SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment

Regeringskansliet

The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority
Sweden NewsTop News

The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority

The Director-General of the National Land Survey of Sweden, Susanne Ås Sivborg, attempted to conceal information about security breaches for the Government Offices, according to Expressen. "We still do not have all the information", says Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats) after a meeting with her
Criminals hiding in Dubai can be extradited
Sweden NewsTop News

Criminals hiding in Dubai can be extradited

The United Arab Emirates is pointed out as a popular destination for criminals who want to avoid Swedish police. But now the country is signing an agreement with Sweden on extradition and legal assistance in criminal cases
Report: Breivik is not psychotic
World News

Report: Breivik is not psychotic

The Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik does not suffer from schizophrenia or other psychotic conditions. This is stated in a new report on the now 45-year-old Breivik's mental health, reports NRK
Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect
Sweden News

Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect

Anna Kinberg Batra did not make a mistake when she bought out the county director Åsa Ryding for 2. 2 million kronor according to the National Audit Office, reports P4 Stockholm
Voluntary for Municipalities to Employ Doctors
Sweden News

Voluntary for Municipalities to Employ Doctors

Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030
Sweden NewsTop News

Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030

Ulf Kristersson sees good conditions for the Tidö cooperation to hold out throughout the 2020s. It's hardly a question that has gone awry, he says
Broad support for abolishing the surplus target
Business NewsTop News

Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag, with 90 per cent of the votes, agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances. We have landed very well, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
After the scandal autumn - party leaders in TV debate
Sweden NewsTop News

After the scandal autumn - party leaders in TV debate

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson can expect tough attacks tonight in the party leader debate because one of his wedding guests is linked to a criminal motorcycle gang. But more party leaders have been forced to crisis-manage this autumn – due to aggressive lottery sales, anti-Semitism, and a dismissed governor
The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released
Sweden NewsTop News

The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had to flee a debate in the Riksdag. A bag of tomatoes and onions was thrown from the stands and landed a few meters from her
He takes over after Kinberg Batra
Sweden News

He takes over after Kinberg Batra

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman
Sweden News

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the assignment as chairperson of Skansen's board, reports SVT News.
Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative
Sweden News

Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative

That authorities' managers can mismanage their job and then keep their salary in the so-called "elephant graveyard" – for several years – sparks criticism again. I can understand that it sticks in the eyes, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and announces that the regulatory framework will be reviewed
The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up
Sweden NewsTop News

The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra was fired as county governor, but keeps her salary for five years. At her new workplace, there are already five director-generals who have also lost their jobs
Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary
Sweden News

Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

The Government receives criticism for Anna Kinberg Batra keeping her high salary for five years – despite being forced out of her position as Governor of Stockholm, reports TV4 News. The Government is now opening the door to revise the regulations
The Swedish Armed Forces' Turnaround – Acquires Tiktok
Sweden News

The Swedish Armed Forces' Turnaround – Acquires Tiktok

The Defence Forces classified Tiktok as a security risk and prohibited their employees from having the social media app on their mobile phones. Now the authority is setting up its own account on the platform owned by Chinese Bytedance
Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company
Sweden News

Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked
Sweden News

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

The government plane with several ministers on board was forced to turn back on its way to an important meeting in Ankara last week, writes Expressen.
Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite
Sweden News

Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite

Anna Kinberg Batra's actions have damaged the confidence in the government agencies, according to political scientist Göran Sundström. Instead of a well-paid job in the government offices, he believes that the authorities should have investigated whether she could be punished
Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years
Sweden NewsTop News

Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years

Despite being forced out of the position as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra will still receive a monthly salary of over 100,000 kronor – for five years to come.
Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra
Sweden News

Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Less than two years after taking office as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra is forced to resign, following sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. It is not the first time that a storm is brewing around the former M leader
The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"
Sweden News

The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"

The union at the county administrative board in Stockholm welcomes the government's dismissal of Anna Kinberg Batra from the post as governor. It spontaneously feels right, says Susann Sass Jonsson, chairperson for Saco-S at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm
Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking
Sweden NewsTop News

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

The Government lacks confidence in Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor of Stockholm. After sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the former Moderate Party leader is now forced to leave her position
Upper secondary school is now being reformed – more students will attend vocational programs
Sweden NewsTop News

Upper secondary school is now being reformed – more students will attend vocational programs

Future high school students across the country can expect tougher competition for places on certain programs. The high school is now being reformed – to get more students to attend vocational programs
Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra
Sweden News

Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra

Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald