Around 30 sites that advertise sex purchases in Sweden have been mapped in a new report. Buyers review openly – and many realize that it could be human trafficking. In other words, it is people who have committed a criminal act who go in and review their crime, says researcher Lisa Kaati.
SwedenSeveral healthcare companies in Sweden are selling subscriptions where weight loss drugs are prescribed. The companies are also advertising their subscriptions on social media, which may violate the law, reports Ekot.
SwedenThe government's citizenship test in Swedish and social studies may be delayed, writes DN.
Swedish politicsThose at greatest risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 were those who tested the least, leading to an undercount of the number of people infected, according to a new study.
SwedenFor several years, young people's alcohol consumption has decreased - but despite this, the perception that "everyone drinks" remains. It is difficult to compare with previous generations, says Mojtaba Ghodsi, CEO of IQ, whose recent report shows that young people continue to drink less and alcohol loses its status.
SwedenEnvironmental and climate researcher Johan Rockström is appointed "Swede of the year", an award given by the organisation Swedes in the world.
SwedenA large part of today's environmental problems can be attributed to food, according to the major research report EAT-Lancet. This is what you can put on your plate if you want to live healthily and environmentally friendly, according to the study.
SwedenHelsinki District Court lacked jurisdiction to sentence the captain of the tanker Eagle S for several cable breaks in the Gulf of Finland. But it does not mean that it is free for Russia to do as they want on international waters, according to an expert.
WorldResearchers have cracked the code for how we can become healthier, strengthen the economy and save the planet at the same time. The solution is our food, according to a new giant report. The research is very clear, says sustainability professor Line Gordon.
SwedenThe Tidö parties' budget initiative is larger than many had thought beforehand. The content is, however, far from what the Swedish economy needs, according to several assessors. It is an own goal, says Swedbank's chief economist Mattias Persson about the initiative that the government is missing according to him.
BusinessKebnekaise's south peak continues to sink. According to this year's measurement of the glacier, the peak has shrunk by 1.5 meters compared to last year. We will see negative results for all glaciers we investigate this year as well, says glacier researcher Nina Kirchner.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenThe 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.
Swedish politicsVasaloppet 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.
SportsGirls' 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.
SwedenResearchers 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.
SwedenStockholm 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.
Swedish politicsIsrael'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. Taking control of territories with violence is exactly what the world criticizes Russia for doing, she says.
ConflictsSummer'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. This year we saw it very early in the season, says Gunilla Svensson, professor of meteorology at Stockholm University.
SwedenIsrael'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.
ConflictsThe sale of perfume is increasing globally and it also leaves an impression on the second-hand market.
BusinessThe global fragrance market has grown larger than ever. On platforms like Tiktok, interest is spreading among young people to create their own signature scents.
BusinessOld 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.
WorldSaid 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. But one cannot expect it to affect the actions of states, he says.
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