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City Dwellers Increasingly Install Kitchen Water Purification Systems
High levels of PFAS, old pipes and ducts as well as neglected maintenance in the municipalities. A distrust of municipal drinking water purification in Sweden has led to an increased number of private households in cities to procure their own purification plants – in their own kitchens.
Minister Calls Eleven-Hour Train Delay in Linköping "Terrible"
Passengers had to spend the night on a train that stood still for eleven hours in Linköping between Wednesday and Thursday. It's obviously extremely bad.
New Fund to Protect Charter Travelers' Money with Travel Guarantee
Charter travelers will in the future be able to feel safer when it comes to getting their money back when a tour operator goes bankrupt. .
No State Aid Promised for Northvolt Buyers, Says Swedish Minister
Minister for Business Ebba Busch (KD) confirms that she has been in contact with several serious interested buyers of the assets in the bankruptcy estate of battery manufacturer Northvolt. But they should not count on capital support from the Swedish state.
Sweden to Offer Sleep Advice for Youth Amid Sleep Crisis
Now children and young people will get state advice on how they can sleep better. We have something of a sleep crisis in Sweden, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
Investigation Launched into Strengthening Landowner Property Rights
The Government believes that the property owner's right to compensation may need to be strengthened, for example when the right to use their forest is restricted in order to protect biological diversity. .
Sweden Investigates Low Birth Rate Concerns Amid Decline
The Government is concerned about the low birth rate in Sweden. Now, an investigation will find out why and propose concrete measures.
New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden
From today, it will be easier to change legal gender with the new gender affiliation law. The law has been preceded by several years of turbulent debate and discord within the parliamentary parties where The Moderate Party and The Liberals finally outvoted their government partner The Christian Democrats.
Government Plans AR-15 Hunting Ban with New Firearms Regulations
The controversial rifle AR-15 is prohibited for hunting. In two years, all hunters must have handed in their weapons.
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025
Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches. .
Ebba Busch Calls for New Male Ideal in Almedalen Speech
The Christian Democrats sound the alarm for battle over healthcare, also against government colleagues. In Almedalen week's final speech, the party leader Ebba Busch also brings up that a new male ideal is needed.
Government to Review Criticized Alcohol Serving Rules
The Government wants to swiftly investigate the abolition of the food requirement for businesses to obtain a serving permit. Also, the criticized requirement of having indoor seating to be allowed to serve alcohol at an outdoor serving area will be investigated.
Government Launches Investigation to Address Medicine Shortages
The Government will investigate what is required for a better and safer access to medicines. Until the autumn of 2026, Region Skåne's pharmaceutical chief Maria Landgren will review what needs to be done.
How Sweden's New Leisure Card for Children Will Work
No receipts, no complicated applications and no expenses. In this way, Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) hopes that as many children as possible will take part in the new leisure card that is launched in September.
Proposed Law Could Indefinitely Detain Repeat Offenders in Sweden
A change in the law is on its way to be able to lock up repeat offenders like Nytorgsmannen for an indefinite period. But the law did not come into effect in time to apply in his case.
Minister: Data is the New Gold, Government Launches Inquiry
Authorities and municipalities need to be able to share more sensitive information, among other things to develop their own AI solutions. Now the government is appointing an investigation to examine how it should be done.
Swedish Government Allocates More Funds to Reduce Healthcare Queues
The number of operations has increased moderately or not at all after the government's million allocation at the beginning of the year. Now the government is adding another half a billion.
Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms
At the same time as The Liberals' electoral committee on Wednesday is expected to present its proposal for a new party leader, the voters' support for the party lands lower than ever before. .
Lawyer Supports V's Claim in Teodorescu Måwe EU Parliament Dispute
The Left Party has let a lawyer scrutinize the film that shows the argument between a civil servant from V and EU parliamentarian Alice Teodorescu Måwe (KD) – and he gives V right. .
Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden
Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate.
Approval Granted for Strategic Graphite Mine in Nunasvaara
The Government has given the green light for what is described as a ”strategically important graphite mine in Nunasvaara”, according to a press release. .
Government Plans to Relax Coastal Protection Rules
Under tomorrow's day, the government will decide on an investigation that will come up with proposals to further ease the existing coastal protection. This says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) during a press conference.
Centre Party Sees Continued Growth in Latest SVT/Veri Poll
The Center Party's support in the opinion continues to rise and the party is the one that is growing the most in SVT/Veri's latest voter barometer. .
After Advertising Scandal Influencers Face Potential New Regulations
Bianca Ingrosso, Jocke and Jonna and Therése Lindgren – it is some of them who the Swedish Consumer Agency has since previously initiated investigations against after unclearly marked advertising. Now the Swedish Consumer Agency gets a new assignment from the government.
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