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Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment
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Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment

Sweden will invest a record amount in its defense in the coming years. But there is a risk that the increases will be eaten up by higher prices, warns the Swedish Armed Forces' chief of operations
Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister
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Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson will become Minister of Education, but will also take care of integration issues. I understand that it will be tough, she says
Beredskapslyftet Secures 1 Million Kronor for Ex-Northvolt Employees
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Beredskapslyftet Secures 1 Million Kronor for Ex-Northvolt Employees

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision
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Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying
Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism
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Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Poland risks a political deadlock after the opposition's victory in the presidential election. But the government is still optimistic
Fire Extinguished at Stockholm's Royal Academy of Fine Arts
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Fire Extinguished at Stockholm's Royal Academy of Fine Arts

A fire broke out in an electrical cabinet in the premises of the Academy of Fine Arts in central Stockholm on Saturday afternoon but could be extinguished shortly afterwards.
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention
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Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment
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Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed
Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry
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Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is deeply affected after the news of a staff member's death.
Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares
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Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) was involved in making a decision about a wind farm while he owned shares in the company in question, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot. This is starting to smell like corruption, says the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin
Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices
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Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

The Security Service has two separate ongoing criminal investigations against staff at the Government Offices. One person is suspected of espionage and another of unauthorized handling of confidential information
Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case
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Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case

The Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) comments on the release of the suspected spy, who is allegedly a top diplomat. It is clear that the suspected crime is serious, says Strömmer
Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest
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Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

The suspected spy diplomat who was arrested during a raid on Sunday has been released on bail. He has now been taken to hospital
Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital
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Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

The diplomat suspected of espionage who was apprehended during a raid on Sunday has been released. He has now been taken to hospital
Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation
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Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation

Tobias Thyberg resigned just hours after being appointed as the new national security adviser. According to information to SVT, Säpo investigating a possible link between the resignation and the person who was arrested over the weekend suspected of espionage
Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings
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Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings

The Government Offices have initiated a review of the regulatory framework and routines for ministers' shareholdings. This is according to the Prime Minister's press secretary to TT
Kinberg Batra to Review Her Former Role at County Administrative Board
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Kinberg Batra to Review Her Former Role at County Administrative Board

Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image
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Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image

The Defence Committee's chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) warns that the Thyberg affair is damaging Sweden internationally. This naturally sends a shockwave through the international system and Sweden's cooperation with partners, he says
Sweden's Security Adviser Resigns Over Sensitive Dating App Photos
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Sweden's Security Adviser Resigns Over Sensitive Dating App Photos

Sweden's new national security adviser has left his position after just a few hours – due to pictures on a dating app. According to the Prime Minister, it is a "system failure" that the information did not come to light earlier
Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy
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Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) had shares in the gaming company Betsson in 2024 without reporting it to the Government Offices. The same year, he participated in a decision regarding gaming companies, reports Swedish Radio Ekot
Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings
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Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio.
German Government Forecasts Zero Growth for 2025
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German Government Forecasts Zero Growth for 2025

Germany's government is lowering its growth forecast for 2025 to zero, from previously 0. 3 percent
Report Highlights Criminal Exploitation of Assistance Services in Sweden
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Report Highlights Criminal Exploitation of Assistance Services in Sweden

Criminals are systematically exploiting the assistance industry to bring in money, according to a new report. It is very serious and must be stopped, says Sophie Karlsson, chairperson of the Interest Group for Assistance Entitlements
Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson
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Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Sweden is well prepared, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) since USA's President Donald Trump has given notice of, among other things, 20-percent tariffs on goods from the EU.
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