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Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

USA's President Donald Trump says in an interview with Time that the Ukrainian Crimea, which was occupied and annexed by Russia in 2014, remains Russian. .
Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm Closes Permanently After 20 Years

Now the roulette balls have stopped rolling at Casino Cosmopol and the cards are laid definitively. As of today, all operations are closed in Stockholm.
Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm Closes Permanently After 20 Years

Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

The Social Democrats want to invest over a billion kronor to strengthen Sweden's healthcare preparedness. .
Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

The Government's investigator proposes a new law for future pandemics. It opens up for demands on face masks but not for introducing a total lockdown in Sweden.
New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

Police Seek Power to Force TikTok to Remove Gang Murder Ads

The police want to have the opportunity to force social media giants to remove assignments about gang murders. As long as we see the ads on the digital platforms, we are not doing enough, says national police chief Petra Lundh.
Police Seek Power to Force TikTok to Remove Gang Murder Ads

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism.
Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

Prosecutor Drops Case Against Swedish Left Party's Delgado Varas

Prosecutor declines to initiate preliminary investigation against V-politician Lorena Delgado Varas who has been reported to the police for incitement against a ethnic group, writes SvD. .
Prosecutor Drops Case Against Swedish Left Party's Delgado Varas

Jan Björklund Steps Down as Sweden's Ambassador in Rome

The Liberals' former party leader Jan Björklund is leaving the assignment as Sweden's ambassador in Rome, writes Expressen. .
Jan Björklund Steps Down as Sweden's Ambassador in Rome

Government Seeks Approval for Saab's Jet Sales to Denmark and Peru

Saab has two giant deals in progress. In the spring budget bill, the government is asking the parliament for authorization to approve the sale of reconnaissance and fighter jets to Denmark and Peru, reports Dagens Industri.
Government Seeks Approval for Saab's Jet Sales to Denmark and Peru

Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

The Government aims to have negotiated with the opposition by autumn on how to borrow and allocate 300 billion kronor for the upgrading of the defence. It may also result in a new NATO goal for civil defence.
Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

Swedish MP Steps Back After Police Report Over Anti-Semitic Post

The Left Party's Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is taking a break from her assignments after the Jewish Central Council reported her for incitement against an ethnic group. .
Swedish MP Steps Back After Police Report Over Anti-Semitic Post

Sweden's Finance Minister Criticizes US Tariff Policy as Risky Move

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) slams the Trump administration's tariff policy and warns of the effects of the trade war that is now at risk of taking off. They are playing a high-stakes game, she says.
Sweden's Finance Minister Criticizes US Tariff Policy as Risky Move

Social Democrats Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector

The Social Democrats want to abolish the free establishment right in the entire welfare sector. .
Social Democrats Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector

Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions

Sweden is lagging behind other countries when it comes to conflicts of interest and should tighten the rules for ministers' stock purchases, according to the organization Transparency International Sweden. .
Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions

Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm to Close Following Riksdag Decision

Now it's decided – Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm must close down, reports several media outlets. .
Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm to Close Following Riksdag Decision

Sweden Faces Pension Debate as Calls for Fee Hike Intensify

The general pension is expected to decrease as part of the total pension even if the fees to the pension system are increased, according to an analysis that the Riksdag's pension group has commissioned. Most important for the pension size is to work longer.
Sweden Faces Pension Debate as Calls for Fee Hike Intensify

Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility

Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves.
Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility

Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

The opposition, not entirely unexpectedly, gives the government a failing grade for the nuclear power proposal. Even the S, which does not have any principled opposition to new reactors, thinks that one is being offered a pig in a poke – that is, without knowing what one gets.
Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden

The Social Democrats want to tighten control over HVB homes, to prevent gang criminals from recruiting young people there. .
Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want the government to appoint an accident commission about Northvolt. .
Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

Kristersson Calls Turkey's Arrest of Erdogan Rival Very Alarming

Very alarming. That's what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the arrest in Turkey of President Erdogan's main challenger, Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Kristersson Calls Turkey's Arrest of Erdogan Rival Very Alarming

Princess Madeleine Ventures into Skincare with New Brand Minlen

Princess Madeleine is starting the company Minlen in collaboration with the Swiss beauty company Weleda. The products will be launched at the end of the summer.
Princess Madeleine Ventures into Skincare with New Brand Minlen

Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation

The Sweden Democrats' EU parliamentarians have submitted a proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. However, these ideas are rejected by the party centrally.
Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation
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