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Liberals rise to 5.8 percent in Novus poll, above four percent threshold for first time this term
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Liberals rise to 5.8 percent in Novus poll, above four percent threshold for first time this term

The Liberals continue to rise in public opinion, according to new figures from Novus published by GP and TV4.
Researcher calls for more reading training in upper secondary school after Pisa slump
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Researcher calls for more reading training in upper secondary school after Pisa slump

The Pisa survey's finding that every third Swedish 15-year-old can only read very simple texts indicates that a major effort is needed in teaching. We cannot let 15-year-olds go to upper secondary school without sufficient reading skills
Expert: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt is a huge symbolic breakthrough
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Expert: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt is a huge symbolic breakthrough

The German far-right party AfD's landslide victory in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt is also making a big impact nationally. "It's a huge thing symbolically," political science professor Ann-Kristin Kölln tells TT
AfD Landslide in Saxony-Anhalt Sends Shockwaves Through German Politics, Expert Says
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AfD Landslide in Saxony-Anhalt Sends Shockwaves Through German Politics, Expert Says

The German far-right AfD's landslide victory in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt is also having a major impact nationally. It's a huge symbolic thing, says political science professor Ann-Kristin Kölln to TT
Örebro Party seeks rare path into parliament through 12 percent threshold
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Örebro Party seeks rare path into parliament through 12 percent threshold

No party has so far managed to take the “back road” into the Riksdag. Now the Örebro Party, led by party leader Markus Allard, is focusing on reaching the required votes
Scientists remain deeply divided over Gulf Stream collapse risk
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Scientists remain deeply divided over Gulf Stream collapse risk

Is the Gulf Stream about to collapse and wreak havoc on Earth's climate? Several high-profile reports have warned that it may be about to happen. But the issue is one of the few climate questions on which the scientific community remains deeply divided
Swedes abroad on track for record vote as humid climates disrupt postal ballots
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Swedes abroad on track for record vote as humid climates disrupt postal ballots

The number of votes from Swedes living abroad appears to be higher than usual in the upcoming election. At the same time, the adhesive on the envelopes is causing problems for Swedes in more humid countries
Professor: Social Democrats’ drop in Novus poll is highly unusual
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Professor: Social Democrats’ drop in Novus poll is highly unusual

It is too early for the Liberals to breathe a sigh of relief, but there is no doubt that this is a downward trend for the Social Democrats, believes political science professor Jonas Hinnfors. It was more of a minor setback than one could have expected, not something of this magnitude, he says
Is the Gulf Stream at Risk of Collapse? Scientists Remain Deeply Divided
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Is the Gulf Stream at Risk of Collapse? Scientists Remain Deeply Divided

Is the Gulf Stream about to collapse and wreak havoc on Earth’s climate? Several high-profile reports have warned that it is about to happen. But the question is one of the few climate issues on which the scientific community remains deeply divided
What happens if a party leaves the Riksdag? Expert explains the consequences
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What happens if a party leaves the Riksdag? Expert explains the consequences

What happens if a party leaves the Riksdag? Who loses their jobs? And what happens to the money? Political science professor Jonas Hinnfors explains.
Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march
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Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually rises in election years. This weekend, over 50,000 people gathered for a climate demonstration
Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest
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Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually increases in election years. This weekend, more than 50,000 people gathered in a demonstration for the climate
Election compasses can sway first-time voters, study finds
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Election compasses can sway first-time voters, study finds

Swedes are more than happy to use an election compass to navigate the parties' positions and promises. Election compasses are especially important for first-time voters
Mohamsson: It’s over for the Moderates if the Liberals don’t enter parliament
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Mohamsson: It’s over for the Moderates if the Liberals don’t enter parliament

The Liberals promise to introduce a maximum limit of 20 students per school class in the next term, provided that the party enters parliament. "It's all over for the Moderates if the Liberals don't get in," says party leader Simona Mohamsson
Kristersson shrugs off poll setback as opposition leads by 10 points
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Kristersson shrugs off poll setback as opposition leads by 10 points

The Tidö parties are not making any gains in SVT/Verian's first poll since June. The opposition has a 10-point lead
Election researcher: Few artists want to be linked to the right wing
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Election researcher: Few artists want to be linked to the right wing

Cornelis Vreeswijk performed for the VPK, Silvana Imam for Feminist Initiative and, recently, Eva Dahlgren spoke for the Social Democrats. It is common for artists to get involved with the left - but experts say it is much rarer on the right
Researchers warn healthy people against using blood glucose monitors
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Researchers warn healthy people against using blood glucose monitors

Monitoring your blood sugar with a meter does not seem to make any difference to your health if you do not have diabetes, and researchers are now warning against using the technology incorrectly.
Europe’s major rivers run exceptionally low as drought hits Danube and Rhine again
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Europe’s major rivers run exceptionally low as drought hits Danube and Rhine again

Nuclear reactors are shutting down, cargo barges are stuck and tourists eager to swim are met with a roar. For the third time in a decade, the levels of the Danube, Rhine and other major rivers are extremely low
Swedes Abroad Can Start Voting on July 30 as Election Race Tightens
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Swedes Abroad Can Start Voting on July 30 as Election Race Tightens

In every close election, eyes are focused on the votes of Swedes living abroad. But the drama is mainly about the votes being counted late, not about the fact that the group is large and usually decisive
Identical quadruplets born in Australia - family now has eight children
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Identical quadruplets born in Australia - family now has eight children

The family of four had no plans to have more children. Then, in a flash, the family grew to ten
Competition for university places intensifies as 307,000 are admitted this autumn
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Competition for university places intensifies as 307,000 are admitted this autumn

Today, 307,000 applicants will be notified that they have been accepted to a higher education programme this autumn. Compared with last autumn, competition has become tougher, as a record number of applicants applied but fewer were admitted
Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people
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Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people

A new blood test in healthcare can show whether you have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. But healthy people can also get tested by private providers, something that is drawing criticism
Older voters reach record share ahead of this year’s election, but parties struggle to win them over
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Older voters reach record share ahead of this year’s election, but parties struggle to win them over

The proportion of voters over the age of 65 is at a record high ahead of this fall's elections. But it's a difficult group to appeal to, and one that won't be lured by election hype
Swedes turn to needlework and crafts as drawing and poetry writing decline, survey finds
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Swedes turn to needlework and crafts as drawing and poetry writing decline, survey finds

More needlework, crafts and watching films. Less drawing and diary and poetry writing
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