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Former Swedish politician convicted of sexual harassment of minor – avoids prison
SwedenThe district court dismisses the former Center Party top's explanation that he did not understand he was masturbating in front of a child.
Sweden Democrats leader supports continued strikes on Iran
Sweden"Continuing to eliminate leaders of this Islamist regime, that's a very effective way to bring about change", argues Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats.
Government aims to halve Sweden’s wolf population
Sweden"We have now reached a situation where wolves are actually affecting Swedish food production, and we cannot afford that", claims Peter Kullgren, Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs.
Swedish police ignored early warnings about Foxtrot – now 16 civilians are dead
SwedenA new documentary series reveals how a police investigation team identified Foxtrot early on - but dismissed the alarms.
Birthing pools gain popularity among Swedish women
SwedenBirth pools are becoming more common in Swedish regions.
“Strengthening dialogue among civilizations and creating a better future together”
DebateHuman history is an epic of encounters, mutual learning, and symbiosis among different civilizations, writes China's ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin.
Power shortages threaten southern Sweden this winter
SwedenSvenska kraftnät warns of electricity shortages equivalent to seven nuclear power plants this winter – and imports from neighboring countries cannot solve the problem.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Swedish police urge parents to delete chat apps from children’s phones
TechClaims that criminal gangs recruit children through the apps – but the list faces criticism.
Survey: Swedes are the world’s fifth most critical of Israel
WorldAs many as 75% of respondents in Sweden say they have a somewhat or very negative view of Israel.
Swedish government seeks expanded powers during emergencies
SwedenWant to be able to quickly introduce "temporary measures" in the event of disasters, disease outbreaks and cyber attacks - without waiting for Parliament's approval.
Despite promises – Sweden grants second-highest EU citizenships per capita
SwedenDespite promises of a "paradigm shift" in migration policy, only tiny Luxembourg is handing out more citizenships per 1000 inhabitants.
Strängnäs poised to become Northern Europe’s AI capital
SwedenBrookfield is investing €8.7 billion in AI data centers in Strängnäs, transforming the former garrison town into a tech hotspot.
Swedish prisoners may soon be sent to Estonia
Sweden"The entire prison will be placed at Sweden's disposal", confirms Gunnar Strömmer (M), Minister of Justice.
Swedish prime minister linked to adoptions of kidnapped children
Sweden"Despite the alarms about stolen children, Ulf Kristersson allowed the trafficking of foreign children to not only continue but increase to its highest levels ever".
10,000 children living in homelessness: “The Swedish model has collapsed”
SwedenThe Swedish City Missions warns that homelessness is spreading rapidly and requires strong reforms.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
AI surveillance in Swedish workplaces sparks outrage
Tech"It's about power. About control. About squeezing every last ounce of ‘efficiency’ out of people as if we were batteries".
Swedish inquiry recommends total ban on international adoptions
Sweden"International adoption is not a sustainable solution for protecting children as a group", says Anna Singer.
Swedish Social Democrats: Population must be mixed
SwedenNewly arrived migrants must be more evenly distributed and Swedish neighborhoods more mixed, according to the Social Democratic Party's new integration policy.
More young Swedes getting confirmed: “Want to get closer to God”
Sweden"It's no longer uncool to be interested in the Christian faith or to call yourself a Christian", says parish educator Sara Björnö.
Tests reveal imported honey in Sweden is fake
Sweden"We knew there were fake products on the market, but we are shocked by the scale of it", says Yngve Kihlberg, chairman of the Swedish Beekeepers' Association.
The theater king’s dramatic revolution of Sweden
HistoryFor decades, the two parties, the Hats and the Caps, had pursued a policy that had completely ruined the country, but their corrupt reign was to come to an abrupt end when the new king, Gustav III, who was only 26 years old, staged a well-directed revolution.
One in five young Swedish women see shopping as a hobby amid rising debt
Economy"Everyone is shopping. It's not weird really. It's weirder if you don't have a shopping addiction", claims Donja Mollazadeh, who says shopping gives her a "dopamine rush".
Worrying trend: More people driving under the influence of drugs
FinlandIn Sweden, it is now more common for drivers to be under the influence of drugs than alcohol, while in Finland it is still more common to drive intoxicated by alcohol than by drugs.