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Inmate Tried to Control Malmö Prison, Internal Report Reveals
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Inmate Tried to Control Malmö Prison, Internal Report Reveals

Stockholm's Symphonic Wind Ensemble Faces Major Economic Crisis
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Stockholm's Symphonic Wind Ensemble Faces Major Economic Crisis

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Stockholm's only professional wind orchestra, is going through its biggest economic crisis so far and is forced to reduce the number of musicians, writes Dagens Nyheter.
Säpo Council Meets After Revelations on Security Concerns
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Säpo Council Meets After Revelations on Security Concerns

Säpo's inspection council met on Wednesday for an extra meeting. The reason was the revelations surrounding the fact that the Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) son moved in right-wing extremist circles, and that Säpo's bodyguards leaked sensitive information via training apps
Ukraine Holds Key Decision-Making Role, Says Swedish Foreign Minister
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Ukraine Holds Key Decision-Making Role, Says Swedish Foreign Minister

Politics Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has on Monday participated in a meeting with the EU's foreign ministers about the war in Ukraine.
Landerholm's Forgotten Documents Linked to Secret Meeting on NATO Strategy
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Landerholm's Forgotten Documents Linked to Secret Meeting on NATO Strategy

One of the documents that the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm forgot at a conference center dealt with a secret meeting with President Biden's security adviser, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Olympic Dressage Rider Cesar Parra Banned 15 Years for Horse Abuse
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Olympic Dressage Rider Cesar Parra Banned 15 Years for Horse Abuse

Olympic Games rider in dressage Cesar Parra is banned for 15 years for repeated violence against horses. It is one of the toughest penalties handed out by the international equestrian federation
Is the Rutabaga Truly Swedish? Exploring Its Cultural Roots
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Is the Rutabaga Truly Swedish? Exploring Its Cultural Roots

It is called "swede" in English and has been proposed to be included in the government's Swedish cultural canon - but how Swedish is the rutabaga really?
New Book Reveals How Swedish Academy's Crisis Was Avoidable
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New Book Reveals How Swedish Academy's Crisis Was Avoidable

The Swedish Academy's crisis was completely unnecessary. If some of the central figures had acted differently, the crisis could have been avoided
Stockholm Pride Parade Fills Streets with Thousands Marching
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Stockholm Pride Parade Fills Streets with Thousands Marching

This year's pride parade in Stockholm is approaching its end. Tens of thousands have marched in the colors of the rainbow from Norr Mälarstrand to Östermalms IP in the central capital
Pippi Longstocking's Hollywood Inspiration Revealed
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Pippi Longstocking's Hollywood Inspiration Revealed

What is more Swedish than Pippi Longstocking? But Astrid Lindgren got great inspiration for her character from Hollywood. It is true to 100 percent, says film scholar Mats Rohdin
USA Relocates Nuclear Submarines Following Russian Remarks
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USA Relocates Nuclear Submarines Following Russian Remarks

President Donald Trump has ordered that two nuclear-powered American submarines be moved to "suitable regions" in response to "very provocative" Russian statements. I interpret it as that they are nuclear-armed submarines, but one should add that it is unclear, says Jan Hallenberg, associated senior researcher at the Foreign Policy Institute, to DN
Annika Sörenstam Supports Trump's School Fitness Initiative
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Annika Sörenstam Supports Trump's School Fitness Initiative

Donald Trump is transforming school gymnastics in the USA and at the center of the change is a Swedish sports legend – the golfer Annika Sörenstam. This is really an honor, says the Swede
Lena Cronqvist, Renowned Swedish Artist, Passes Away at 86
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Lena Cronqvist, Renowned Swedish Artist, Passes Away at 86

The artist Lena Cronqvist has passed away, the family reports to DN. As one of the greatest Swedish contemporary artists, she revolutionized the image of the girl
Miranda July's Book Tops Sweden's Best-Seller List
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Miranda July's Book Tops Sweden's Best-Seller List

It is the summer's big topic of conversation among both critics and ordinary readers. Right now, Miranda July's "Alla fyra" is the best-selling book in Sweden – and the publisher has just printed a fifth edition
Security Lapses Found at 25% of Swedish Waterworks
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Security Lapses Found at 25% of Swedish Waterworks

At the same time as burglaries and vandalism at Sweden's waterworks have increased, there are security deficiencies at every fourth waterworks in the country, reports DN. The protection of water facilities is crucial from a preparedness perspective, says Christer Johansson, state inspector at the National Food Agency, to the newspaper
Niclas Kvarnström Appointed as New National Security Adviser
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Niclas Kvarnström Appointed as New National Security Adviser

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs diplomat Niclas Kvarnström will become new national security advisor, confirms the Government Offices. He will be the third on the post in less than a year
Swedish Man Confirmed Dead in Ukraine by Foreign Ministry
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Swedish Man Confirmed Dead in Ukraine by Foreign Ministry

August Strindberg: A European Influence on Swedish Literature
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August Strindberg: A European Influence on Swedish Literature

August Strindberg, one of the brightest stars of Swedish literature, did everything to establish himself in Europe and described Sweden contemptuously as "the land of sandwiches".
Two Hospitalized After Dog Attack in Sundbyberg
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Two Hospitalized After Dog Attack in Sundbyberg

A woman in her 40s and a man in his 45s have been taken to hospital by ambulance after a dog attack in a residence in Sundbyberg, outside Stockholm.
Wild Toy Animal Art Project Arrives in Stockholm
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Wild Toy Animal Art Project Arrives in Stockholm

A herd with hundreds of wild animals arrives in Stockholm on Thursday after a long trek through several countries.
Inmates Use Sewer Pipes for Communication in Swedish Prisons
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Inmates Use Sewer Pipes for Communication in Swedish Prisons

Detained persons at the remand prison talk to each other through sewage pipes that run between the cells, reports DN. The staff warns that the phenomenon threatens the legal certainty
Green Party Calls Snälltåget to Traffic Committee After Train Delays
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Green Party Calls Snälltåget to Traffic Committee After Train Delays

The extensive train stop during Wednesday evening and the night towards Thursday became a nightmare for many travelers. Now the Green party wants to call the management of Snälltåget and the Minister for Infrastructure to the traffic committee
Emma Bouvin Debuts Novel Exploring Family Dynamics and Inheritance
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Emma Bouvin Debuts Novel Exploring Family Dynamics and Inheritance

As Middle East correspondent she portrays the war in Gaza. Now Emma Bouvin debuts with a novel that portrays the struggles that can arise in a family around an inherited summer cottage
Swedish Transport Administration Faces Criticism Over Extreme Weather Delays
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Swedish Transport Administration Faces Criticism Over Extreme Weather Delays

Snälltåget directs harsh criticism at the Swedish Transport Administration's communication, after the prolonged train stop during the evening and night. The Administration regrets the stop – but points to extreme weather that was difficult to predict
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