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Political Crisis Offers Macron Temporary Relief Amid Economic Challenges
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Political Crisis Offers Macron Temporary Relief Amid Economic Challenges

The fallen government can give President Macron some political respite as a new prime minister is now to be appointed. But there is a risk that France will not solve the fundamental problem of a crisis-ridden economy
Party Seeks Fresh Start Before Next Year's Election
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Party Seeks Fresh Start Before Next Year's Election

Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson's (KD) resignation came unexpectedly. According to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors, it may be a matter of a dismissal intended to shift focus from the fact that the party has failed to get its policies through in several health care issues
AI in Recruitment: Potential Legal and Financial Risks for Companies
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AI in Recruitment: Potential Legal and Financial Risks for Companies

AI is entering both job searching and companies' recruitment processes. But using the tool in the selection process can become a legal headache
TV4 Exits Terrestrial Network: How to Know If You're Affected
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TV4 Exits Terrestrial Network: How to Know If You're Affected

At the turn of the year, TV4 will stop broadcasting in the terrestrial network. These are the conditions when Sweden's largest commercial TV channel becomes a pure pay service
Swedish Women's Hockey Team Rebrands as Tre Kronor Women
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Swedish Women's Hockey Team Rebrands as Tre Kronor Women

The Women's Crowns will be Tre Kronor Women. A step in the right direction, according to team captain Anna Kjellbin
Left Party Faces Criticism but Remains Unharmed, Expert Says
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Left Party Faces Criticism but Remains Unharmed, Expert Says

Left party members who became political wildcards directed stone-hard criticism towards Nooshi Dadgostar. But in the end, it will probably not harm the party significantly, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors
Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders
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Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders

Donald Trump completely dominates and again in Swedish media. The President of the USA is so far this year more than twice as widely covered as all Swedish party leaders – together
Eileen Gu Requests Privacy During Training After Injury
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Eileen Gu Requests Privacy During Training After Injury

After a "terrible accident" the Chinese Olympic Games champion Eileen Gu is now appealing to be able to train in peace. "Do not film when I train", the star writes to her millions of followers
Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment
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Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment

Stockholm University's management is strongly critical of the government's decision to let educational institutions design tests for those who want to become Swedish citizens.
State Epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén Resigns Amid Criticism
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State Epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén Resigns Amid Criticism

State epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén leaves the Public Health Agency and directs harsh criticism at his old employer.
Plastic Agreement Negotiations Extended Until Friday
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Plastic Agreement Negotiations Extended Until Friday

The negotiations on the world's plastic pollution are extended until Friday. The message came late on Thursday evening after intense discussions
Pacific Oyster Invasion: Challenges for Swedish Bathers
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Pacific Oyster Invasion: Challenges for Swedish Bathers

Are you one of all who have cut yourself on the Japanese giant oyster when you have bathed in the summer? No wonder. In barely 20 years, the mussel has become one of Sweden's most common
Childhood Location in Sweden Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk
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Childhood Location in Sweden Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk

The risk of developing type 1 diabetes varies greatly depending on where in Sweden you lived as a child, according to a new study. The result surprised the researchers who found several cities that stand out
Study Finds Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in Newborns with Suspected Sepsis
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Study Finds Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in Newborns with Suspected Sepsis

Newborn babies with suspected sepsis (blood poisoning) are often unnecessarily treated with antibiotics, shows a new study from the University of Gothenburg.
Global Efforts Resume to Tackle Plastic Pollution Crisis
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Global Efforts Resume to Tackle Plastic Pollution Crisis

The approximately 460 million tons of plastic produced every year do not disappear and affect both us and nature. Now, the world's countries are gathering once again to try to reach an agreement on plastic pollution
Dementia Care Facility with Garden Enhances Wellbeing in Stockholm
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Dementia Care Facility with Garden Enhances Wellbeing in Stockholm

Boule, own apple juice and freshly picked flowers on the kitchen table. At the dementia care facility Brommagården, the garden is a matter of course – but only half of the country's nursing homes have one of their own
Elderly Swedes Face Limited Access to Outdoor Spaces in Nursing Homes
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Elderly Swedes Face Limited Access to Outdoor Spaces in Nursing Homes

To sit in the sun with a cup of coffee is impossible for many elderly. A new dissertation shows that large parts of the country's nursing homes lack balconies, gardens or other outdoor environments where residents can be
Study Reveals Why Women Commit Violence: Threats and Provocation
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Study Reveals Why Women Commit Violence: Threats and Provocation

Women who kill do so primarily because they feel threatened or provoked – not due to psychopathic traits, shows new Swedish research. You do not kill to get money or power
Sweden Opposes EU Tax Proposal on White Snus
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Sweden Opposes EU Tax Proposal on White Snus

The EU wants to introduce a new tax on white snus, fears the government. Sweden will be very clear that it is not acceptable, says EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (The Moderate Party)
Lion's Mane Jellyfish Discovered in Öresund for the First Time
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Lion's Mane Jellyfish Discovered in Öresund for the First Time

For the first time, a lion's mane jellyfish has been found in Öresund. The jellyfish exists in different variants, some of which can cause injuries that require hospital care
Warning Signs Your Child May Be Involved in Extremist Groups
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Warning Signs Your Child May Be Involved in Extremist Groups

The parent's responsibility has become a hot issue as it becomes clear that the Minister of Migration Johan Forssell's (The Moderate Party) teenage son has been active in right-wing extremist circles. Researcher Christer Mattsson, who has interviewed Nazis and their relatives for several years, points to several warning signs for parents
College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition
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College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message
Recycled Plastic Pellets Found to Contain Toxic Chemical Mixtures
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Recycled Plastic Pellets Found to Contain Toxic Chemical Mixtures

Plastic pollution is a threat to humans, animals and the entire planet. But recycling does not solve the problems
New Alzheimer's-Parkinson's Hybrid Disease Discovered by Swedish Researchers
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New Alzheimer's-Parkinson's Hybrid Disease Discovered by Swedish Researchers

Swedish researchers have found a new disease that can be a hybrid form between both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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