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Sweden forces Russian spy to pay tax on his salary

In a dramatic new twist that’s sure to leave heads spinning, Peyman Kia -currently serving life in prison for espionage – must now cough up tax on the hefty sum he received from Russia’s notorious...

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National skilled worker shortage: Graduates fleeing from Sweden losing the...

Sweden is going through a graduate crisis right now. More doctoral alumni than ever are jetting off to other countries, costing industries in the country billions of krona, equal to nearly 250 million...

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How underage gambling has fast become nationwide epidemic in Sweden

Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen recently published a damning report alluding to a skyrocketing in those under 18, the legal age for gambling in Sweden, placing bets regularly. Data showed...

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BREAKING: Major school shooting in Orebro, Sweden

Latest reports today, February 4, suggest an automatic weapon was used in a shocking shooting incident taking place at Risbergska school in Orebro city, southern Sweden. At least five students were...

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SWEDEN SCHOOL SHOOTING UPDATE: At least 10 killed, police confirm

One of the most violent and deadliest attacks in Swedish recent history has taken place today, February 4, in the city of Orebro. At least 10 are confirmed dead as the result of a mass murder, where a...

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Örebro School Shooting: Deadliest massacre in Swedish history

The deadliest shooting in Swedish history, the Örebro school shooting has claimed at least 10 lives with another 6 people currently in stable conditions in hospital after treatment for gunshot wounds....

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Swedish Royals welcome new-born

Princess Sofia of Sweden and Prince Carl Philip have welcomed their first baby girl to their growing family. Princess Sofia gave birth to a healthy daughter on Friday, February 7 at Danderyd Hospital,...

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Sweden may allow new builds without windows or kitchens

On July 1, 2025, the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning will be deregulating certain rules concerning the building of new property. With rising prices and the difficulty of...

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Swedish kids to receive sports gift cards from Government

On February 4, Swedish Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed spoke about the lessons that can still be learnt from the pandemic and possible future problems. It would appear that...

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Sweden leads crackdown on pyrotechnics used in bombings

Recently, there have been numerous reports concerning criminals using bombs in different parts of Sweden to either rob property or try to promote political aims. There has been much debate about where...

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Sweden considers sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if settlement reached

There appears to be a groundswell of European opinion that there is a possibility of peace between Russia and the Ukraine in the not too distant future. Sweden, one of the two most recent members of...

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Sweden’s Gambling Act loopholes

Sweden’s Gambling Act is under scrutiny after industry experts highlighted legal loopholes that allow unlicensed gambling operators to continue targeting Swedish consumers. The Swedish Online Gambling...

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Supreme Court rejects young climate activists class action lawsuit

300 young activists brought a class action lawsuit against Sweden for its climate inaction but on Wednesday, February 19 the Swedish Supreme Court threw it out. 22-year-old environmental activist Greta...

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Don’t believe that Vikings were immune to illness

When you watch TV programmes such as the Vikings they all appear to be a bloodthirsty yet healthy lot but new research suggests that they actually carried plenty of health issues. Modern techniques are...

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Lack of money will see Sweden cut back on maritime protection

As Scadinavian countries pledge to spend more money on defence and Sweden considers supplying peacekeepers to Ukraine in the future, money is short. The Swedish Maritime Administration is a government...

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Sweden to introduce CO₂-based road toll system

Sweden is set to overhaul its road toll system from March 25, introducing charges based on CO₂ emissions alongside the existing Euro emission classifications. The move aligns with EU environmental...

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AI revolutionising breast cancer screening – catching 29% more cases

Artificial intelligence (AI) is giving doctors a high-tech helping hand in the fight against breast cancer – and it’s proving to be a lifesaver. A groundbreaking study has revealed that AI-assisted...

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Get ready to say goodbye to Skype forever

Get ready to day goodbye to the app that has kept you connected to family and friends for over two decades. 22 years after its first launch, Microsoft has announced Skype will become unavailable on May...

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Undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden now restored

The undersea fibre optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden has been fully restored after being damaged in January. According to reports, engineers and a specialised repair vessel completed the...

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Sweden’s proposed update to Abortion Law with at-home procedures

Sweden is proposing to change its Abortion Law for the first time in nearly 50 years, with significant updates aimed at increasing accessibility. The proposed legal amendments include allowing midwives...

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