SwedenA fifth less sunshine than usual, and Gothenburg was less sunny than Stockholm.
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Eight out of ten physicians affected by cuts
SwedenA large majority are also concerned that the cuts will lead to reduced access and quality of care in Sweden.
Zara employees are timed in the bathroom
Sweden– You have to be like a puppet. You are not allowed to say what you think or feel. You are their slave, explains a former employee.
Swedish police chief calls for ‘moral education’ to curb shootings.
Sweden– I think we should introduce the subject of ethics and morals in schools from pre-school, says Swedish police commissioner Carin Götbland.
New Sweden: Father shot in the head in front of his son
SwedenThe immigrant criminal gang could not stand being contradicted and shot the father in front of his 12-year-old son, according to witnesses.
Swede named as potential papal candidate
SwedenAnders Arborelius became Sweden's first cardinal - now Le Figaro Magazine highlights him as a potential pope.
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The Swedish government expels Chinese journalist
Sweden– I think this violates the European Convention on Human Rights, says the journalists's lawyer.
Swedish girls more depressed than boys
Sweden37% of the girls often feel sad or depressed - compared to 13% of the boys.
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Swedish man wrongfully declared dead – denied compensation
SwedenThe Chancellor of Justice finds that the Swedish Tax Agency acted correctly in declaring the man, who was very much alive, dead.
Doubling of working retirees in Sweden
SwedenAt the same time, the proportion of older people actively looking for work is twice as high today as it was ten years ago.
Swedes can borrow seeds from local seed libraries
SwedenThe idea is to borrow seeds in the spring and return new seeds in the fall.
Eat ze bugs: Södertälje municipality serves caterpillars for lunch
Sweden"It's like minced chicken", says Sara Seing, head of nutrition for the city of Södertälje.
Increase in lethal violence in Sweden last year
SwedenAt least 88 men and 33 women were killed in Sweden in 2023.
Land owner gains rights to meteorite
SwedenThe meteorite landed in the forest estate of Johan Benzelstierna of Engeström in December 2020, but was found by geologists.
Swedish police acquire new non-lethal weapons
SwedenThe rubber bullet will be used during riots or other "dangerous and complex situations."
Stockholm construction industry infiltrated by criminals
SwedenWidespread fraud, with sick people and illegal immigrants exploited to do dangerous work for little pay.
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Swedish alcohol consumption fell in 2023
SwedenIn total, the equivalent of 8.6 litres of pure alcohol was consumed per person aged 15 and over.
Sweden: Third of foreign students ‘disappear’
Sweden– It's getting really uncomfortable, says a source at the Swedish Migration Agency, amid rumours of human trafficking and prostitution.
Swedish Riksbank deputy governor calls for law to protect cash
Sweden– Legislation is now needed to ensure that it will still be possible to pay with cash in Sweden, says Aino Bunge, deputy governor of Sweden's central bank Riksbanken.
Peace researcher: “Sweden’s defence ministry makes us a vassal state of Washington”
SwedenWarns that "US personnel will be able to act outside of Swedish law" - and that Sweden is "giving up its independence".
9 out of 10 Swedes eat meat
Sweden– Several vegan influencers are coming out as carnivores, citing their health as the reason for their conversion, says Isabel Moretti, CEO of Swedish Meat.
Eat ze bugs: Insects served to unwitting Swedish schoolchildren
SwedenA school in Södertälje has replaced traditional taco meat with "climate-smart" caterpillars.
Tesla’s Sweden manager: “No internal pressure for collective bargaining agreements”
Sweden– Since it is voluntary and our employees have excellent benefits and pay that they are happy with, we have used our legal right not to sign, says Jens Stark.
More Swedish children call Bris helpline – worried about school, self-harm, violence
SwedenMany of the conversations were about gang crime and how the children were worried about their own lives or the safety of their family members.
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