SwedenThe number of convicts serving their prison sentences in custody has increased by 110% since 2021.
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Target age for retirement in Sweden in 2029 will be 67 years old
SwedenIn 2023, the Swedish retirement age will be raised by one year.
New Turkish demands on Sweden – punish Kurdish activists
SwedenWants activists flying the flag of the Kurdish Workers' Party to be "held accountable and stopped".
Swedish E-Sports Federation becomes a member of the Swedish Sports Confederation
SwedenAfter being rejected in 2021, the Swedish E-Sports Federation was voted in by 108 votes to 71.
All Swedish parliamentary parties take part in ‘multicultural’ political week
Sweden'Diversity' and 'inclusion' are in focus at Järvaveckan.
US urges Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO application
Sweden"The time to forward is now," said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Where to go for outdoor cinema in Sweden this summer
SwedenBig Crowd Factory has been organizing free outdoor cinema festivals in Sweden since 2017.
Former primary school teachers least inclined to return to the profession
SwedenWomen are least eager to come back.
Raoul Wallenberg monument inaugurated in Stockholm
SwedenIntended to "remind and motivate in the never-ending fight for human rights and against racism and fascism".
Liberal Youth of Sweden calls for increased immigration
SwedenMigration and economic policy spokesperson Elin Hjelmestam says that Sweden's "skills supply" would otherwise be threatened.
Sources: Swedish police ban of Koran burning was illegal
SwedenWere pressured by politicians and Muslim groups to stop the Koran burnings by notorious Swedish-Danish Islam critic Rasmus Paludan.
Swedish Armed Forces advertise in Arabic
Sweden"How do you achieve cohesion in a country that is becoming increasingly divided?" asks critics.
Strong support for the Swedish monarchy
SwedenOnly one in ten wants Sweden to change its system of government.
Linköping municipality: “Zero tolerance for illegal settlements”
SwedenRoma settlements are among other things a sanitary issue, the municipality explains.
Former Sweden Democrat politician was denied a bank account
SwedenSimon Alm believes he was blacklisted because of his political background.
Sweden Democrat Björn Söder: “The culture war has begun”
SwedenSöder declares that "the culture war has begun" and that the "the decadent left's cultural policy will soon be a thing of the past"
Swedish city Borås cancels own commercial – features Swedes
SwedenThe ad will be replaced by one featuring people with a darker skin color, municipality says.
Swedish Parliament passes criticized terror law
Sweden"Risks weakening the rule of law, freedom of expression and of the press", human rights organizations warn.
Outspoken climate truther Elsa Widding leaves Sweden Democrats – feels betrayed by the party
SwedenHas repeatedly questioned a "runaway climate crisis" and suffered smear campaigns.
The number of playgrounds in Sweden is decreasing
Sweden"Moreover, the decline seems to be ongoing in many municipalities", comments Märit Jansson, Senior Lecturer at SLU.
Ratings collapse for Swedish state channel’s ‘drag series’
SwedenThe obscure tax-funded program's popularity plummeted during the season.
Swedish government goes against Public Health Agency – wants to allow covid-19 vaccine for children again
SwedenThe Minister of Social Affairs claims that there are parents who still want to vaccinate their children.
Swedish youtuber tries 3D-printed “meat”
SwedenSince Friday, the Swedish restaurant Pinchos offers 3D-printed meat substitutes in its restaurants.
Tax-funded Sweden’s Radio leaves Twitter
SwedenFollows shortly after the state channel was correctly labeled as "publicly funded media".