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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. .

Imams leave mosque after prayer for Hamas leader

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.

Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"

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.

Half a Million Watched This Year's Pride Parade

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. .

No Gaza Patients to Sweden – Despite Request

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.

Pike-perch, Smoked Ham, and Arctic Char Receive EU Protection

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".

Andersson positive about Harris: Warm but tough

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.

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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.

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

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.

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

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.

Unclear effect of leisure card for young people

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.

Rural areas winners in new equalization proposal

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Totally, 12,950 people came and listened to the party leaders' speeches during this year's Almedalen Week. Which is an increase of around 2,000 people compared to last year's edition.

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

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.

This is not a religious war

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.

Christian Democrats: Abolish Stamp Duty on House Purchases

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.

About the Tidö Cooperation: No Dance on Roses

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.

The Government wants to invest in hydrogen gas in the north

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.

Jan Emanuel is Leaving - The Folklistan Continues

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.

Government to ban water pollution from ship scrubbers

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.

The proposal: The state must send digital mail

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.

Farmers Risk Losing Billions in EU Funding

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).

Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Silly season prevails in the EU Parliament as party groups recruit new members ahead of the start of the mandate period. Hungarian Fidesz may again find itself outside when the choice is between influence or size.

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Two lethal substances classified as narcotics

The Government is classifying two new substances, rilmazafon and rilmazolam, on the advice of the Medical Products Agency. "In 2022 and 2023, four deaths in Sweden have been linked to the intake of rilmazafon.

Two lethal substances classified as narcotics

Government: Crackdown on Violence Against Women

Men's violence against women and honour violence must be combated with the same force as gang crime, the government believes. Among other things, a "leave programme" is being launched to enable more people to leave destructive relationships.

Government: Crackdown on Violence Against Women