Sweden– The police are making sweeping assessments that cover large areas where many innocent people who are not committing crimes live, says attorney Peter Hellman.
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Söderhamn high school introduces random drug testing
Sweden– We will never sign a consent form that deprives our children of a protection that is enshrined in the Constitution, explains an upset parent.
Christmas drunkenness prompted many children to call the helpline
SwedenDuring the Christmas holidays, the Bris helpline for Swedish children received over 2600 calls, more than ever before.
Many canceled departures for X-trafik’s new electric buses
SwedenOn Wednesday, as many as 50 departures were canceled in Gävleborg.
Cocaine scandal sparks calls for drug testing in Swedish Riksdag
Sweden– It is unacceptable to have what can be considered criminal activity on parliamentary premises, says the head of security.
Swedish Left Party: Exclude Israel from Eurovision
Sweden– It's not the right signal for Sweden to give such a state a place on the stage, says the Swedish Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar.
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Confirmed: Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine killed Pontus, 30
Sweden"She asks why we had to take it," says partner Michaela of her daughter's questions after her father's death.
Crime affects one out of two Swedish stores
SwedenThreats and theft are part of everyday life for Swedish merchants.
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A cashless society: Less and less cash in circulation in Sweden
Sweden"The next wave of digitalization could increase the pressure to get rid of the krona for good", says senior SEB economist.
Sweden could get the highest number of prisoners in the EU
SwedenMartin Holmgren, Director-General of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, believes that the number of prisoners in Sweden could reach 35 000 within ten years.
Swedish children worried about war
SwedenFollowing the supreme commander's statements, more children than usual have called the children's rights organization BRIS to express their concerns.
Swedish Labor Court: Employers were right to impose vaccine mandates
Sweden"In other words, the interests of the company outweigh the interests of the workers", the labor court said.
Swedish peace researcher: “Only war-mongering voices given space in public debate”
SwedenExperts and commentators who advocate peace and dialogue have been silenced or ignored, Stranne said.
Swedish eHealth Agency: “Prepare for the reintroduction of covid certificates”
Sweden"The Swedish eHealth Agency considers it important that Sweden continues to participate in the WHO's global network for digital health certificates".
Swedish PM Kristersson welcoming of US troops in Sweden
SwedenAlso stresses that all Swedish citizens must be ready to fight and die for Sweden "and our values".
Supreme commander: “Swedes must prepare for war”
Sweden"You have to understand how serious the situation really is and that you have to prepare yourself mentally, down to the individual level", says Bydén.
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NATO in focus at Swedish leaders’ conference
SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson are among the high-profile participants in this year's People and Defense.
Stoltenberg: “Sweden in NATO by July”
SwedenBelieves that both Turkey and Hungary will accept Sweden as a member of the military alliance.
Swedish media normalizes surrogacy
SwedenCoverage of surrogacy is often positively biased., according to a new survey by the Swedish Women's Organizations,
Swedbank stops transfers to Palestine
SwedenRefers to alleged risks of "money laundering" and "terrorist financing".
Sweden faces severe cold snap
SwedenTemperatures in northern Sweden could drop to minus 40 degrees celsius between Monday and Thursday.
The Church of Sweden works against loneliness at Christmas
SwedenSpecial emphasis on conversation support, home visits, and meeting groups.
Knife violence in Sweden at record levels
Sweden32 people were stabbed and killed in 2022.
Threats and violence on the rise in Swedish schools
Sweden715 reports of physical violence at school so far in 2023.
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