SwedenOn January 1, 2025, the obligation to share data with law enforcement will increase.
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Sweden has lowest cash usage in the world
SwedenAt the same time, Sweden confidence in the cashless society is waning.
Sweden sees continued high immigration under Tidö government
SwedenFigures suggest that around 100,000 new residence permits will be issued in 2024.
Church of Sweden organizes international “trans conference”
SwedenProud to be "the world's only digital, international conference for Christian transgender people under 35".
Stockholmers feel unsafe at home
Sweden25% worry about shootings and 22% worry about explosions near their home.
Criminal gangs target swedish youth football clubs
Sweden"There have even been death threats", says Mikael Westerlind of Masthuggets football club in Gothenburg.
Record long queues for healthcare in Sweden
SwedenThe longest queues for health services since statistics began to be kept.
Viking festival in Gudahagen
CultureCulture reporter Artist Razz visited the Viking fair at the sacred site in Näsum.
Half of Swedes think they will get divorced at least once
SwedenAt the same time, fewer Swedes are getting married.
Peter tried to recover Caritas’ body from the Estonia shipwreck – illegally stopped by authorities
SwedenTook matters into his own hands to bury his dead wife.
One in three Swedes worry about food shortages
EconomyMore than half of the respondents believe that Sweden will not be able to provide for its population in times of crisis.
More Swedes apply for debt restructuring – but most are rejected
Economy“Debt restructuring is not a shortcut, but a last resort”, says Per-Olof Lindh, Department Head at the Swedish Enforcement Authority.
Chat Control 2.0 backed by Swedish Justice Committee – again
SwedenThe ruling parties and the Social Democrats voted in favor of controversial EU mass surveillance legislation.
Swedish youth choose mobile phones over sex
SwedenMore than half of 18-24 year olds would rather give up sex than their mobile phone, according to a survey by Swappie.
Sweden’s foreign minister: “Which groups come here matters”
Sweden"It is less of a problem to receive those who are like us", emphasises the new Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Report: Most Swedes use loans or leasing for car purchases
SwedenMost cars are financed by loans or private leasing.
The Swedish government launches AI inquiry
TechWill examine "the need for national adaptations" to the new EU AI regulation.
Northvolt faces pressure following toxic chemical leak
SwedenAccording to reports, staff repeatedly warned about the use of faulty machinery, with no noticeable response from management.
Two schools in Sweden licensed for distance learning
SwedenPalmbladskolan in Uppsala and Montessoriskolan Elyseum in Gothenburg can now teach their students at home.
Relatives and survivors of the Estonia disaster call for murder investigation
SwedenThey want to bring the bodies home for examination, despite the existing protection of the "sanctity of the grave".
District heating prices soar in Sweden
EconomyWhile the national average price increase is 15.2%, prices have risen by more than 30% in many municipalities.
Sweden’s Supreme Court: Media cannot be forced to share material from riots
SwedenMedia are not obliged to disclose material from the riots in Rosengård in 2023, the Supreme Court rules.
Swedish police officers may be exempt from student loan repayments
Sweden“Police trainees should be able to have their student loans repaid or written off under certain conditions”, confirms the Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Swedish teachers worry about students having guns
SwedenOne in five secondary school teachers is afraid students will bring weapons to school.