SwedenNewly arrived migrants must be more evenly distributed and Swedish neighborhoods more mixed, according to the Social Democratic Party's new integration policy.
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More young Swedes getting confirmed: “Want to get closer to God”
Sweden"It's no longer uncool to be interested in the Christian faith or to call yourself a Christian", says parish educator Sara Björnö.
Tests reveal imported honey in Sweden is fake
Sweden"We knew there were fake products on the market, but we are shocked by the scale of it", says Yngve Kihlberg, chairman of the Swedish Beekeepers' Association.
Worrying trend: More people driving under the influence of drugs
FinlandIn Sweden, it is now more common for drivers to be under the influence of drugs than alcohol, while in Finland it is still more common to drive intoxicated by alcohol than by drugs.
Swedish journalist files police report against major bank for theft
Sweden"Don't think I'll get my Bank ID back. Or my bank account. But I am more than happy to get back the money that SEB has stolen", Mattias Albinsson emphasizes.
Report: Sweden and the Social Democrats deeply infiltrated by the Muslim Brotherhood
Sweden"There is no connection. It could be based on old information", the party defends itself and claims that it has "zero tolerance for ties with extremist organizations".
Jacob Wallenberg: “Of course we have a lot of power”
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch admits his family "has a lot of say" - but denies he has more power than Sweden's prime minister.
Sweden’s Liberal Party pushes to label misogyny as terrorism
Sweden"Gender equality is under attack", warns Nina Larsson (L), Minister for Gender Equality, who wants the government to take action.
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Swedish state tv: Jewish lobby groups decide US presidential election
Sweden"These are well-organized groups with vast resources", says Swedish state television's foreign affairs reporter Stefan Åsberg.
Sweden to introduce four-year prison sentence for psychological abuse
Sweden"Men's violence against women must be fought with the same vigor as we fight gang crime", declare representatives of the Swedish government coalition.
Swedish National Audit Office: Reduced admission requirements can increase “diversity” in the police
SwedenDespite lowered requirements, many with immigrant backgrounds still fail the aptitude tests – threatening politicians' vision of a "values-driven" police force.
Climate alarmists charged with vandalism at Sweden’s National Museum
SwedenThe prosecutor is requesting different sentences for the defendants, stating that this "will be individual based on their prior history".
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.
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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.