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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
Business News

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
More people to be forced to provide information to the police
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More people to be forced to provide information to the police

More authorities will be forced to share information with the police. This applies to municipalities, regions, schools and a number of government agencies
The Libraries Breathe a Sigh of Relief: "A Relief"
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The Libraries Breathe a Sigh of Relief: "A Relief"

Both the Swedish Library Association and the trade union DIK express relief that libraries are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government investigator's proposal.
The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard
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The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Several authorities are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government's investigator's proposal. This is welcomed by the affected trade unions
Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement
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Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

The Government's investigator proposes several exemptions from the obligation to report individuals residing in Sweden without a permit. The coalition parties agree that schools, healthcare, social services, and libraries should be exempt from the proposed information obligation, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party)
The interest rate on the tax account is being lowered so much
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The interest rate on the tax account is being lowered so much

The new ISK tax is decided
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The new ISK tax is decided

2025 brings several good news for the millions of Swedes who have money in an ISK account. In addition to tax-free savings up to 150,000 kronor, the tax rate is also expected to become lower
New method reveals pension fraud
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New method reveals pension fraud

Tens of millions in incorrect pension payments have been stopped in a new way. When the Enforcement Authority enters homes, they discover fraud which is then reported to the Pension Authority
Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"
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Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"

The Tax Agency discovers more crimes, and customs stops more smuggling attempts and seizes more narcotics. In one year, the authorities have really stepped up, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Woman wanted to be named Marijuana – gets no
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Woman wanted to be named Marijuana – gets no

Grants for young people went to leaders' trips
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Grants for young people went to leaders' trips

Two associations in Malmö received million grants to help children and young people. But instead, large sums have been used for foreign trips, designer clothes, and fast food
Bankruptcy Wave Threatens as Pandemic Debt Must be Paid
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Bankruptcy Wave Threatens as Pandemic Debt Must be Paid

Approximately 13,500 limited companies are jointly liable for 30 billion kronor in deferred taxes from the pandemic. Now they will have to pay
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