EconomyThe EU's emissions trading scheme directly affects Swedish consumers - and Brussels won't allow major tax cuts either.
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Former HA member becomes Sweden’s first anonymous witness
SwedenHowever, critics doubt that the system works in practice - and warn that the witness still risks being identified by others within the Hells Angels.
No ideological motives behind mass shooting in Örebro
Sweden"We see that it is the life situation and the frustration it creates that is the basis of the motive. The motive that we see is his desire to take his own life", the police assess.
Oxygen deficiency found in Swedish rivers
EnvironmentHowever, considerable uncertainty still surrounds unaudited study of Swedish watercourses.
All Stockholm parties approve parachute deal for ex-politician accused of sex crime
SwedenThe suspected sex offender and former Centre Party top can count on a multi-million taxpayer-funded parachute - as long as he is not convicted of a "crime of a certain degree of severity".
Swedish government pledges to deport more criminals
Sweden"Sweden will have the toughest regulations for criminal deportations in the entire Nordic region", promises the migration minister - though it's unclear if home countries will accept their citizens.
Swedish state secretary bought Saab shares day before Hungary Gripen deal announcement
EconomyDiana Janse (M) denies insider information - but law professor calls the action "clearly inappropriate" and says it risks damaging confidence in the government.
Swedes will soon need only digital healthcare visit to “switch genders”
SwedenMinors will also be allowed to undergo legal gender reassignment and the National Board of Health and Welfare states that the focus will now be on "individual self-determination".
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Swedish homeowners could face thousands in fees for municipal “climate action”
Sweden"With property rights come not only freedoms but also obligations", said Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister for Climate and Environment.
Police warn of growing innocent victims in Sweden’s gang conflict
Sweden"In the past, you did not go after relatives or girlfriends. It was very rare that innocent people became victims of something like this", says prosecutor Daniel Insulander.
Swedish municipalities demand millions from “garbage queen” in waste dumping scandal
SwedenIn addition to large amounts of damages, the prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for most of those involved.
Swedish Green Party: Fuel prices to rise sharply if we win 2026 election
SwedenThe Green Party wants to raise fuel prices significantly if it wins the 2026 election – investing in increased reduction obligations to achieve “climate goals".
Viking-era cultural heritage site in Sweden looted in overnight raid
Sweden"I can't explain the feeling of how something so quickly destroys something that has been here for thousands of years", says museum director Nina Eklöf.
Cleared in Swedish court – Sami hunter may still lose firearm license
Sweden"Reminiscent of the da Costa case, where two doctors were acquitted of murder but the court still ruled that they had dismembered the body", says the Sami hunter's lawyer.
Record number of Swedes read books last year
CultureThis is the highest figure since the late 1970s - and older, highly educated women are the group that reads the most.
US calls on City of Stockholm to end left-liberal activism
Sweden"We are absolutely not going to do that, it is contrary to everything we stand for", declares City Planning Councilor Jan Valeskog (S).
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Sweden Democrats leader dismisses climate alarmism: “No reason to panic”
EnvironmentThe Green Party spokesperson condemns the SD leader's comments - and tries to link him to Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Swedish government replaces US aid with millions for Soros-funded media
SwedenTrump's decision stopped aid to criticized journalist network OCCRP - now Swedish taxpayers are forced to foot the bill instead.
Swedish mother cracks egg on daughter’s forehead during livestream – convicted of harassment
Sweden"She has herself said that this is a trend on social media", the prosecutor confirms, and experts believe that we will soon see more similar cases being tried in court.
Swedish criminologist fired after linking genetics and ethnicity to crime on state TV
CultureSwedish criminologist Leif GW Persson is forced to leave state television shortly after highlighting the silenced connection between ethnicity, genetics, and crime.
Comment: Who protects us from our own authoritarian leaders?
SwedenJenny Piper: The Swedish government wants to change the constitution to protect the population from future "authoritarian leaders" - the problem is that they are already in power.
Young Swedes consume too much sugar
Health7 out of 10 consume more than the recommended maximum intake, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.
Swedish government proposes wiretapping children without criminal suspicion
SwedenEven children under the age of 15 must be subject to wiretapping for "preventive purposes" if the police are to get organized crime under control, it is claimed.
Triple murder in Uppsala makes global headlines – Sweden cast as cautionary tale
SwedenInternational media describe Sweden as a country where criminal gangs systematically spread fear among the population and where authorities fail to stop the violence.