Author Håkan Nesser meets the requirements for early release with ankle shackles "with flying colors," according to his lawyer, Conny Cedermark. Yet he remains in prison. The prison service's handling is incorrect, Cedermark says.
EntertainmentThe man went under the police radar for over 20 years - and has lived a withdrawn life in recent years, a personal investigation by the probation service shows. He is now in custody for the brutal double murder in Brattås in 2005.
SwedenI understand that it raises some questions about taxation. This is what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the case in which a woman was required to pay 42,000 kronor in tax on money linked to the purchase of sex.
Swedish politicsSwedish authorities are poor at combating ethnic discrimination within their own ranks. The National Audit Office confirms this in a new review. This can undermine trust in the state, says Dorian Francis of the National Audit Office.
SwedenA 45-year-old man suspected of the double murder in Brattås more than 20 years ago has now been remanded in custody. "It's completely unbelievable. I didn't believe it. It's the biggest lottery win," says Barbro Öberg, daughter of the murdered Tor Öberg.
SwedenThe man is accused of forcing his wife to sell sex to a large number of men. Now the woman has been required to pay tax on the payments made for those sexual services.
SwedenThe Swedish Prosecution Authority announces that the preliminary investigation into breaches of confidentiality involving three managers at the Swedish Tax Agency has now been closed.
SwedenNow tax refunds are starting to trickle into the accounts of those who filed their tax returns early. Savings experts offer tips on how to use the refund most effectively.
BusinessAnyone who wants to receive their tax refund after Easter must submit their tax return by the end of the day.
BusinessThe Swedish Tax Agency will introduce a service that notifies people if someone tries to register at their address. The move is at the government's request following several notable cases of address fraud.
Swedish politicsAfter almost four years of fighting to remove all the strangers who have been registered at her summer cottage, Ulla-Lena Lindqvist, 71, is getting her way. The state is backing down and admitting that her rights have been violated. "It really feels like little me has won against those big guys," she says.
SwedenThe Social Democrats want to tackle workplace crime, among other things, through more government inspections.
Swedish politicsThe government and the Sweden Democrats are moving forward with an obligation to inform. Employees at several public authorities will be required to report to the police if they encounter people who do not have the right to reside in Sweden.
Swedish politicsThe introduction of VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental and tenant-owned apartments will be postponed until April 1 next year, the Swedish Tax Agency has announced.
BusinessFinance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) promises to block the introduction of VAT on parking spaces adjacent to a rental property or condominium. If this is not possible, car owners will be compensated.
BusinessJust over 1.3 million Swedes filed their tax returns on the first day, the Swedish Tax Agency said.
BusinessAre you going to claim deductions on your tax return? Make sure you know what applies. The Swedish Tax Agency is reviewing some parts more closely this year. "We are focusing on areas where we believe the risk of errors is greatest," says Helena Karlsson of the Swedish Tax Agency.
BusinessThe declarations are sent out to millions of Swedes every week. At the same time, fraudsters are trying to hijack accounts by luring people to a fake website - a copy of the Swedish Tax Agency's website on a different domain, says Björn Appelgren, head of public education at the Internet Foundation.
BusinessAs the declarations are being sent out, the Swedish Tax Agency has announced it is experiencing operational disruptions on several of its e-services.
SwedenThis week, the Swedish Tax Agency will start sending out tax returns to everyone who has a digital mailbox. For those who feel stressed and anxious at the sight of them - and don't really understand what needs to be done - help is available.
BusinessFor almost four years, Ulla-Lena Lindqvist has been struggling to get help with a large number of strangers being registered at her summer cottage. Now the Swedish Tax Agency has apologized and removed the fake registrations. "Now I can finally enjoy my cottage again," says Ulla-Lena Lindqvist through her agent.
SwedenHotel magnate Petter Stordalen is right in a dispute with the Norwegian Tax Agency, reports E24.
BusinessThe Swedish Tax Agency believes newborns in Sweden should not be given the name "Jihad." Despite this, the agency has registered six newborns with that first name since 2021, SR Ekot reports.
SwedenUsing fraudulent invoices and tax fraud, they are said to have obtained millions in public funds over several years and to have bought luxury cars, expensive clothes and bags. Eleven people are now being charged with serious financial crimes in a large Western Swedish fraud case involving healthcare companies.
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