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Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget. .

Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Princess Ines Baptized at Drottningholm with Royal Family in Attendance

It became an occasionally lively event when Prince Carl Philip's and Princess Sofia's daughter Ines was baptized, eagerly cheered on by her three big brothers, princes Alexander, Gabriel and Julian and a whole bunch of cousins. .

Princess Ines Baptized at Drottningholm with Royal Family in Attendance

Proposed Bill: Sweden to Enforce Stricter IT Security Standards

The requirements for cyber security should be raised for more actors and companies in Sweden, according to a law proposal that the government has decided on. Those who fail to meet the requirements may be forced to pay fines.

Proposed Bill: Sweden to Enforce Stricter IT Security Standards

Kristersson's Salary to Increase in July

The Government Salaries Committee has decided on the ministers' new salaries. Ulf Kristersson's salary will be increased in July to 204,000 kronor per month from previously 198,000 kronor.

Kristersson's Salary to Increase in July

Kristersson Calls Activist Incident a Threat to Swedish Democracy

An activist group says they have carried out an action outside Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard's home. The police are investigating the incident as an unlawful intrusion.

Kristersson Calls Activist Incident a Threat to Swedish Democracy

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying.

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

The Liberals' party leader Johan Pehrson has done his last party leader debate. He was thanked with books, a reading tablet and an ABF course.

Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

SVT Faces New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions

During the night to Wednesday, SVT was exposed to new overload attacks, this reports SVT's Morgonstudion. Sweden is under attack in the sense that enormous extensive cyberattacks are ongoing all the time, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

SVT Faces New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions

Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) fends off the opposition's criticism of the government's gas policy. You are deliberately whipping up the mood in Sweden and pretending that Sweden is not doing anything, he says.

Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy

Government Seeks More Power During Severe Crises Without Riksdag Approval

The government is proposed to have more power during severe crises in peacetime. In exceptional cases, decisions on temporary measures should be able to be taken without the Riksdag first approving them.

Government Seeks More Power During Severe Crises Without Riksdag Approval

Swedish Minister Criticizes Activists for Disrupting Public Order

Sweden's Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oscar Bohlin (M), targets in a post on X criticism against activists who have called the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' consular emergency hotline and demonstrated outside the Riksdag. .

Swedish Minister Criticizes Activists for Disrupting Public Order

Riksdag Website Faces Accessibility Issues

It is currently a problem to access the Riksdag's website. The one who enters the site is met by an error message: "Right now it may be difficult to reach parts of the Riksdag's website.

Riksdag Website Faces Accessibility Issues

Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was on the ship Madleen which was on its way to Gaza when it was boarded by Israeli forces. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) emphasizes personal responsibility – and that no one is deemed to be in danger.

Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation.

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Sweden Acquires Antibiotic Factory to Ensure Medicine Supply

Sweden will buy an antibiotic factory to ensure the supply of important medicines during, among other things, crisis situations. .

Sweden Acquires Antibiotic Factory to Ensure Medicine Supply

Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders

The Constitutional Committee (KU) criticizes the three party leaders in the government. The reason is a debate article about preventing new citizenship.

Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

The opposition's lead increases in SCB's measurement. The opposition gets 55.

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

Criticism Mounts Over Swedish Government's Plan to Rent Estonian Prisons

Trade unions and human rights organizations are criticizing the government for plans to rent prison spaces in Estonia. This is a very bad proposal.

Criticism Mounts Over Swedish Government's Plan to Rent Estonian Prisons

Farm Alcohol Sales Begin in Höganäs with First Beer and Wine Sold

Now the farm sale of alcohol is underway. Höganäs Brewery has sold its first bottle of beer and Kullaberg's vineyard has sold its first bottle of wine to the chairman of the municipal council in Höganäs.

Farm Alcohol Sales Begin in Höganäs with First Beer and Wine Sold

Municipal Delays Impact Farm Alcohol Sales as Permits Begin

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (CD) criticizes "extreme" differences between municipalities' fees and processing times. It is not reasonable for a task that is largely standardized.

Municipal Delays Impact Farm Alcohol Sales as Permits Begin

Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress

The Social Democrats are betting on new cards in the party leadership, the heavy executive committee. Two former ministers step back and become deputies in the executive committee.

Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress

Municipalities Vary in Approaches to Farm Sales of Beer and Wine

When farm sales of beer and wine are allowed from Sunday, it becomes clear how differently the municipalities choose to handle the permit process. In some cases, beer and wine manufacturers may have to wait until autumn.

Municipalities Vary in Approaches to Farm Sales of Beer and Wine

Social Democrats Propose Wealth Tax Increase for Welfare Funding

The Social Democrats are open to the state being able to borrow for large investments. Tax revenues are also to rise and the very wealthiest to pay more to fund welfare.

Social Democrats Propose Wealth Tax Increase for Welfare Funding

Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources

The government claims that the investments made in civil defense have increased Sweden's ability to withstand various crises and ultimately war. Water supply, stockpiling of food and healthcare products are some areas highlighted.

Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources