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Sweden
Al-Qaeda encourages attacks on Sweden
Sweden"People of Islam" are urged to avenge Koran burnings on Denmark and Sweden.
Horse owners concerned about feed shortages
SwedenThe drought earlier this summer resulted in a small forage crop.
UK warns of terrorist attacks in Sweden
SwedenThe UK Foreign Office is revising its travel recommendations for Sweden following the increased security threat.
Sweden: Food prices increased in July
SwedenIn July, food prices have increased by 0.2% on 20% of the product range.
Police AI can get access to all Swedish passports
SwedenShould we have such a system that makes it possible to examine virtually every Swedish citizen? ask critics.
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The Swedish Prime Minister organized a Pride party
SwedenThe first time a Swedish prime minister has hosted a reception at his official residence during "Stockholm Pride".
Riots at Eritrean festival in Sweden – stones thrown at police officers
Sweden52 people were injured, four of them seriously after a violent confrontation broke out at an Eritrean festival in Järvafältet, Stockholm.
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Over 100 bombings in Sweden this year alone
SwedenDespite police efforts, bombings continue to shake Sweden, with 101 cases recorded so far this year.
Sweden strengthens border controls: “Dangerous situation”
SwedenNew measures against the Muslim threat - "Extremely important to stop dangerous people from coming to Sweden."
Migration Agency retries residence permit of Koran-burning Salwan Momika
SwedenYet he still wants to burn the Koran three times in August.
Islamic university calls for boycott of Swedish products
SwedenMuslim protests against Koran burnings are spreading.
Number of prison cells in Sweden may have to quadruple
SwedenNearly 18,000 cells may be needed to accommodate all prisoners.
Erdogan approves Swedish NATO membership
SwedenIn return, Sweden promised to make an active contribution to the accession of Turkey to the EU.
Customs seizures of cocaine and cannabis increase significantly
SwedenMore customs seizures in 2023 than in all of 2022.
Islamist party leader in Sweden: “Sweden must learn to bend”
SwedenThe leader of the Nyans Party wants Sweden to comply with Turkey's demands and ban burning the Koran.
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60% of Swedes prepared for a crisis
Sweden"Large parts of the population" still helpless in a serious crisis situation, says Red Cross.
Swedish government wants to set up repatriation centers
SwedenThe idea is to gather rejected asylum seekers in one place to make deportation easier.
Thousands of Muslims gathered outside Gothenburg for Eid
Sweden"On this day, we were able to showcase cultural differences in Gothenburg to the whole world", the organizer exclaims proudly.
Another Koran burning in Stockholm
SwedenIraqi critic of Islam behind the demonstration at the Stockholm mosque.
Swedish Security Service report takes aim at opposition groups
SwedenIndependent media, bloggers and artists listed by the authority as "anti-democratic extremists".
Chancellor of Justice rejects damages following swine flu vaccine injuries
SwedenThe Chancellor of Justice concludes that the Swedish state has not "violated any rights".
Alingsås municipality introduces language requirements for employees
Sweden"It is important that our welfare staff can make themselves understood", says the chairman of the municipal board.
Teachers warn: Students can barely write by hand
Sweden"It's easy to be considered a nerd if you don't fully embrace digitalization," says Professor Göran Lundborg.
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