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Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people
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Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people

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The more contagious variant of mpox, which has been confirmed in Sweden, is most dangerous for children and young people, warns Save the Children. 80 per cent of all suspected cases are children, says Save the Children's Katharina von Schroeder, on location in Congo-Kinshasa to Sveriges Radio
Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa
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Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

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The first case of the disease mpox of the more severe variant has been confirmed in Sweden, announces Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference on Thursday. It is the first case outside of Africa
Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation
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Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation

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Norrbotten's municipalities reject the government's fisheries policy and demand that Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) resign.
Imams leave mosque after prayer for Hamas leader
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Imams leave mosque after prayer for Hamas leader

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Gothenburg Mosque dismisses two imams from their assignments following an internal investigation, writes the mosque on Facebook.
Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"
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Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"

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The Government is investing hundreds of millions on a leisure card to get more children to start exercising. But the Minister of Sports does not know if it has any effect
Half a Million Watched This Year's Pride Parade
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Half a Million Watched This Year's Pride Parade

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Approximately half a million people lined Stockholm's streets during this year's Pride parade on Saturday, according to Stockholm Pride. Around 50,000 people participated in the parade itself, including several party leaders
No Gaza Patients to Sweden – Despite Request
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No Gaza Patients to Sweden – Despite Request

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Sweden has no plans to receive and care for patients from Gaza, despite the EU Commission having contacted Sweden with such a request, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
Pike-perch, Smoked Ham, and Arctic Char Receive EU Protection
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Pike-perch, Smoked Ham, and Arctic Char Receive EU Protection

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Helmet Goose, Vindeln-smoked ham and Lapland Arctic Char get a protected designation of origin from the EU. The purpose is to help producers highlight the product's quality and increase interest in its origin
Andersson positive about Harris: Warm but tough
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Andersson positive about Harris: Warm but tough

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The S-leader Magdalena Andersson is positive towards Kamala Harris and calls her "warm but tough". From the Left Party, one welcomes Biden's departure after "twelve disappointments"
Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen
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Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes
Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed
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Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

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It leans towards strong Swedish support for Ursula von der Leyen as continued Commission President in the EU. But nothing is given yet – and SD and V are clearly against
The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes
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The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

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The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán
Unclear effect of leisure card for young people
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Unclear effect of leisure card for young people

The leisure card for children and young people promised by the government is proposed to come into effect in October 2025. A higher amount is earmarked for children in socioeconomically vulnerable families
Rural areas winners in new equalization proposal
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Rural areas winners in new equalization proposal

Rural residents will benefit, while Stockholm residents will have to pay more than today. This will be the outcome if the updated municipal equalization system is implemented
Stable public interest in party leader speeches
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Stable public interest in party leader speeches

This is not a religious war
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This is not a religious war

The KD leader Ebba Busch believes that Sweden has a superior culture that comes from Christianity. She calls honour oppression "inhuman
Christian Democrats: Abolish Stamp Duty on House Purchases
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Christian Democrats: Abolish Stamp Duty on House Purchases

The Christian Democrats want to abolish the stamp duty on house purchases. It would reduce the cost of a villa by up to 50,000 kronor, according to the party
About the Tidö Cooperation: No Dance on Roses
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About the Tidö Cooperation: No Dance on Roses

The cooperation between the Tidö parties is no dance on roses – but it is necessary, says L-leader Johan Pehrson in his Almedals speech. The alternative is a red-green mess
The Government wants to invest in hydrogen gas in the north
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The Government wants to invest in hydrogen gas in the north

The Government wants to speed up the green transition. In the strategy for northern Sweden that the Government is now presenting, there are investments in, among other things, hydrogen pipelines
Jan Emanuel is Leaving - The Folklistan Continues
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Jan Emanuel is Leaving - The Folklistan Continues

Jan Emanuel announces that the Folklistan is shutting down after the fiasco in the EU election. I tried to change and it went awry, he says in Almedalen in Visby
Government to ban water pollution from ship scrubbers
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Government to ban water pollution from ship scrubbers

The Government wants to ban ships from releasing polluted water from ship scrubbers in Sweden. The emissions do not improve by removing them from the air and dumping them into the water, says Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) to TT
The proposal: The state must send digital mail
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The proposal: The state must send digital mail

Requirements for private individuals to have a digital mailbox are not currently relevant, according to a new inquiry. On the other hand, it is proposed that state actors be required to send digital mail to those who have digital mailboxes
Farmers Risk Losing Billions in EU Funding
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Farmers Risk Losing Billions in EU Funding

Swedish farmers risk missing out on 1,5 billion kronor in EU support because the government is unwilling to allocate funds from the Swedish exchequer, according to the Swedish Farmers' Federation (LRF). It is a large sum that Sweden is not utilising, says Palle Borgström, chairman of LRF
Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients
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Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients

The Government wants to provide more dental care support to certain patient groups – and less to others. The aim is to better target dental care resources to the patients who have the greatest need, says Health Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
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