SwedenChildren as young as five or six attend the violence-affected school, where "security" is described as a keyword that permeates daily life.
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One in ten Swedish preschools could soon close
SwedenSweden's low birth rate could lead to "more than a thousand preschools disappearing", according to economist Annika Wallenskog.
Sweden: Quran burner charged with incitement against ethnic group
SwedenSalwan Momika has "made statements and handled a Quran in a manner intended to express contempt for Muslims because of their faith", the prosecutor said.
Sweden now the most multilingual country in the Western world
SwedenMore than 40% of all children and young people in Sweden now have a foreign background.
Sweden: Increase in underage violent offenders – cannot be charged
SwedenEven if the court finds that the child has committed murder or other serious crimes, no punishment can be imposed.
Fewer Swedes make ends meet – debt collection at record levels
Economy"If the trend continues, there could be more than ten million cases this year for the first time", says Fredrik Engström, chairman of the Swedish Debt Collection Agency.
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Swedish Moderate party politicians: “Stores must stop accepting cash”
SwedenIf shops do not voluntarily comply, "the government must consider legislation to restrict the handling of cash", they urge.
Common to evict the mentally ill in Sweden
Sweden"I think our social safety net could be stronger. It should be possible to catch mentally ill people much earlier”, says Susanne Björkman Ragnarsson, head of the court.
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Lidl starts selling vegetables grown with classical music in Sweden
SwedenThe grocery chain has decided to install sound systems that play classical music on its farms to encourage growth.
Sweden: Organized crime drains welfare coffers
Sweden“The welfare sector is an area where we know that a lot of money goes missing”, says Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Swedish Defence Research Agency.
Sweden: One in two children are victims of bullying
Sweden"It is time to prioritize children's safety, both in school and in the digital environment. Safety is a prerequisite for knowledge and achievement", writes the Friends' Secretary General.
Swedish government gives money to ‘independent media’ – in Venezuela
SwedenExpressing deep concern that "Venezuela’s socialist regime is now doing everything it can to silence free speech and block oppositional voices".
The Swedish National Guard: “Extremely high number of stupid applications”
SwedenRecord interest - but about 10,000 dropped out when they realized what the mission entailed.
Sweden’s Children’s Rights Society reports record calls this summer
SwedenMental health is the most common reason for children contacting the organization, but many calls are also about violence, family conflict and crime.
Swedish region criticized after fatal vaccination error
Sweden30-year-old Pontus Sevius died after receiving the covid-19 vaccine in February 2022.
Swedish eating habits differ between generations
SwedenFood eaten with a knife and fork is becoming increasingly rare among young people, notes food historian Richard Tellström.
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Report: More migrants should get financial help to return home
Sweden"It is good that those who want to return voluntarily are offered support, including financial assistance", the Swedish migration minister commented on the report.
Comment: Mass media vaccination frenzy continues
SwedenJenny Piper: As long as there is money to be made and people to be deceived, they will continue to scare people with "new, more contageous variants" of the virus.
Swedish Social Democratic Party proposal: 35-hour working week
Sweden"We believe that this is something that Swedish workers want", says Annika Strandhäll (S).
Emigration is now greater than immigration to Sweden
Sweden"The government's work is paying off. The number of asylum applications is heading towards a historically low level", said Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Swedes’ debt at record levels: “there isn’t enough money”
EconomyThe Swedish Enforcement Authority calls the situation "very serious". Warns that many people risk ending up in poverty, exclusion and with mental illness.
Another Northvolt worker dies in Sweden
Sweden"At the moment, there is no concrete connection between the incidents. Nor have we been able to clarify the cause of the events", the police said.
300,000 people in Sweden live in loneliness
Sweden"I don't have anyone left, they're all gone", says Margareta, 91.
Sweden: Alleged gang leader first to be banned from Södertälje area
SwedenThe 26-year-old man is banned from the area until December 15 and faces a year in prison if he violates the ban.
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