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Abolition of salary requirements in healthcare welcomed, with hesitation
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Abolition of salary requirements in healthcare welcomed, with hesitation

The government promises that some healthcare workers will be exempted from the increased salary requirement for work permits. Good, say Kommunal and SKR, but they warn that questions still remain
International Women's Day: How Equal Is Sweden
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International Women's Day: How Equal Is Sweden

The majority of Swedes see gender equality as a societal gain, but the gap between men and women remains large in many areas. While political representation is approaching balance, men continue to have an income advantage - and women remain more vulnerable to violence in intimate relationships
Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection
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Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection

40 years have passed since Olof Palme was shot - and one day after a man was convicted of molestation and unlawful threats against two ministers. Politicians need more protection, says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund
Every second bus driver barely has time for a proper lunch break
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Every second bus driver barely has time for a proper lunch break

One in two bus drivers do not have time to take a proper lunch break and are considering leaving the profession within the next three years, a survey shows.
Police cannot alert independent schools about a teacher suspected of child pornography
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Police cannot alert independent schools about a teacher suspected of child pornography

Police cannot warn independent schools when an employee is suspected of child pornography offenses as the principle of public disclosure does not apply to private employers.
Government wants to introduce vocational exams at upper secondary schools
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Government wants to introduce vocational exams at upper secondary schools

The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government
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The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government

The Center Party is going into the election this fall with the goal of replacing the Tidö government and, at the same time, drawing red lines on the question of government formation. "We will never accept a government with the Left Party," says Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
School principal: “We are calling for help from the state”
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School principal: “We are calling for help from the state”

The mining industry in Gällivare generates billions in revenue. But the municipality's schools are among the most impoverished in the country – and it could get worse
"Unsustainable situation" at preschool - three are being bought out
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"Unsustainable situation" at preschool - three are being bought out

Small children who are regularly punished and play that degenerates into violence - after serious misconduct at a preschool in Ljungby municipality, three employees are being bought out, reports P4 Kronoberg.
Defrauded municipalities of millions – sentenced to prison
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Defrauded municipalities of millions – sentenced to prison

A woman who previously worked as a municipal manager is sentenced to prison after defrauding herself of millions, reports SVT Helsingborg.
Children were punished – staff removed from service
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Children were punished – staff removed from service

Punishments, games that degenerated into violence and lack of care have occurred at a preschool in Ljungby municipality, according to an investigation. Now, staff have been removed from service
Here wine corks will get a new life – first in Sweden
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Here wine corks will get a new life – first in Sweden

The mulled wine is drunk and the champagne bottle is popped – but what happens to the cork? Until now, they have ended up in the trash, but now Karlstad is the first in Sweden to recycle wine corks. We want others to be able to follow suit, says Christoffer Henriksson at Karlstads Energi
Forssell on the municipalities' nobb: "Irresponsible"
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Forssell on the municipalities' nobb: "Irresponsible"

Stockholm joins the ranks of municipalities that say no to the government's invitation to cooperate on voluntary repatriation, reports Mitt i. But the Minister for Migration rejects the criticism
Moderate Party Proposes Life Sentences for Particularly Serious Rape
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Moderate Party Proposes Life Sentences for Particularly Serious Rape

The Moderate Party wants municipalities to be able to employ special security guards to increase safety on streets and squares. The party will also work for life imprisonment for particularly serious rapes
Kommunal Warns of Conflict Over Personal Assistance Hiring Blockade
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Kommunal Warns of Conflict Over Personal Assistance Hiring Blockade

Kommunal issues a warning of conflict in the area of privately employed personal assistants.
Social Democrats Propose Profit Ban in Swedish Immigrant Education
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Social Democrats Propose Profit Ban in Swedish Immigrant Education

The Social Democrats want to introduce a profit ban within the education Swedish for immigrants (SFI). It has been the wild west, says S spokesperson Lawen Redar
Pregnant Women to Receive Retroactive Compensation for Lost Salary
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Pregnant Women to Receive Retroactive Compensation for Lost Salary

Thousands of publicly employed individuals may have missed out on salary during pregnancy. Now they will receive retroactive compensation
Kommunal Calls for Action After Ambulance Nurse's Death in Nordanstig
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Kommunal Calls for Action After Ambulance Nurse's Death in Nordanstig

This weekend's events in Nordanstig must lead to changes for the safety of ambulance nurses, according to Kommunal's chairman Malin Ragnegård. This should not be allowed to happen, she says
Culture Minister Proud of 2026 Budget Despite Lowest Share Since 2000
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Culture Minister Proud of 2026 Budget Despite Lowest Share Since 2000

Culture receives 9. 6 billion kronor in the autumn budget
Russian Offensives in Ukraine Show Minimal Gains
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Russian Offensives in Ukraine Show Minimal Gains

Russian claims of extensive military successes on Ukrainian territory are being rejected by Ukraine. On the contrary, Russia seems to have barely advanced at all since November 2022
Government Launches Investigation into Background Check Regulations
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Government Launches Investigation into Background Check Regulations

The alarms about infiltration follow each other. The government now wants to review the regulations for background checks in both private and public activities
Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims: A Lifesaver's Perspective
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Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims: A Lifesaver's Perspective

We pump in tax money to minimize fatal accidents in traffic – why not to stop drowning deaths? This is what Louise Brädde wonders, who has dedicated her life to lifesaving. 2025 is a sad year – it should become an election issue, she thinks
Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims: A Lifesaver's Insight
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Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims: A Lifesaver's Insight

We pump in tax money to minimize fatal accidents in traffic – why not to stop drowning deaths? That's what Louise Brädde wonders, who has dedicated her life to lifesaving. 2025 is a sad year – it should become an election issue, she thinks
Stone Marten Eradication Efforts Resume in Sweden
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Stone Marten Eradication Efforts Resume in Sweden

It looks cute but can cause damage for billions. After the work to eradicate the invasive mink has been down, there is now hope that it can be eradicated from Sweden
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