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Sweden Introduces Cultural Canon After Years of Debate
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Sweden Introduces Cultural Canon After Years of Debate

After several years of work, and debate, a Swedish cultural canon will be handed over to the Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) on Tuesday. This is what we know so far about the cultural canon
Signal Faults Cause Major Train Delays to and from Stockholm
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Signal Faults Cause Major Train Delays to and from Stockholm

Train Delays on Gothenburg-Stockholm Route Due to Switch Fault
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Train Delays on Gothenburg-Stockholm Route Due to Switch Fault

TV4 Exits Terrestrial Network: How to Know If You're Affected
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TV4 Exits Terrestrial Network: How to Know If You're Affected

At the turn of the year, TV4 will stop broadcasting in the terrestrial network. These are the conditions when Sweden's largest commercial TV channel becomes a pure pay service
Outrage Over Hospital Attack in Gaza Sparks Calls for Accountability
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Outrage Over Hospital Attack in Gaza Sparks Calls for Accountability

News agencies Reuters and Associated Press (AP) are furious after yesterday's deadly Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister calls the attack – in which Sveriges Radio's employee was also injured – "a tragic misfortune"
Swedish Journalist Baraa Lafi Injured in Gaza Hospital Attack
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Swedish Journalist Baraa Lafi Injured in Gaza Hospital Attack

Among the journalists who were injured in Israel's attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis is one of Swedish Radio's employees, Ekot reports.
Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting
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Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

After the summer's Swedish customs meeting between the USA and China, the Government Offices are forced to pay over half a million in cancellation fees for a course room that was never used, reports SR Ekot which has requested invoices.
Parties Clash Over Healthcare for Gaza's Children in Sweden
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Parties Clash Over Healthcare for Gaza's Children in Sweden

The Liberals want Sweden to provide healthcare to sick children from Gaza, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. But the Foreign Minister sees difficulties and Jimmie Åkesson says a straight no
Klas Eriksson's Summer Program Tops Listening Charts
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Klas Eriksson's Summer Program Tops Listening Charts

Klas Eriksson tops the listening list of this year's summer speakers. He is already up to one and a half million subsequent listens, says "Sommar's" program manager Bibi Rödöö
SVT Sports Icon Agne Jälevik Passes Away at 82
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SVT Sports Icon Agne Jälevik Passes Away at 82

The former SVT profile Agne Jälevik is dead after a period of illness, the channel writes on its website. Jälevik, who worked at SVT's sports editorial office for 38 years, became 82 years old
Few Ministers Report Conflicts of Interest Despite Shareholdings
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Few Ministers Report Conflicts of Interest Despite Shareholdings

Only one of nine ministers who have owned shares during the current term of office has reported conflict of interest – despite having made decisions that may be stock-price affecting, according to an examination by SVT News.
Henrik Landerholm Denies Charges in Secret Information Negligence Trial
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Henrik Landerholm Denies Charges in Secret Information Negligence Trial

Henrik Landerholm firmly denies the allegations against him. I would have liked to see the prosecutor discontinue the preliminary investigation and come to the conclusion that no charges should be brought
Oskarshamn Nuclear Plant Shutdown Extended for Pipe Repair
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Oskarshamn Nuclear Plant Shutdown Extended for Pipe Repair

The nuclear power plant in Oskarshamn, which is the country's largest, will stand still a month longer than expected, reports Sveriges Radio.
Tropical Nights in Sweden Triple Over Past Decade, Study Finds
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Tropical Nights in Sweden Triple Over Past Decade, Study Finds

It has become more than three times as common with tropical nights in Sweden, shows an examination from Sveriges Radio Ekot.
Swedes Face Potential Delay in Access to New Alzheimer's Drug
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Swedes Face Potential Delay in Access to New Alzheimer's Drug

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
Police Seize Assets Worth Over 70 Million Kronor Under New Law
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Police Seize Assets Worth Over 70 Million Kronor Under New Law

Christopher Garplind Cancels Way Out West Show Due to Exhaustion
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Christopher Garplind Cancels Way Out West Show Due to Exhaustion

SVT program host Christopher Garplind cancels his "Late night show" at the festival, reports Expressen.
Sveriges Radio Journalists Can Continue Gaza Coverage as Usual
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Sveriges Radio Journalists Can Continue Gaza Coverage as Usual

SVT Journalists Who Signed Gaza Petition May Face Reporting Restrictions
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SVT Journalists Who Signed Gaza Petition May Face Reporting Restrictions

Yesterday, Sveriges Radio announced that the employees who signed the so-called Gad petition may be stopped from covering Gaza. SVT is considering following the same line, writes Dagens Media
Fines Proposed for Parents Over Unapproved School Absences
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Fines Proposed for Parents Over Unapproved School Absences

Parents who take children out of school without permission should be able to receive fines. This is what the government wants, which is appointing an investigation to prevent unauthorized school absence
Increase in Male Rape Reports Over the Past Decade
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Increase in Male Rape Reports Over the Past Decade

More men choose to report that they have been exposed to a rape. In ten years, the number of reports from men has doubled, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot
Hudiksvall Apartment Fire Prompts Public Safety Alert
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Hudiksvall Apartment Fire Prompts Public Safety Alert

A vital message to the public (VMA) has been issued to residents in central Hudiksvall due to a fire in an apartment building with heavy smoke development.
Older Women in Small Towns Face Highest Risk of Partner Violence
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Older Women in Small Towns Face Highest Risk of Partner Violence

Women who are over 65 and who live in smaller towns run the greatest risk of being murdered by their partner, according to the police's mapping, reports Sveriges Radio.
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