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After the alarms: The government is investigating municipal adult education
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After the alarms: The government is investigating municipal adult education

Several reviews have shown shortcomings in municipal adult education. The government is now appointing an investigation to address the problems
Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike
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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike

Vattenfall management and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) are being summoned to the Riksdag's Economic Affairs Committee after the announcement of sharply increased electricity network fees. There is a limit somewhere, says the Left Party's Birger Lahti
Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits
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Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits

Around 4,000 people in criminal gang circles receive their basic livelihood from various types of benefits, according to a recent report from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. It is astonishing and deeply provocative, says Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) to TT
The government wants to tighten control of care workers
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The government wants to tighten control of care workers

The government wants to give municipalities increased opportunities to check criminal records, among other things, when hiring in areas such as healthcare and social care.
Court: 18-year-old terror suspect convicted
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Court: 18-year-old terror suspect convicted

The 18-year-old accused of planning a terrorist attack in central Stockholm will undergo a forensic psychiatric examination. The decision comes after the district court found that the prosecutor presented convincing evidence that he is guilty
May receive harsher punishment – announcement coming soon
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May receive harsher punishment – announcement coming soon

French biathlete Julia Simon could face a longer suspension after the fraud verdict. The announcement from the biathlete's disciplinary unit BIU could come by the end of the week
Yes to freezing 230 of Intellego's millions
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Yes to freezing 230 of Intellego's millions

The prosecutor is allowed to freeze a total of approximately 230 million kronor from the scandal-ridden company Intellego. The Stockholm District Court decided this on Wednesday, writes Dagens Industri
World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"
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World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"

Six World Cup gold medals out of six possible in Norwegian ski tracks. Then the women's cross-country team can be awarded a unique Bragdguld
Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns
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Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment
Suspicions against fired Intellego CEO have been strengthened
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Suspicions against fired Intellego CEO have been strengthened

Suspicions against the research company Intellego Technologies' fired CEO Claes Lindahl for gross fraud have been strengthened after last week's crackdown, Attorney General Thomas Hertz told Dagens Industri.
Climate Minister on the agreement: "a disappointment"
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Climate Minister on the agreement: "a disappointment"

The countries at the UN climate summit COP30 in Brazil have agreed on an agreement. Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is not satisfied with the agreement and calls it a "disappointment", but at the same time does not see it as a setback
After the opening losses in the European Championship – victory against Scotland
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After the opening losses in the European Championship – victory against Scotland

Both of Sweden's European Curling teams lost to Swiss opposition in the opening matches in Lohja, Finland. However, when Team Anna Hasselborg got a second chance, against Scotland, Sweden's first victory came
SBAB: Households lift the economy
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SBAB: Households lift the economy

The state-owned mortgage bank SBAB is raising its growth forecast – both for this year and next year. Higher household consumption will drive growth this year and next year there will also be a small boost from public consumption, according to chief economist Robert Boije
Nvidia beats expectations
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Nvidia beats expectations

High hopes but also great market anxiety. Once again, however, chip giant Nvidia beats market expectations
Merz: "Pure terror war" against civilians in Ukraine
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Merz: "Pure terror war" against civilians in Ukraine

Russia is waging a "pure war of terror" against Ukraine's civilian population, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Now he wants to use frozen Russian billions to help the country - "but there is still some persuasion work to be done," he tells TT
Kristersson: Wants to see clearer "commitment" from the US
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Kristersson: Wants to see clearer "commitment" from the US

As Russian bombs fall on Ukraine, European leaders are discussing how frozen Russian billions can be used to help the country survive. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for a breakthrough at the EU summit in December – and calls for more perseverance from the White House
S demands answers about gang-linked police weapon
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S demands answers about gang-linked police weapon

The Social Democrats want to summon the National Police Chief to the Justice Committee after reports that a lost police weapon has been used by criminals in shootings. I react with dismay
School housed for the second time – "frustrating"
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School housed for the second time – "frustrating"

At a school in Lindesberg in Örebro, students were taken into custody for the second time in a month. On both occasions, it was a false alarm
Accused 18-year-old admits to terrorist plots
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Accused 18-year-old admits to terrorist plots

The 18-year-old suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Kungsträdgården in Stockholm this summer has admitted the crime, his lawyer said in the district court.
The CEO of the Swedish National Pension Fund is not worried about the stock market decline.
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The CEO of the Swedish National Pension Fund is not worried about the stock market decline.

The stock market in both the US and Sweden is rising to record levels. At the same time, concerns are growing about a major stock market decline – although not for everyone
Many demonstrated against emissions in Eskilstuna
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Many demonstrated against emissions in Eskilstuna

A large demonstration was held in central Eskilstuna on Saturday against the establishment of a factory that has been granted permission to release hazardous chemicals in the municipality.
NHL boss's denial: "No need right now"
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NHL boss's denial: "No need right now"

The NBA basketball league will establish itself in Europe – but the NHL claims that there are no such plans. Even though the NHL has just opened an office in Switzerland
Bus driver released after questioning
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Bus driver released after questioning

The driver of the bus that crashed into a bus shelter in Stockholm on Friday afternoon has been released after questioning, the Swedish Prosecution Service said. Three people died when the bus plowed into a bus shelter in Stockholm
Moment of silence for bus victims before NHL game
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Moment of silence for bus victims before NHL game

The victims of the bus accident in Stockholm were honored with a moment of silence before the NHL game between Pittsburgh and Nashville in Avicii Arena.
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