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New Olympic hopeful's nervous wait for passport: "Not safe"
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New Olympic hopeful's nervous wait for passport: "Not safe"

Ice dance pair Milla Ruud Reitan and Nikolaj Majorov are racing against the clock to reach the Olympics in Milan in February. It has only been twelve days since the Norwegian was able to apply for Swedish citizenship
"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported
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"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported

The conditions will become tougher for foreign citizens who have committed crimes but cannot be deported. Now this group is finally finished once and for all, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Receives aid money – no one knows who they are
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Receives aid money – no one knows who they are

No responsible authority in Sweden knows who the civil servants in Somalia are, who are paid with Swedish aid money, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Olympic spot in danger – lacks Swedish citizenship
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Olympic spot in danger – lacks Swedish citizenship

On Wednesday morning, it became clear that Sweden had secured a quota place in ice dancing for the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, thanks to the pair Milla Ruud Reitan and Nikolaj Majorov's fifth place in the autumn qualifiers. However, the place is hanging in the balance as Norwegian Milla Ruud Reitan has not yet received Swedish citizenship
Millions in grants have gone to deported people
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Millions in grants have gone to deported people

At least 40 million kronor in benefits have been paid out in 2024 to people who do not have the right to reside in Sweden, according to an analysis from the Payments Authority.
Climate aid goes to projects without a climate link
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Climate aid goes to projects without a climate link

Sweden's climate aid has increased drastically in recent years. But several aid projects classified as climate-related have no connection to the climate, TT's review shows
Detention facilities are criticized – expensive and legally unsafe
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Detention facilities are criticized – expensive and legally unsafe

Sweden's detention facilities are costly and decisions about detention are not made on legally sound grounds. People who are to be taken into custody risk deviating and becoming part of the shadow society, the National Audit Office writes in a review and urges the government to act
Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us
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Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us

The repatriation grant will be increased significantly at the turn of the year – the most positive about the increase are people in vulnerable areas who have lived in Sweden for a shorter time, a survey shows. Järvaveckans CEO Ahmed Abdirahman mentions the social climate as a possible explanation
The 2015 refugee crisis – this is what happened
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The 2015 refugee crisis – this is what happened

Ten years ago, what has come to be known as the refugee crisis reached its peak. In 2015, around 1
Farzan came with the refugee wave: "Sweden was kinder"
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Farzan came with the refugee wave: "Sweden was kinder"

In November 2015, 16-year-old Farzan Mozaffari stepped off the train in what would become his new homeland. Ten years later, he doesn't recognize himself
Refugee Crisis 2015: Key Events and Impact on Europe and Sweden
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Refugee Crisis 2015: Key Events and Impact on Europe and Sweden

For ten years ago culminated what has come to be called the refugee crisis. During 2015, about 1
Farzan Reflects on Sweden's Changing Refugee Policies Since 2015 Arrival
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Farzan Reflects on Sweden's Changing Refugee Policies Since 2015 Arrival

In November 2015, 16-year-old Farzan Mozaffari stepped off the train in what would become his new homeland. Ten years later, he does not recognize himself
More Deported Migrants Expected to Return Voluntarily This Year
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More Deported Migrants Expected to Return Voluntarily This Year

A few more migrants are expected to return voluntarily after being deported, according to the Migration Agency. The forecast for the number of asylum seekers remains unchanged at the same time
Kiruna Municipality and Manager Face Charges Over Work Permit Violation
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Kiruna Municipality and Manager Face Charges Over Work Permit Violation

An employee at the Kiruna municipality worked for over a year without a valid work permit. Now the employee, his manager and the municipality are being prosecuted for a crime against the Aliens Act, writes NSD
Four Escape Swedish Migration Detention Center with Outside Help
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Four Escape Swedish Migration Detention Center with Outside Help

Four people left the Swedish Migration Agency's detention center in Ljungbyhed just before midnight during the night towards Tuesday, reports Helsingborgs Dagblad.
Swedish Citizen Charged with War Crimes in Syria
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Swedish Citizen Charged with War Crimes in Syria

A 55-year-old Swedish citizen is being prosecuted for, among other things, having participated in an attack on a peaceful demonstration in Syria in 2012, when several civilians were killed.
Permanent Residence Permits in Sweden May Become Temporary
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Permanent Residence Permits in Sweden May Become Temporary

People who have received permanent residence permits should nonetheless be able to have them revoked and converted to temporary ones, according to Ekot, which refers to proposals that can be expected shortly from the government's investigators.
Sweden to End Subsidized Dental Care for Asylum Seekers
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Sweden to End Subsidized Dental Care for Asylum Seekers

The Government is proceeding with the proposal to abolish acute dental care for asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants for 50 kronor, reports Tandläkartidningen.
Moderate Party Leader Charged for Halting Quota Refugees in Sweden
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Moderate Party Leader Charged for Halting Quota Refugees in Sweden

The Moderate Party top Christian Sonesson and five additional municipal politicians in Staffanstorp are prosecuted for gross misconduct. "The defendants have seriously abused their position as municipal politicians", says prosecutor Magdalena Petersson
Jamal El-Haj Launches New Unity Party in Sweden
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Jamal El-Haj Launches New Unity Party in Sweden

The former Social Democratic Member of Parliament Jamal El-Haj has formed a new party and also been elected as its chairman.
Government's Repatriation Grant Increase Raises Fraud Concerns
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Government's Repatriation Grant Increase Raises Fraud Concerns

The Government wants to raise the repatriation grant to a maximum of 350,000 kronor for an adult. But the Paying Authority warns of "fraud and abuse"
Minister Opposes Tidö Agreement on Swedish Work Permit Wage Rules
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Minister Opposes Tidö Agreement on Swedish Work Permit Wage Rules

The Government's plans to raise the salary requirement to obtain a work permit in Sweden are met with internal criticism from Minister for Employment Johan Britz (The Liberals). He is now going against the Tidö Agreement and wants to stop the plans
Ahmed in Gaza Faces Uncertainty Amid Ongoing Conflict
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Ahmed in Gaza Faces Uncertainty Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ahmed Abuzaid has been stuck in Gaza since the war broke out – and lost hope of getting to come home to his wife in Sweden. At the same time as bombs continue to fall around him, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to order the occupation of the entire Gaza
Liverpool's Jordan Ibe Joins Umeå in Superettan Move
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Liverpool's Jordan Ibe Joins Umeå in Superettan Move

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