SwedenSeveral hundred meters of queue to charge the electric car at stations in Dalarna.
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Swedish food prices soar – up 25 percent in three years
EconomyLast year, prices of almost 36,000 food products increased - and coffee has not been this expensive for over 50 years.
Sweden sets new records in cocaine seizures
SwedenSweden is expected to become an increasingly important transit country in the drug trade.
Sweden to increase repatriation grant to €31,000 for each returning migrant
Sweden“It is a modest expense compared to the significant costs of poor integration”, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
Wildlife bridges – a Swedish environmental success story
EnvironmentNew wildlife bridges effectively reduce wildlife accidents on Swedish roads, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
Professor: Declining birth rate could mean “population collapse”
Sweden"It will change the world completely in the next 50 years", says economics professor Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde.
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Swedish PM: Israel’s attacks must be investigated
SwedenThe Prime Minister is waiting to assess whether the hospital attacks in Gaza are compatible with international law.
Key legislative changes in Sweden for 2025
SwedenAnonymous witnesses, a new working tax credit and a lower limit for free dental care are some of the laws that will come into force this year.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
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Russian media blocked on Telegram in Sweden
TechExtensive censorship on the platform, which previously promoted itself as a privacy and freedom of expression-friendly alternative.
Swedish tsunami survivors feel betrayed by authorities
Sweden543 Swedes lost their lives in the tsunami disaster 20 years ago. Survivors received support from their families – but almost no help from authorities or healthcare services.
Swedes want to discuss freely around the Christmas table
SwedenA quarter of Swedes appreciate if Christmas discussions with family members become heated.
How Swedes celebrate Christmas
Culture“Christmas celebrations are a strong Swedish tradition", says the tradition expert.
Researchers: Old, poor and sick hit hardest by cashless society
Science"It’s not just cashlessness. I feel that human beings have disappeared. We live like robots; click here, click that. Digitization has made people lonely".
Swedish mother wanted radiation-free meters – Vattenfall responded with forced installation
SwedenDisturbing images as the electricity giant sent a patrol of eight people with guards to a single mother in the countryside with radiation problems.
Trial begins in Sweden for five young men accused of murdering Mikael
SwedenFive young men with immigrant backgrounds are charged with shooting the father in front of his 12-year-old son.
Swedish newspaper DN on Moscow bombing: “A light in the darkness”
SwedenThe Bonnier paper claims bombings are "popular among Ukrainians", as Pope calls for reconciliation the same day.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Record number of Swedish families seek Christmas support
SwedenThe City Mission in Gothenburg does what it can – but is still forced to reject many applications and prioritize those who are most in need.
Sweden Democrats: Make it possible for Swedish-born to lose citizenship
Sweden"I see no issue in principle with someone born in Sweden who holds dual citizenship being able to lose it", says Jimmie Åkesson.
Consolidation of Swedish media ownership leaves control in fewer hands
SwedenIndependent media are becoming increasingly rare as ownership becomes concentrated in a few hands.
Majority of Swedish children suffer from climate anxiety
SwedenMost children in Sweden suffer from climate-related anxiety, which psychologists describe as “a reasonable and adequate reaction".
Swedish animal rights group pushes to expose how fireworks hurt animals
SwedenWith the “Living Proof” campaign, Animal Welfare Sweden wants to highlight how fireworks cause suffering to animals.
Children’s book sales in Sweden are booming
SwedenChildren's book sales surge during Christmas, likely driven by alarms about Sweden's "reading crisis".
Gothenburg prepares 30,000 war graves
Sweden“We need to prepare to take care of fallen soldiers", says Katarina Evenseth from the Gothenburg Burial Society.
Princess Estelle wishes everyone a happy Lucia
Sweden“Happy Lucia morning from Haga!”, writes the the Swedish Royal Court.
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