WorldThe new sanctions specifically target the network and the wanted leader Rawa Majid.
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Swedish government: “We will act decisively in the next pandemic”
SwedenThe Swedish Minister for Health and Social Affairs, Jakob Forssmed, says Swedes must prepare for new “pandemics” and promises that next time the authorities will act more “decisively”.
Northvolt files for bankruptcy: “Only available solution”
EconomyThousands are expected to lose their jobs in what is described as one of the worst corporate collapses in modern Swedish history.
Swedish defense industry heavily dependent on the US
Sweden“Very few products that do not have some type of component, software, electronics or the like that is American”.
Riksbank urges Swedes: Pay with cash
Economy“Use cash on a regular basis. Shops and banks need to see a demand for them to continue accepting them", the central bank governors states.
SD: Stockholmers forced to pay billions for world’s most expensive bus stop
Sweden"Time and again we see how taxpayers’ money is wasted on projects that suffer from huge delays, constant cost overruns and lack of control".
Swedish government pours millions into “abortion package”
Sweden“Every setback, not least now in the US, to women's right to control their own bodies is a tragedy”, said Benjamin Dousa, Minister for Development Cooperation.
Swedes are choosing not to have children – even in “good times”
Science“As a society, we have never been richer and healthier. The conditions for having children have never really been better", say researchers.
Young Swedes are turning away from feminism
SwedenOnly 24% of young Swedes today call themselves feminists - and many see the ideology as extreme and divisive.
Researchers on Sweden’s NATO accession: “Great irony”
SwedenLast year, NATO membership was said to make Sweden stronger and safer - today there are many ambiguities and the future of the military pact seems very uncertain.
Sweden’s foreign minister bought shares in defense firm amid billion-dollar deal
SwedenMaria Malmer Stenergard (M) denies having done anything wrong – but is reprimanded by professor of civil law.
Sweden deploys fighter jets to Poland: “Contributes to NATO’s deterrence”
Europe“The focus is and remains on strengthening Ukraine through military, political and civilian support”, says Liberal Party deputy leader Fredrik Malm.
Swedish politician calls for boycott of US goods
SwedenSkinnskatteberg's vice-chairman of the municipal council wants to “send a clear signal to American actors like Donald Trump, JD Vance and Elon Musk”.
ICA CEO on price hikes: “We’re doing everything to help”
EconomyICA Sweden made a gross profit of €2.4 billion last year - while reports warn that many Swedes can no longer afford to eat their fill.
Mental health crisis deepens in Swedish schools
HealthDeaths from substance abuse and suicide have also increased among young people.
Criminal networks target elderly Swedes
Sweden"Do not let strangers into your home", warns the police, who have seen a clear increase in fraud targeting the elderly.
Swedish government backs EU’s multi-billion military expansion
SwedenUlf Kristersson's government fully supports the proposal to invest €800 billion in the EU's military build-up.
Swedish taxpayers expected to shoulder cost of USAID cuts
SwedenMinister for International Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M) promises that the government is ready to reallocate Swedish aid to areas where US funding has ceased.
Food prices keep rising – Swedes urged to boycott
SwedenSwedes urged to boycott grocery stores from March 17-23 to protest soaring food prices.
Swedish Christian Democrats advocate for joint European nuclear arsenal
SwedenSupports France's proposal and says Europe must “ensure a common European strategic deterrent in the form of nuclear capabilities”.
Faults increase on the Swedish railway network
SwedenCritical situation on the Swedish railways – signal failures and maintenance problems are increasing rapidly.
Poorer air quality in Finland and Sweden
EnvironmentIn Finland, the highest levels of microparticles in the past ten years have been recorded.
Swedish Supreme Court: Legal databases cannot share verdicts with customers
SwedenThe decision means that the EU's General Data Protection Regulation outweighs Sweden's principle of public access to information.
Professor: Swedish government must cut dependence on the US
Sweden“Sweden should urgently investigate the possibility of terminating the DCA and resolutely avoid buying more US weapons systems", says Linus Hagström at the Swedish National Defense University.