Sweden“It’s not individual grocery stores that have created this situation. It’s crop failures, inflation, and more. The same situation exists across Europe”, says Jacob Wallenberg.
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Sweden to abolish burnout diagnosis under new WHO guidelines
Health“This change puts the clinical picture on the table and forces us to act and think differently", says researcher and psychologist Elin Lindsäter.
Swedish Government: Private care companies sell ADHD diagnoses
SwedenIn just a few years, the proportion of children diagnosed with ADHD has increased by 50%, and Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed believes that unscrupulous healthcare providers are "selling diagnoses for money".
Rising medicine costs for Swedes – government blames “aging population”
SwedenCo-payments for prescription medicines will increase by 30% this summer - a decision that is expected to hit many sick and poor pensioners hard.
Swedish finance minister: European war economy is a positive thing
Sweden“We will need to borrow for a few years to quickly reach the levels needed", confirms Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
Swedish wages lowest in the Nordic region
The NordicsLarge pay gap among occupational groups such as caretakers, nurses and social workers.
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Explosion in Gothenburg raises concern in Swedish football
SwedenThe police theory is that the explosion stems from an ongoing conflict between gang criminals and a player agency.
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AnalysisWe live in a system that is showing increasingly clear signs of bankruptcy, not only morally but also in practical economic terms.
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Sweden sends 18 Archer systems to Ukraine
SwedenIn addition to the eight artillery pieces previously sent, Sweden is also sending radar systems for artillery tracking.
Swedish oligarch family Wallenberg expands influence as sixth generation joins key boards
SwedenSix younger members of the Swedish dynasty now take seats on the boards of the Wallenberg sphere.
US imposes sanctions on Sweden-based criminal network
WorldThe new sanctions specifically target the network and the wanted leader Rawa Majid.
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".
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.
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.
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