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Stops contributions to church after Säpo alarm
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Stops contributions to church after Säpo alarm

The Eritrean Orthodox Church in Sweden is losing its government funding, reports Sveriges Radio. The Agency for Support to Religious Communities is withdrawing the funding following a statement from Säpo
Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions
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Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions

There is probably a large export from Sweden to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. While direct exports to Russia have plummeted, exports to neighboring countries have exploded, a report from nine Swedish authorities shows
Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns
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Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment
Kristersson: Sweden well equipped against election influence
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Kristersson: Sweden well equipped against election influence

Several countries in Europe have been exposed to election interference from Russia over the past year. The risk that Sweden will also be exposed should not be underestimated, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner
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Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner

KD leader Ebba Busch sees great opportunities to attract centrist voters in the next election. They are looking for someone who is stable and gets things done, she says
KD says yes to burqa ban
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KD says yes to burqa ban

The Christian Democratic Party (KD) will go to the polls to introduce a ban on the burqa and niqab in public. Party leader Ebba Busch believes that such a ban can be implemented with the Tidö parties if they win the election
GW's criticism – raised terrorism suspicions early on
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GW's criticism – raised terrorism suspicions early on

An 18-year-old man is charged with preparing a terrorist attack against the Stockholm Culture Festival. However, criminologist Leif GW Persson is not convinced that the evidence is sufficient for a conviction
DN launches harsh attack on the Government Offices
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DN launches harsh attack on the Government Offices

Peter Wolodarski, editor-in-chief of Dagens Nyheter, is strongly criticizing the Government Offices. He accuses the agency of having delayed and procrastinated the review of former national security advisor Henrik Landerholm
Suspected terror target: Festival in Stockholm
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Suspected terror target: Festival in Stockholm

An 18-year-old man is suspected of planning a terrorist attack in the name of ISIS – targeting the Culture Festival in the middle of Stockholm. He is now being charged with preparation for a terrorist crime
SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy
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SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy

A high-ranking official close to then Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (S) revealed information about travel plans and Sweden's negotiation strategy in 2022, reports SVT.
Nazis charged after night of violence – "fed with blows"
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Nazis charged after night of violence – "fed with blows"

Four young men from the Nazi activist club movement are on trial for unprovoked assaults on several men during a summer night in Stockholm. They knew what they were doing, as if they had trained to hurt, one of the victims said during the trial
New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027
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New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027

The Government is proceeding with the criticized proposal to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.
Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign
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Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign

All parties are concerned about the increasingly harsh political climate ahead of the election campaign. We are taking this with us now as we prepare for the election year, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas
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Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas

The Social Democrats want to see a law with a general ban on Russian real estate purchases and investments in Sweden. And the government should in the EU work for a ban on visas for Russian tourists
Men from Activist Club Charged with Hate Crimes in Stockholm
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Men from Activist Club Charged with Hate Crimes in Stockholm

Four young men from the Nazi and violence-approving activist club movement are being prosecuted for robbing and assaulting several men in Stockholm on a summer night this year. According to prosecutor Gustav Andersson, it is a matter of hate crime
Security Police on Hatt's Resignation: Tone Now Much Harsher
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Security Police on Hatt's Resignation: Tone Now Much Harsher

Säpo chief Charlotte von Essen says it is serious that a party leader resigns due to threats and hate. One can note that the general tone has become much harder, she says
Center Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Resigns Citing Safety Concerns
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Center Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Resigns Citing Safety Concerns

Center party leader Anna-Karin Hatt resigns after less than half a year in the position due to the threats and hatred she has been subjected to. I am affected by it much deeper than I thought I would, she says at a press conference
Kristersson on Drone Alerts: Sweden is Prepared
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Kristersson on Drone Alerts: Sweden is Prepared

Sweden's national intelligence council gathered on Friday to discuss the recent violations of European countries' airspace. "We are prepared", says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a comment
Swedish Man Sentenced for Funding IS Through Tiktok
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Swedish Man Sentenced for Funding IS Through Tiktok

A 24-year-old man from Tyresö south of Stockholm collected hundreds of thousands of kronor for the Islamic State on Tiktok. Now he is sentenced to prison for three years and ten months
Säpo Arrests Suspect for Serious Fraud and Embezzlement
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Säpo Arrests Suspect for Serious Fraud and Embezzlement

Kristersson Responds to Copenhagen Airport Drone Attack with Vigilance
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Kristersson Responds to Copenhagen Airport Drone Attack with Vigilance

Swedish authorities are following the situation in Denmark after the drone attack on Copenhagen Airport. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) expresses his support for Denmark and emphasizes the importance of Nato seeing the violations in a context and not as separate events
Säpo Budget Increases to Counter Russian Security Threat
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Säpo Budget Increases to Counter Russian Security Threat

Säpo gets 100 million kronor in increased budget allocations per year for the next three years, among other things to meet threats from Russian security services.
Justice Minister Calls Meeting on Safety After Bohlin Harassment
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Justice Minister Calls Meeting on Safety After Bohlin Harassment

Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) is inviting all party group leaders to a meeting about the recent incidents in connection with demonstrations at the parliament.
Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists
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Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists

Two party leaders want the police to do more to protect Members of Parliament from Palestine activists. The police should consider whether it is suitable to allow these activists to get so close to our workplaces, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson
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