SwedenThe prosecutor is requesting different sentences for the defendants, stating that this "will be individual based on their prior history".
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Arla pushes for more GMO use despite criticism
SwedenIn order to "achieve cost-effective cheese production", more of the dairy giant's cheeses will be made using GMO rennet.
Swedish state radio reprimanded for spreading conspiratorial Trump sex rumors
SwedenClaimed to listeners that Russia has compromising information that could be used to blackmail the US President - eventually forced to admit that the allegations were unfounded.
Alarming reports of violence and abuse at Swedish state-run youth homes
SwedenAccording to Ivo, the shortcomings in the special youth homes are so extensive that they pose a direct danger to the safety and health of the young people.
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.
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".
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.
Independent Swedish MP launches new party “for normal people who value common sense”
SwedenElsa Widding wants to make parliamentary politics more understandable, close to reality and based on expertise - and believes that there is no real opposition in Swedish parliament today.
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".
Swedish study: “Climate smart” school lunch may cause iron deficiency
SwedenTeenage girls are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency from plant-based foods, according to a thesis from the University of Gothenburg.
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.
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).
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.
Criminal networks plunder Sweden – Economic Crime Authority warns of collapse
Sweden"It's worse than I thought. We as a society are financing the crime that we are supposed to fight", says Director General Rikard Jermsten.
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.