CultureThis is the highest figure since the late 1970s - and older, highly educated women are the group that reads the most.
Sweden
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).
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.
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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.
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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.
Sweden’s increased repatriation grant deemed insufficient by Somalis
Sweden"I don't think €55,000 for an entire family is enough of an incentive", says the president of the Somaliland National Association.
Swedish researchers to breed cows that burp less
SwedenThe animals will be DNA tested to find out which ones burp the least - then cows with a predisposition for low methane emissions will be bred.
Swedish grandmother jailed for selling home-baked goods on Facebook
SwedenA 65-year-old woman in northern Sweden has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for selling buns and bread via Facebook.
Sweden’s Liberal Party leader resigns
SwedenThe smallest parliamentary party will elect a new leader on June 24.
“Sweden – trading biodiversity for trophies”
Debate"It is becoming a sore pill to swallow for most Swedish citizens, seeing how the country with one hand portrays itself as a nature-preserving country and with the other hand literally sells out the country’s biodiversity", writes wildlife expert Misha Istratov.
Young adults in Sweden feel shame about scrolling habits
ScienceThe ability to cut back on mobile phone use has been linked to social status, according to Swedish research.
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Criminal networks exploiting Swedish schools to sustain drug trade
SwedenThe school is now a hub for the gang's strategic exercise of power, reports the state channel SVT's Uppdrag granskning.
Swedish government proposes permanent “pandemic law” with mandatory masks and testing
SwedenMinister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) does not want to answer whether the government also wants a mandate to be able to issue curfews.
Half of all Swedes want to leave the country
SwedenWant to escape bad weather, soaring prices and gang crime - and only just over a third are sure they want to stay in Sweden after retirement.
More young Swedes poisoning themselves with over-the-counter medications
Health"Paracetamol is by far the most commonly used drug in suicidal and self-injurious acts", confirms the Swedish Poisons Information Center.
Organized crime takes over Swedish aid for disabled citizens
SwedenSocial assistance is being systematically looted by organized crime – while people with disabilities are used as tools of crime and risk being left without care.
Swedes’ moose TV attracts global attention
SwedenInternational media marvel at Swedes' fascination with the "Great Moose Migration".
Swedish economics students can’t do basic math
EconomyMany business students lack basic math skills. As a result, accounting has to be carried out in other countries – and sensitive information can fall into the wrong hands.
Sweden’s security police warn: Regime criticism may undermine democracy
Sweden"Anti-state narratives and conspiracy theories" risk becoming a constitutional threat, according to the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) - which appeals to Swedes to "refrain from spreading dubious messages".
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