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Sweden wants a new agreement against tax crimes
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Sweden wants a new agreement against tax crimes

Sweden, together with a large number of countries, has signed a declaration of intent on an agreement for the exchange of information regarding real estate, the Ministry of Finance writes in a press release.
They want to be composted after death
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They want to be composted after death

Burial in a coffin, cremation – or composting? In Germany, you can be reburied after death, and in Norway there is talk of dissolving bodies in water. Now a third burial alternative is also being sought in Sweden
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.
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
They want to be composted after death
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They want to be composted after death

Burial in a coffin, cremation – or composting? In Germany, you can be reburied after death, and in Norway there is talk of dissolving bodies in water. Now a third burial alternative is also being sought in Sweden
This is how high the new ISK tax will be
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This is how high the new ISK tax will be

The tax on the investment savings account (ISK) will be increased next year, but at the same time the tax-free savings amount will be increased to SEK 300,000. This means that saving will in practice become more profitable for most of Sweden's more than four million ISK savers
Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces
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Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces

Anyone who rents a parking space adjacent to their rental or condominium may have to pay 25 percent more starting next fall – as the Swedish Tax Agency's new VAT rules come into effect. It's completely unreasonable, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), who now wants to set up an investigation to stop the whole thing
The head of the Swedish Tax Agency is being investigated for crimes
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The head of the Swedish Tax Agency is being investigated for crimes

The Swedish Tax Agency's Director General Katrin Westling Palm and two other managers at the agency are being investigated for breach of confidentiality, reports Dagens Nyheter. They are suspected of having disclosed personal information, in violation of the duty of confidentiality
Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response
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Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response

The proposal to reduce the tax on housing gains by up to 15 billion per year has received a "huge response", according to KD leader Ebba Busch. She wants to make it an election issue in 2026
Zero interest on salary accounts – better to save with the government
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Zero interest on salary accounts – better to save with the government

Dissatisfied with zero interest on your salary account at the bank? Why not put your money with the state. The Swedish Tax Agency pays 1
After operation at Stegra: 19 people are rejected
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After operation at Stegra: 19 people are rejected

A total of 19 employees will be forced to leave the country after a joint agency inspection at the financially strained steel company Stegra, police say.
Police operation in Stegra: "Checking construction companies"
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Police operation in Stegra: "Checking construction companies"

A comprehensive joint inspection by the authorities is currently underway at the steel company Stegra in Boden. A number of construction companies are being checked, says police spokesperson Maria Fredriksson
Police: Recovered 30 million in criminal profits
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Police: Recovered 30 million in criminal profits

The police have in a short time recovered nearly 30 million kronor in criminal profits and closed 400 bank accounts, they write on their website.
Sperm on walls – woman behind Thai salon sentenced
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Sperm on walls – woman behind Thai salon sentenced

Sperm stains on the walls of the Thai massage parlor are part of the evidence when a woman in Halmstad is convicted of procuring.
Wants to escalate against the gangs – with secret detention
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Wants to escalate against the gangs – with secret detention

To increase the chances of arresting criminals hiding abroad, the rules on detention in absentia should be changed. This is proposed by six authorities who want to be able to detain in secret
Man Declared Dead by Mistake Fights for System Change
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Man Declared Dead by Mistake Fights for System Change

The Tax Authority declared him dead – despite the fact that the doctor who signed the form did not actually exist. However, there will be no damages for Jonathan Ravelin, according to the district court's judgment
Man Wrongly Declared Dead Loses Lawsuit Against Swedish State
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Man Wrongly Declared Dead Loses Lawsuit Against Swedish State

Jonathan Ravelin, who sued the state after being wrongly declared dead, will not receive any damages according to a verdict in the Stockholm District Court. The verdict will be appealed
Swedish YouTube Star Charged with Serious Financial Crimes
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Swedish YouTube Star Charged with Serious Financial Crimes

A popular Swedish influencer and YouTube star has on Friday been prosecuted for several serious financial crimes, according to the Economic Crime Authority.
VAT Introduction Raises Rental Parking Costs
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VAT Introduction Raises Rental Parking Costs

The Tax Authority has decided that VAT shall be introduced on parking spaces that a tenant rents from their landlord. According to the decision, 25 percent VAT shall be added to the rent, reports Hem och Hyra
New Law Proposal Could Fine 700,000 Swedes for Illegal IPTV Use
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New Law Proposal Could Fine 700,000 Swedes for Illegal IPTV Use

Change the law so that the one who watches illegal ip-tv can be punished with fines. It is proposed in the investigation into illegally streamed tv
Proposal to Clarify Law Against Illegal IPTV Streaming in Sweden
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Proposal to Clarify Law Against Illegal IPTV Streaming in Sweden

Change the law so that it becomes clear that it is illegal to watch illegal ip-tv. This is proposed by the government's special investigator Eva Bergquist in SvD Debatt
Jonathan Ravelin's Case Against Tax Authority Over False Death Declaration
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Jonathan Ravelin's Case Against Tax Authority Over False Death Declaration

A paper form and a false signature were enough for Jonathan Ravelin to be incorrectly declared dead. With the help of the Center for Justice, he sued the state – and now he hopes that the court will establish that the Tax Authority's checks are not sufficient
Håkan Nesser Appeals Prison Sentence to Supreme Court Again
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Håkan Nesser Appeals Prison Sentence to Supreme Court Again

The author Håkan Nesser appeals the prison sentence to the Supreme Court, once again.
New Gender Identity Law Spurs Surge in Legal Gender Change Applications
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New Gender Identity Law Spurs Surge in Legal Gender Change Applications

Since the new gender identity law came into effect on July 1 this year, at least 559 people have applied for a change of legal gender. It was a pent-up need, says Lea Larsson, expert at RFSL
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