Economy– It is hard to believe that the fact that we are anti-abortion does not play a role in how they treat us, says the chairman.
Sweden
Swedes among the most indebted in the EU
EconomyThird among countries with the highest debt per capita.
The number of playgrounds in Sweden is decreasing
Sweden"Moreover, the decline seems to be ongoing in many municipalities", comments Märit Jansson, Senior Lecturer at SLU.
Swedish government goes against Public Health Agency – wants to allow covid-19 vaccine for children again
SwedenThe Minister of Social Affairs claims that there are parents who still want to vaccinate their children.
Swedish youtuber tries 3D-printed “meat”
SwedenSince Friday, the Swedish restaurant Pinchos offers 3D-printed meat substitutes in its restaurants.
Lung function in children can improve if pollution is reduced
HealthSwedish researchers have followed children growing up in different parts of Stockholm.
“Swedish” gangbangers given sanctuary in Turkey
Sweden"It is a major concern that there are several leading figures in criminal networks operating from abroad," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer.
Major NATO exercise planned in Sweden this spring
The NordicsStarting on April 17th, the Swedish Armed Forces and NATO forces will conduct joint military exercises in large parts of Sweden.
Sweden’s government endorses EU mass surveillance plan
SwedenMapping and searching all citizens' private messages is "an important EU initiative against a very serious crime", according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M).
Threats and violence against healthcare workers continue to escalate
Sweden"There used to be a perception that you don't threaten a car with a red cross on it", says the President of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals.
Record number of people think Sweden is going in the wrong direction
SwedenOver the past ten years, development has never before been considered to be as bad as it is now, according to a new survey.
National population census to be conducted – first in 33 years: “Out of control”
SwedenIn recent decades, the country has experienced a large influx of migrants from the third world combined with poor border control.
Digitalisation excludes elderly people
Sweden"In Sweden, bank ID is a clear example", says researcher Sofia Alexopoulou at Örebro University, who compared the situation for older people in Sweden and Greece.
Swedish Women’s Organizations: Choosing of legal gender threatens women’s rights
SwedenPoint out that the number of young girls with gender dysphoria has skyrocketed and that "nobody knows" whether girls are actually "helped by being able to easily change their legal gender".
Severe criticism of this year’s lynx hunt in Sweden
EnvironmentThe killing of 201 lynx in this year's hunt is damaging the already threatened lynx population, critics say.
Record increase in Swedish food prices in February
Economy"It doesn't add up for many. It's becoming a problem that politicians need to do something about", says Ulf Mazur founder of Matpriskollen.
Emil Persson wins Vasaloppet – sprinted against four Norwegians
SportPersson's time of 3:37.46 is the third best winning time in the history of the cross-country skiing competition Vasaloppet.
Arms smuggling expert: “Afraid Europe will follow in Sweden’s footsteps”
SwedenGun smuggling expert Nils Duquet expresses concern that gun violence in Sweden is a trend that the rest of Europe will follow.
PKK supporter gets Swedish Left Party’s heaviest parliamentary post
SwedenMalcolm Momadou Jallow attracted attention when he posed with a PKK flag in Almedalen - now he gets the Left Party's only chairmanship.
Swedish security police concerned about “anti-state messages” among citizens
SwedenHigh tone in the agency's annual situation report - expressing strong concern about faltering trust in society's institutions.
Swedish Security Service: ‘Significant’ PKK funding ongoing in Sweden
SwedenThe terror-classified PKK group is successfully recruiting and financing terrorists from Swedish soil, according to a recent statement.
A quarter of the Swedish population not self-sufficient
SwedenA quarter of the working-age population cannot be considered self-sufficient, according to a new report from Svenskt Näringsliv.
Women’s organizations: Don’t exclude “mother” from the parental code
Sweden"Excluding a majority by including a minority is not inclusive," several organizations say of the government's investigation.
10-year-old Luna attacked in Skellefteå – lives with permanent brain damage
SwedenShe can't move, she can't talk, she can't do anything, says her aunt after the brutal assault.