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Government on hantavirus: closely following developments aboard cruise ship MV Hondius
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Government on hantavirus: closely following developments aboard cruise ship MV Hondius

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) says the government is "closely following developments" regarding a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius.
More bars expected in Sweden - green light today
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More bars expected in Sweden - green light today

More and different types of bars are expected once pubs no longer need a kitchen to serve alcohol on June 1. This is expected to open the door to beach bars, wine bars and the occasional beer garden
The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years
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The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years

The clearing chaos in the Riksdag continues - and may take time to resolve, warns Moderate Party group leader Mattias Karlsson. He describes the tone as tense
KD's election promise: Abolish the relocation tax in the next term
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KD's election promise: Abolish the relocation tax in the next term

The Christian Democrats are campaigning to abolish the capital gains tax, or "movement tax," in the next term.
Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday
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Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday

The chaos in the Riksdag continues after the party group leaders failed to reach an agreement at today's meeting with the Speaker. The group leaders will meet again on Thursday morning
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
Accident investigation will review medical record systems
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Accident investigation will review medical record systems

The e-Health Authority will review procurements and the market for healthcare record systems on behalf of the government. The move follows high-profile failures that have compromised patient safety
Edvin Törnblom responds to Tidötopparna
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Edvin Törnblom responds to Tidötopparna

Dagens Nyheter's choice to let podcaster Edvin Törnblom conduct interviews with party leaders has been criticized by the government.
Busch: It is unreasonable for LO to exclude KD members from union positions of trust
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Busch: It is unreasonable for LO to exclude KD members from union positions of trust

KD leader Ebba Busch criticizes LO for excluding KD and SD members from union positions of trust.
Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out
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Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out

Over 800 candidates from parliamentary parties in the election have been convicted of crimes in the past ten years, according to a review by Dagens ETC.
Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster
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Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster

DN has assigned podcaster Edvin Törnblom to interview party leaders ahead of the election. Ulf Kristersson (M), Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Ebba Busch (KD) have declined
Busch skips Sveriges Radio party leadership debate on May 6
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Busch skips Sveriges Radio party leadership debate on May 6

Christian Democrats' party leader Ebba Busch will not participate in Sveriges Radio's party leadership debate on May 6. Her press secretary would not tell Expressen what the party leader will do instead
Government issues early warning of aviation fuel shortage in Europe
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Government issues early warning of aviation fuel shortage in Europe

The government has issued an "early warning" for aviation fuel shortages in Europe. The Minister of Energy recommends keeping an eye on conditions before you fly out of Sweden
Government plan: No neglected roads in Sweden by 2037
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Government plan: No neglected roads in Sweden by 2037

The government is now presenting its national plan to upgrade Sweden's infrastructure. All potholes and other items in the road network's maintenance backlog are to be addressed by 2037
After the quarrel, more government money for the West Link
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After the quarrel, more government money for the West Link

The Gothenburg West Link has been delayed and has become more expensive. According to the latest forecast, construction of the commuter rail tunnel is estimated to cost 71 billion kronor - and now the government is contributing 7
Swedish government is investing 4.1 billion kronor in new icebreakers
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Swedish government is investing 4.1 billion kronor in new icebreakers

The Swedish icebreaker fleet is aging. The government is now investing 4
Government gives green light for construction start on major roads and railways
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Government gives green light for construction start on major roads and railways

The government has decided to start construction on several major road and railway projects in different parts of the country. "We are now giving the go-ahead for infrastructure investments totaling just over SEK 50 billion," said Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD) at a press conference
Youth football price shock - could cost 60,000 kronor
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Youth football price shock - could cost 60,000 kronor

Having a child in a football academy can cost up to 60,000 kronor. At the same time, there is increasing pressure for 10-year-olds to invest early - and one parent sees the academy as a status symbol similar to "having a Ferrari in the driveway
Swedish government will investigate age limit for children's smartphones
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Swedish government will investigate age limit for children's smartphones

The government is instructing the Public Health Agency to investigate the earliest age at which children should get a smartphone. "We see how tech companies have their tentacles in children's hands and pockets," says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls
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Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls

Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist believes that KD is open to switching sides politically if the Tidö parties lose the election this fall.
New night trains ready, but billion-dollar purchase receives criticism
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New night trains ready, but billion-dollar purchase receives criticism

Night trains may be making a comeback in Europe, according to train expert Mark Smith. But he is disappointed by Sweden's recent large purchase of ten locomotives and 91 carriages
Ebba Busch says right to reindeer herding is not reasonable
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Ebba Busch says right to reindeer herding is not reasonable

KD leader Ebba Busch wants to reconsider the status of the reindeer industry. She says the number of reindeer should be reduced and that the reindeer industry should no longer be a national interest
Expanded seal hunting causes outrage - The seal is not the problem
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Expanded seal hunting causes outrage - The seal is not the problem

When this year's seal hunt begins on Monday, 1,350 grey seals, 200 harbour seals, and 200 ringed seals will be shot. This is more than last year, and the increase has angered the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, which believes that the seal population is threatened in the long term
Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government
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Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government

KD leader Ebba Busch will demand quota-free parental leave if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. Gender Equality Minister Nina Larsson (L) says Busch is "completely off
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