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Convicted Spy Kia to Pay Tax on Russian Salary
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Convicted Spy Kia to Pay Tax on Russian Salary

The life-sentenced spy Peyman Kia is facing a tax blow. The Administrative Court of Appeal rules that he must pay tax on the million compensation from the Russian intelligence service GRU, reports TV4 News
The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions
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The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions

The Social Democrats are demanding an action plan by the end of the week from the government to stop the wave of explosions. The Social Democrats also want to fast-track legislation on secret surveillance of children
After the Violence: Strömmer Calls for Meeting
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After the Violence: Strömmer Calls for Meeting

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) is summoning the council against organized crime to a meeting on Thursday due to the escalated wave of violence, the government announces.
Lower taxes for venture capitalists: "Grotesque"
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Lower taxes for venture capitalists: "Grotesque"

According to a new proposal from the government's investigator, venture capitalists will get a reduced tax. The money is, according to the proposal, to come from increased tax on beer and snuff
Billionaires can get lower taxes
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Billionaires can get lower taxes

Sweden's richest venture capitalists have long been at odds with the Tax Authority over billions. On Tuesday, the government's investigator is expected to propose that the rules be changed in their favor
Wanted for large-scale fraud scheme, extradition requested
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Wanted for large-scale fraud scheme, extradition requested

The Government wants to ban IPTV – prohibition is being investigated
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The Government wants to ban IPTV – prohibition is being investigated

The Film Inquiry gets extended time – the investigator is now also to come up with proposals on whether illegal so-called ip-tv can be banned. The money goes straight into the pockets of criminals, says Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party)
Buttericks Files for Bankruptcy
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Buttericks Files for Bankruptcy

The party supply store Buttericks, with over 120 years of history in Stockholm, is applying for bankruptcy, the company announced in a press release. "We would have liked to continue," says CEO Therese Carlsson
These are the most popular names for newborns
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These are the most popular names for newborns

The trend is still clear. Newborn girls are given short, classic names – boys are given names with an Anglo-Saxon touch
Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis
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Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis

Fraud within the taxi industry is to be stopped through a range of new measures, proposes the Social Democrats.
Brother of gang criminal worked at court
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Brother of gang criminal worked at court

Nils van der Poel changes his name
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Nils van der Poel changes his name

Three years ago, he was Sweden's hottest sports name. Now, he chooses to focus on entrepreneurship – and a new surname
Former Porn King Berth Milton Debt-Free
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Former Porn King Berth Milton Debt-Free

He had debts of half a billion kronor. Now Berth Milton, former owner of the porn conglomerate Private Media Group, says he is debt-free since his debt to the Tax Agency has been prescribed
Many municipalities lack fitness hour
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Many municipalities lack fitness hour

An overwhelming majority of Sweden's municipalities do not give employees the right to take out a fitness hour to be able to exercise during working hours, according to Akademikerförbundet SSR. Moreover, there are large differences in the size of the annual fitness allowance
Now the sock must be sorted correctly - new laws 2025
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Now the sock must be sorted correctly - new laws 2025

New year and new laws – from January 1, you will no longer be allowed to throw away your discarded old socks in household waste. It will become harder to cheat on sick leave and in courts, anonymous testimony will be permitted
Financial Intelligence Centre to be Established
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Financial Intelligence Centre to be Established

The Government: This is how the premium pension will grow
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The Government: This is how the premium pension will grow

The Horror Discovery: 90 Strangers Registered at the Cottage
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The Horror Discovery: 90 Strangers Registered at the Cottage

Without the woman's knowledge, a number of unknown people signed themselves into her summer cottage in Huddinge outside Stockholm. It didn't take long before there were 90 of them, she says to the newspaper Mitt i
ViaPlay has tax debts of 250 million kronor
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ViaPlay has tax debts of 250 million kronor

Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"
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Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"

The price differences for electricity between southern Sweden and Norrland are often enormous – with significantly lower prices in the north. Yet, large parts of Norrland have a discount on electricity tax
Daughter kept hidden – parents take legal action in court
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Daughter kept hidden – parents take legal action in court

An adult daughter has been isolated from her parents - by her trustee. Now the parents are demanding their right to family life according to the European Convention for Human Rights
After Trump's victory: Small investors bet on crypto
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After Trump's victory: Small investors bet on crypto

The surge in bitcoin has led more Swedes to invest in crypto in the last month. This despite warnings from the Financial Supervisory Authority
Paper Receipt – No Longer a Requirement
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Paper Receipt – No Longer a Requirement

Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes
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Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes

The Social Democrats want the government to introduce a "task force" to strengthen the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo). The purpose is to enable HVB homes with serious deficiencies to be quickly closed
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