Sexual abuse in Swedish prisons and detention centers is rising, report finds
Sexual violence between inmates in prisons and detention centers has increased, Arbetet reports, citing a new report from the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
Crime
Foundry Faces 300,000 SEK Fine After Worker Burned by Molten Metal and Blinded in One Eye
A foundry worker was burned by molten metal and lost sight in one eye. The prosecutor says the employer failed in its duty of care and is seeking a corporate fine, reports Arbetet.
Sweden
Nobel Prize in Literature Predictions: Experts Expect a More Unpredictable Choice This Year
László Krasznahorkai was an “obvious” Nobel Prize choice. This year, experts seem more uncertain about what the Swedish Academy (the body that awards the Nobel Prize in Literature) is thinking ahead of Thursday’s announcement. It could well be a more unpredictable, surprising choice this year, says Lina Kalmteg, literature editor at Sveriges Radio (Swedish public radio).
Entertainment
New unemployment insurance rules hit LO groups harder than white-collar workers
The new unemployment insurance rules hit LO groups harder than white-collar workers. Their often less secure employment conditions mean blue-collar workers receive fewer days of compensation, writes the newspaper Arbetet.
Business