SwedenYoung people's political attitudes have changed significantly over the past two years, according to the latest Youth Barometer report.
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Norway and Sweden at odds over UN funding
The NordicsSweden suspends all funding to UNRWA while Norway appeals to the world not to "collectively punish two million people".
Work-related fatalities increase in 2023
SwedenThe number of reported occupational accidents in Swedish workplaces also increased by 14% compared with the previous year.
More Swedish municipalities receive grants for ‘drop-outs’
SwedenThe Swedish Police Authority has allocated SEK 72 million for so-called "drop-out activities" for gang members who want to leave their criminal past behind.
“Open letter to the Prime Minister of Hungary”
Debate"Dear Prime Minister Orbán, we urge you to be a leader for us as well in this dire situation by stopping our treasonous government from handing our country over to NATO", writes 'Mother Svea and her children'.
Israeli ambassador: “Swedish artists reward Hamas”
SwedenThe fact that 1000 Swedish artists are calling for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest does not sit well with Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman.
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Sweden"10,000 dead children and a genocide investigation means it is no longer a political issue. It is a moral issue", says popular singer Eric Saade.
Police officers threatened in their free time
Sweden11% of Swedish police officers have experienced threats, violence or harassment in their free time in the past year.
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Rising crime rate in Sweden
SwedenMore than 1.5 million crimes were reported in Sweden last year.
Over 100,000 Swedish residence permits issued in 2023
SwedenThe most common reasons for immigration are for work and family reasons.
Turkish parliament approves Swedish NATO membership
EuropeThe application has yet to be ratified by President Erdogan.
One in three Swedes struggles to pay rent
Economy– As expected, the survey confirms that financial and general health go hand in hand, says Sofia Tyréus, senior project manager at Finansinspektionen.
Record number of wildlife accidents in Sweden 2023
EnvironmentNearly 70,000 accidents on Swedish roads last year.
Swedish state-owned energy company: “Close your curtains and shower faster”
EconomyOn cold days, Swedes should close their curtains to use as extra insulation, says the energy company.
Many canceled departures for X-trafik’s new electric buses
SwedenOn Wednesday, as many as 50 departures were canceled in Gävleborg.
Cocaine scandal sparks calls for drug testing in Swedish Riksdag
Sweden– It is unacceptable to have what can be considered criminal activity on parliamentary premises, says the head of security.
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Sweden could get the highest number of prisoners in the EU
SwedenMartin Holmgren, Director-General of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, believes that the number of prisoners in Sweden could reach 35 000 within ten years.
Swedish children worried about war
SwedenFollowing the supreme commander's statements, more children than usual have called the children's rights organization BRIS to express their concerns.
Swedish peace researcher: “Only war-mongering voices given space in public debate”
SwedenExperts and commentators who advocate peace and dialogue have been silenced or ignored, Stranne said.
“Strengthening China-Sweden scientific, technological and innovative cooperation”
DebateCooperation, openness and sharing are the best ways to promote the common well-being of humanity, writes China's ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin.
NATO in focus at Swedish leaders’ conference
SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson are among the high-profile participants in this year's People and Defense.
Electric buses stand still due to cold weather
EnvironmentEfforts to promote 'sustainable public transport' stalled when the cold weather arrived.
Stoltenberg: “Sweden in NATO by July”
SwedenBelieves that both Turkey and Hungary will accept Sweden as a member of the military alliance.
Sweden faces severe cold snap
SwedenTemperatures in northern Sweden could drop to minus 40 degrees celsius between Monday and Thursday.
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