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How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. And the parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold
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Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold

The Tidö parties have a tough uphill battle ahead of the election race. And for the Liberals, it looks like it will be really tough to clear the parliamentary threshold
More children get enough vitamin D after milk fortification increased
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More children get enough vitamin D after milk fortification increased

Doubling the amount of vitamin D added to milk, among other measures, has led to significantly more children receiving sufficient amounts of vitamin D.
This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. The parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
Agnes Wold criticized for statement about trans conversion
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Agnes Wold criticized for statement about trans conversion

Agnes Wold is facing heavy criticism after saying she would try to influence a grandchild if they were to identify as trans. She will remain at Sveriges Radio, SVT reports
This year's book fair takes up the fight for popular education
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This year's book fair takes up the fight for popular education

This year's book fair wants to rally support for public education, which is under heavy pressure. But the gaming world is also being invited onto the fair floor for the first time
AI not an alternative for Swedish Academy permanent secretary Ingrid Carlberg
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AI not an alternative for Swedish Academy permanent secretary Ingrid Carlberg

When Ingrid Carlberg takes office as permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, AI will become one of the great challenges. "We must defend human creativity
Criticized Cosmic was not tested in a real clinical setting
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Criticized Cosmic was not tested in a real clinical setting

Tests of the criticized Cosmic medical record system were not conducted in a real clinical setting, reports P4 Halland. Regional authorities believe the tests followed the procurement requirements
Why is hantavirus so dangerous?
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Why is hantavirus so dangerous?

The particular variant of hantavirus that affected passengers aboard the MV Hondius can attack the lungs and has a high mortality rate. However, the risk of a major outbreak is small, according to Professor Magnus Gisslén
YouTube overtakes traditional TV viewing in Sweden by 2025
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YouTube overtakes traditional TV viewing in Sweden by 2025

More people watched YouTube than traditional linear TV in Sweden by 2025, a new study shows. The fastest increase was among older adults
Liberals' school promise won't come true - party doesn't have a majority
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Liberals' school promise won't come true - party doesn't have a majority

The Liberals promised in the Tidö Agreement to introduce a common school choice system and reform school fees for independent schools. But that is not happening
The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system
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The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system

The SD's violation of parliamentary practice could have major consequences. It is doubtful whether the voting system - which has been in place for 100 years - will continue to function, according to Marie Demker, professor of political science
The King turns 80: Nothing to worry about
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The King turns 80: Nothing to worry about

Today, Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday is being celebrated in Stockholm with a salute, flyovers and a gala dinner. Support for the monarchy remains strong
Sweden Democrats call SVT and SR to appear before the Culture Committee
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Sweden Democrats call SVT and SR to appear before the Culture Committee

The Sweden Democrats are calling the top management of SR and SVT to appear before the Culture Committee, writes the party's cultural policy spokesperson, Alexander Christiansson, in Expressen Debatt.
Municipalities paint a prettier picture of their finances during election years
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Municipalities paint a prettier picture of their finances during election years

The municipality's finances may be sluggish - but during election years they are still described in more positive terms, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows.
Common painkillers work on lobsters, study shows
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Common painkillers work on lobsters, study shows

A study shows that common painkillers have an effect on lobsters - a finding that strengthens the theory that shellfish can feel pain.
Forest fires are spreading, a threat to plants and animals
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Forest fires are spreading, a threat to plants and animals

Global warming is causing forest fires to increase in number and spread further. A new study by researchers from the University of Gothenburg indicates that plants, fungi, and animals are being hit harder than previously thought
Expert on the Strait of Hormuz: Too early to say it's safe
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Expert on the Strait of Hormuz: Too early to say it's safe

The Strait of Hormuz is to be reopened - but it may be too early to breathe a sigh of relief, says Professor Johan Woxenius. Those who need to be convinced are the insurance companies, shipping companies and captains on board who decide whether they dare to sail or not, he says
Sharp increase in Swedish arms exports to Turkey since Sweden joined NATO
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Sharp increase in Swedish arms exports to Turkey since Sweden joined NATO

Exports of military equipment to Turkey have increased sharply since Sweden joined NATO, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
Iran war's climate impact: millions of tons of greenhouse gases
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Iran war's climate impact: millions of tons of greenhouse gases

In the first two weeks of the war in Iran alone, tons of greenhouse gases were released. Destroyed buildings and heavy fighter jets are contributing to a significant climate footprint
Increased AI use and growing concerns in Sweden
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Increased AI use and growing concerns in Sweden

More and more Swedes are using an AI chatbot each week. At the same time, concerns are growing, for example about AI-generated disinformation ahead of the election
Why Swedish politicians have changed their mind about migration
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Why Swedish politicians have changed their mind about migration

The teenage deportations have once again caused a storm over migration policy - and yet another sitting government has changed its mind. Swedish politicians have made sharp turns in immigration policy for decades
Experts: It will take months to fix the blockage in the Strait of Hormuz
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Experts: It will take months to fix the blockage in the Strait of Hormuz

Even if the Strait of Hormuz were to open, it could take months before the logistics of container traffic are restored. "It takes a long time before all the ships and containers are in the right place in the right port," says Professor Johan Woxenius
Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows
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Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows

Support for adopting the euro as Sweden's currency is falling, according to the latest SOM survey. At the same time, Swedes' positive attitudes towards the EU are at a record high
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