SwedenForced to pay the equivalent of €3.4 million in damages after contaminating soil and groundwater with environmentally hazardous firefighting foam.
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“Ordinary Swedes” to predict the future of war for Ukraine
SwedenThe government's new weapon against Russia - guesses from "understimulated retirees and breastfeeding mothers".
Åkesson open to Sweden developing nuclear weapons
Sweden"Nuclear weapons are part of the world order we have", argues the Sweden Democrat leader, stating that weapons of mass destruction today must be considered "absolutely necessary".
Wallenberg to train Swedish Left Party members in “government school”
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch, together with the former finance minister of the Moderate Party, Anders Borg, will make the V politicians fit for government.
Growing number of Swedish women choosing not to have children
SwedenSignificant changes in attitudes over the last ten years, according to a study from Uppsala University.
Sharp increase in sexual crimes against Swedish children
SwedenMore and more children are being forced or pressured to send nude photos online.
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Sweden’s Social Democrats propose national warning register to fight welfare fraud
Sweden"Taxpayers' money should not end up in the hands of criminal networks or rogue companies that exploit their employees".
Swedish government investigator calls for Kristersson’s resignation over scandal
SwedenInstead, wants Gunnar Strömmer (M) to take over the party and the prime ministership.
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Swedish professor: Reasonable for future generations to pay for the rearmament
Sweden"They will have to pay taxes to finance our repayment of these loans", says Daniel Waldenstam.
Swedish hospital director sentenced to prison for bribery
SwedenAdel Shalabi, director of Uppsala University Hospital, received hundreds of thousands from companies in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry.
Swedish government borrows billions for biggest military buildup since Cold War
Sweden"Need to do what we can here and now to further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities", stresses Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
Swedish police: Municipalities should be required to report corruption
Sweden"Often, suspicions of corruption are dealt with under employment law by buying out employees. The risk is that the person can then continue their criminal activities in other public workplaces".
Fewer young Swedes use condoms
SwedenThe same trend is visible throughout the Nordic region and RFSU wants to see greater efforts to help young people understand the importance of protecting themselves and their partners.
Northvolt prioritized non-European workers – now they may all be deported
SwedenHas systematically imported labor from the third world. At the battery factory in Skellefteå, just over one in three employees comes from outside the EU.
Swedish murderer sentenced with the help of new technology
SwedenThanks to new DNA technology, a 23-year-old who was previously acquitted in the district court has now been convicted of a murder in Eskilstuna in 2018.
Swedish state TV professor: Children make us unhappy
SwedenParents are happier drinking alcohol or watching football than spending time with their children, says Erik Angner.
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Swedish PM: “Appalling” that Hungary blocks Ukrainian EU membership
Sweden“Hungary has essentially promised to throw a wrench in the works of this process, and we find that appalling”, said the Swedish Prime Minister.
Swedish study: Violent offenders repeatedly relapse into crime
SwedenMore often than not, men imprisoned for violent or sexual crimes continue their criminal career after serving their sentence.
Swedish food retail in few hands – ICA and Axfood dominate
Economy“It is incredibly difficult for smaller players to break into the market", says Jörgensen, pointing out that a lack of competition risks leading to higher prices.
Swedish oligarch condemns boycott against food giants
Sweden“It’s not individual grocery stores that have created this situation. It’s crop failures, inflation, and more. The same situation exists across Europe”, says Jacob Wallenberg.
Swedish Government: Private care companies sell ADHD diagnoses
SwedenIn just a few years, the proportion of children diagnosed with ADHD has increased by 50%, and Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed believes that unscrupulous healthcare providers are "selling diagnoses for money".
Rising medicine costs for Swedes – government blames “aging population”
SwedenCo-payments for prescription medicines will increase by 30% this summer - a decision that is expected to hit many sick and poor pensioners hard.
Swedish finance minister: European war economy is a positive thing
Sweden“We will need to borrow for a few years to quickly reach the levels needed", confirms Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
Explosion in Gothenburg raises concern in Swedish football
SwedenThe police theory is that the explosion stems from an ongoing conflict between gang criminals and a player agency.
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