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Tight Squeeze for the Opera and Opera Cellar
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Tight Squeeze for the Opera and Opera Cellar

The Royal Court Orchestra will be able to continue rehearsing in the opera house in Stockholm when the building is renovated. To solve this, the Opera and the restaurant Operakällaren will be allowed to squeeze in, according to the proposal from the National Property Board
The Government Raises the Threshold for State Income Tax
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The Government Raises the Threshold for State Income Tax

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion
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The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The Government estimates that they can invest 60 billion kronor in new reforms in the state budget for next year. Households can count on more money in their wallets
Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide
Business News

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Between the parties, a tug-of-war is underway about what to focus on in the 2025 budget. Lowered taxes, infrastructure, education, the climate, healthcare, and crime prevention are on the negotiating table
Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption
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Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

The Government suspects two cases of corruption linked to Swedish aid in Mali and Kenya. Now, it is slamming on the brakes for a large project that would support farmers
The UK to Save Billions
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The UK to Save Billions

Council to Trump: Stop with outdoor rallies
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Council to Trump: Stop with outdoor rallies

The search for giant indoor arenas is in full swing. After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the presidential candidate is being urged not to hold any large campaign meetings under the open sky
Macron: No new government until the Olympics are over
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Macron: No new government until the Olympics are over

France's President Emmanuel Macron will not appoint a new Prime Minister, and thereby not a new government, before the Olympic Games are over.
Head of Secret Service Resigns after Harsh Criticism
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Head of Secret Service Resigns after Harsh Criticism

Kimberly Cheatle, head of the bodyguard unit Secret Service, is leaving her post after the assassination attempt on the USA's former President Donald Trump.
Employers to report "vabbing"
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Employers to report "vabbing"

The Government wants to increase control over parental allowance and sick leave for parents. The fraud is extensive, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Inflation expected to fall – now below target
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Inflation expected to fall – now below target

The upward pressure on consumer prices has decreased. For June, a significant drop in Swedish inflation is expected to be reported by the Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Proposal: Cheaper Micro-Brewed Beer
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Proposal: Cheaper Micro-Brewed Beer

Cheaper beer from microbreweries could become a reality next summer – if the tax is lowered. The Ministry of Finance is circulating a proposal for a reduced tax on micro-brewed beer
Svantesson on high food prices: Poor competition
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Svantesson on high food prices: Poor competition

The Competition Authority's fresh report reveals unnecessarily high food prices. The competition is too weak in this sector, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
The Government: The Fight Against Inflation Has Been Won
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The Government: The Fight Against Inflation Has Been Won

The Government is lowering the inflation forecast and raising the growth forecast for this year. Whether this means increased scope for reform in the autumn budget is, however, unclear
The Pension Trap is More Common - These are the Risks
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The Pension Trap is More Common - These are the Risks

More and more people are choosing to pension exchange, thus exchanging part of their salary for a pension. However, not everyone benefits from it
USA sanctions against Russian IT company
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USA sanctions against Russian IT company

Large Japanese purchase of its own currency
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Large Japanese purchase of its own currency

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