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Kebnekaise South Peak Shrinks 1.5 Meters This Year
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Kebnekaise South Peak Shrinks 1.5 Meters This Year

Kebnekaise's south peak continues to sink. According to this year's measurement of the glacier, the peak has shrunk by 1
Bark Beetles Warming Swedish Forests, Study Reveals
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Bark Beetles Warming Swedish Forests, Study Reveals

The notorious pine bark beetles do not only kill millions of trees in Sweden – they also affect the local climate and make the forest warmer, shows a new study.
Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal
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Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal

The acquittal of Henrik Landerholm is a relief for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). But the trust is damaged – and the case can live on into the election year, according to professor of political science Tommy Möller
Vasaloppet Added to Swedish Cultural Canon as Sports Contribution
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Vasaloppet Added to Swedish Cultural Canon as Sports Contribution

Vasaloppet is the sports contribution in the proposal for a Swedish cultural canon, which was presented on Tuesday. Vasaloppet is a reasonable choice, says Jens Ljunggren, professor of sports history
Girls' School Performance Declines in Recent Years, Report Finds
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Girls' School Performance Declines in Recent Years, Report Finds

Girls' school results have – perhaps unexpectedly for many – deteriorated in recent years, according to a new report. It is very worrying, says Lars Thornberg, unit manager at the National Agency for Education
Researchers Find Unique Star Missing Common Elements in Universe
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Researchers Find Unique Star Missing Common Elements in Universe

Researchers have found a unique star that lacks the most common elements in the universe. The star is located about 2 billion light-years from Earth
Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment
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Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment

Stockholm University's management is strongly critical of the government's decision to let educational institutions design tests for those who want to become Swedish citizens.
Israel's Responsibilities in Gaza Amid Occupation Debate
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Israel's Responsibilities in Gaza Amid Occupation Debate

Israel's government does not want to call the plan now being staged to take control of Gaza city an occupation. But that is exactly what it is, according to Melanie O'Brien, associate professor of international law at the University of Western Australia
Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen
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Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen

Summer's heat waves continue to press Europe – and this year they struck extra early. The clear trend shows that the European summer will become increasingly longer
Israel's Occupation of Gaza Implies Humanitarian Responsibility
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Israel's Occupation of Gaza Implies Humanitarian Responsibility

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to order a complete occupation of the Gaza Strip. This would mean that the whole of Gaza loses its right to self-determination, says Professor of International Law Ove Bring
Second-Hand Perfume Sales Surge Among Younger Buyers
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Second-Hand Perfume Sales Surge Among Younger Buyers

The sale of perfume is increasing globally and it also leaves an impression on the second-hand market.
Young People Drive Perfume Boom with Personal Fragrance Trends
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Young People Drive Perfume Boom with Personal Fragrance Trends

The global fragrance market has grown larger than ever. On platforms like Tiktok, interest is spreading among young people to create their own signature scents
Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalates with Fighter Jet Attacks
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Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalates with Fighter Jet Attacks

Old conflict – with new means? That Thailand sends fighter jets to Cambodia marks a new development in the area, according to researcher Eva Hansson. It is a surprising development, she says
Professor Praises ICJ's Legal Statement but Doubts Impact on States
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Professor Praises ICJ's Legal Statement but Doubts Impact on States

Said Mahmoudi, professor emeritus in international law at Stockholm University, is impressed by the statement from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). As an international law jurist I think it is a very good legal statement
Former Israeli PM Olmert Criticizes Gaza Humanitarian City Plan
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Former Israeli PM Olmert Criticizes Gaza Humanitarian City Plan

A concentration camp for ethnic cleansing. Israel's plans for a "humanitarian city" in the Gaza Strip cannot be interpreted in any other way, according to former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert
Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market
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Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition
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College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message
Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns
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Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

If the security cooperation between the USA and Europe is to persist, Europe had better quickly train soldiers who are ready for battle, believes the political scientist and security expert Stephen Brooks. If Russia attacks again, the USA wants to avoid sending hundreds of thousands of ground soldiers
Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden
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Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden

NATO countries are in agreement. The requirement of 2 percent of GDP is increased to 5 percent
Clark Olofsson Passes Away Sweden's Notorious Criminal Dies
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Clark Olofsson Passes Away Sweden's Notorious Criminal Dies

Clark Olofsson has passed away, confirms his family to Dagens ETC. He was known as one of Sweden's most publicized criminals
Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline
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Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren.
Wreck of Vasa's Sister Ship Falken Identified in Gulf of Finland
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Wreck of Vasa's Sister Ship Falken Identified in Gulf of Finland

The wreck after Vasa ship's "little sister" Falken has been identified on the seabed in the Gulf of Finland. Very many historical celebrities have been on board, says Niklas Eriksson, lecturer in maritime archaeology at Stockholm University
Colossal Plans to Revive Woolly Mammoths by 2028
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Colossal Plans to Revive Woolly Mammoths by 2028

After having "revived" the mythical giant wolf, the American biotech giant Colossal is aiming even higher: in 2028, mammoths will walk the earth again. I have nothing against people asking if it's like "Jurassic Park", that's what we hear all the time, says research leader Beth Shapiro
Israel's Gaza Ship Interception Violates International Law, Expert Says
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Israel's Gaza Ship Interception Violates International Law, Expert Says

Does Israel have the right to board and redirect a vessel with supplies, on its way to Gaza through international waters? The short answer is no. It violates international law, says international law expert Said Mahmoudi
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