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Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction
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Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction

The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for eleven months and seven days for insulting Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It's a rather peculiar situation, says Turkey expert Paul Levin
Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara
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Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

The trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present
Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers
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Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Over 411,000 people have applied for higher education this autumn, which is the highest number since the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR) started keeping statistics. Above all, there is high pressure on vocational training programs with good job prospects
Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn
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Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

In the USA, science and research are being deliberately undermined by governing politicians. The same tendencies, to disregard facts and scientific findings that do not fit the policy, are also seen in Sweden, write over a thousand Swedish researchers on DN Debatt
Income Gap Widens Life Expectancy in Sweden by Over a Decade
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Income Gap Widens Life Expectancy in Sweden by Over a Decade

The richest can live over ten years longer than the poorest. The difference in expected lifespan has more than tripled since the 1960s, according to a new study
"Cold Facts" Wins Golden Shovel for Exposing Sweden Democrats' Troll Factory
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"Cold Facts" Wins Golden Shovel for Exposing Sweden Democrats' Troll Factory

"Cold Facts" revelation about the Sweden Democrats' troll factory receives a gold shovel. Also, Upsala Nya Tidning's revelation about rapes in home care services is among the prize winners at the gala for investigative journalism
Ancient Greek Harbor Unearthed by Stockholm University Team
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Ancient Greek Harbor Unearthed by Stockholm University Team

A large, ancient harbor has been found beneath the water surface in Greek Asine. The discovery was made by marine archaeologists from, among others, Stockholm University
Medicine Turns Human Blood Toxic to Mosquitoes, Offering Malaria Hope
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Medicine Turns Human Blood Toxic to Mosquitoes, Offering Malaria Hope

A certain type of medicine makes human blood deadly - for mosquitoes. The blood becomes so toxic that mosquitoes die if they suck it in
Swedish Player Wins Record 1.25 Billion Kronor: What's Next?
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Swedish Player Wins Record 1.25 Billion Kronor: What's Next?

A Swedish player has won 1. 25 billion kronor – the highest win ever in Sweden
Record Number of Students Flock to Sweden's Summer Courses
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Record Number of Students Flock to Sweden's Summer Courses

The summer is the time to take academic credits in courses you barely knew existed. This year, nearly 66,000 people have applied to the universities' summer courses – a new record
EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey
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EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey

The stakes are high, but the roles are locked. The tensions in Turkey have become a power struggle where no one can afford to back down, fears the political scientist Paul Levin
Trump Defends Greenland Visit as Friendly, Not Provocative
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Trump Defends Greenland Visit as Friendly, Not Provocative

Greenlandic cultural heritage and dog sled racing are on the program when an American delegation with the USA's second lady at the helm lands on Greenland on Thursday. It's not a provocation, says USA's President Donald Trump
Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions
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Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

The decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh
Protests Surge in Istanbul as Mayor Imamoglu Faces Imprisonment
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Protests Surge in Istanbul as Mayor Imamoglu Faces Imprisonment

The Mayor of Istanbul, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Dismissed After Arrest
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Dismissed After Arrest

Istanbul's mayor, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned pending a trial
Erdogan's Crackdown on CHP Sparks Concerns Over Turkey's Democracy
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Erdogan's Crackdown on CHP Sparks Concerns Over Turkey's Democracy

President Erdogan's tightening grip on Turkey has so far mainly targeted the Kurds. That he is now taking on the old state-bearing party CHP is "new and very disturbing", says Turkey expert Jenny White
This is how it went for the "party Swedes"
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This is how it went for the "party Swedes"

A good deal in the short term – but slightly worse over time. The so-called "party Swedes" who were lured by well-paid jobs in Norway around 2010 often fell behind when they went home again, according to a study
Planted stolen corals: "Impressive"
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Planted stolen corals: "Impressive"

Researchers have managed to plant out red coral that was harvested illegally. Ten years later, they can conclude that the project was successful
Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers
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Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers

All future social workers should be trained in youth criminality. This is acute, says Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals)
Multiresistant bacteria spreads at Sahlgrenska
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Multiresistant bacteria spreads at Sahlgrenska

In recent months, around 50 patients have been infected with a multiresistant bacterium at Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SU).
After Örebro Tragedy: We Need to Adjust the Radar
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After Örebro Tragedy: We Need to Adjust the Radar

To prevent school shootings in the future, society needs to get better at reading the signals that people send out. There is much to learn from countries like the USA, researchers believe
Proposal: Let Property Tax Finance the Defense
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Proposal: Let Property Tax Finance the Defense

Increased taxes, deficit targets or a Swedish equivalent to Elon Musk's downsizing institute Doge? Tough choices and priorities are to be expected when Sweden needs to invest even more in defense. This is what some of the country's leading economists think
Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court
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Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court

The notable Aurora case cannot be taken up in court, announces the Supreme Court. It is a setback for the environmental movement
Dyslexia Researcher Receives Reading Prize
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Dyslexia Researcher Receives Reading Prize

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