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The air travel tax will be abolished next summer
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The air travel tax will be abolished next summer

The air tax will be abolished as of July 1, 2025, the government and the Sweden Democrats announced at a press conference.
Price manipulation continues: "Unbelievably sad about the companies"
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Price manipulation continues: "Unbelievably sad about the companies"

A law amendment would prevent so-called fulreor. But a new report from the Consumer Agency shows that it has barely had any effect two years later
New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved
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New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved

Many children and young people should drastically reduce their screen time. New recommendations from the Public Health Agency advise teenagers to halve their usage
The Sweden Democrats are Backing Down and the Social Democrats are Increasing in New Poll
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The Sweden Democrats are Backing Down and the Social Democrats are Increasing in New Poll

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden
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Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small
So the Nordics can catch up in the AI race
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So the Nordics can catch up in the AI race

The Nordic region has fallen behind in the AI race. Now the Nordic Council of Ministers wants to change this through a new joint AI center
Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines
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Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines

Proposal: Abolish Dairy Cows' Right to Green Pasture
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Proposal: Abolish Dairy Cows' Right to Green Pasture

Dairy farmers' right to graze on pasture in the summer may be abolished. It increases competitiveness and profitability, says the government's investigator Elisabeth Nilsson
The Sweden Democrats confirm: Increased reduction obligation next year
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The Sweden Democrats confirm: Increased reduction obligation next year

The Government proposes increased reduction obligation in the autumn budget, according to SVT. The Sweden Democrats confirm the information
Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide
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Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Between the parties, a tug-of-war is underway about what to focus on in the 2025 budget. Lowered taxes, infrastructure, education, the climate, healthcare, and crime prevention are on the negotiating table
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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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