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Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel
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Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel

The government and the Social Democrats are proposing a temporary reduction in taxes on gasoline and diesel. They also want to introduce an increased electricity subsidy for all households
Healthcare workers offered 100,000 kronor to move their vacation
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Healthcare workers offered 100,000 kronor to move their vacation

In Västernorrland, healthcare workers are being offered an extra 100,000 kronor if they relocate during their vacation. Many regions are also trying to eliminate the system of extra compensation during the summer
Sweden Supports Hormuz Initiative for Dialogue
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Sweden Supports Hormuz Initiative for Dialogue

Sweden has joined countries seeking to help make shipping through the Strait of Hormuz safe. But so far the efforts have amounted only to a statement
Foreign Ministry officials participated in Iran's celebration - criticized by S
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Foreign Ministry officials participated in Iran's celebration - criticized by S

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in a celebration marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution at the Iranian embassy in Stockholm. The participation has been criticized by Morgan Johansson (S)
Now Katja Nyberg is formally an independent MP
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Now Katja Nyberg is formally an independent MP

MP Katja Nyberg has already left the Sweden Democrats. Now she is also leaving the party's parliamentary group
Social Democrats demand temporary reduction in fuel taxes
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Social Democrats demand temporary reduction in fuel taxes

The Social Democrats are demanding that the government temporarily lower taxes on gasoline and diesel.
Ukraine starts camp today for the World Cup playoff against Sweden in Valencia
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Ukraine starts camp today for the World Cup playoff against Sweden in Valencia

Sweden will only gather on Monday for the World Cup playoff - by then a large part of Ukraine's squad will already have been gathered for three days.
Riksdag to be convened in extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13 this summer
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Riksdag to be convened in extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13 this summer

The Riksdag will be called into extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13, Altinget reports.
Last day of court for Høiby - unique media pressure
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Last day of court for Høiby - unique media pressure

After seven weeks of hearings, the trial of Norway's bonus prince, Marius Borg Høiby, is over. On the final day, the defense focused on weaknesses in the women's testimonies, but the prosecutors believe they have presented sufficient evidence
Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism
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Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism

Are four years of war finally starting to wear on the patience of Ukraine's president? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's harsh remarks are drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents.
Madelene Sagström pregnancy plan: Play a major competition in the seventh month
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Madelene Sagström pregnancy plan: Play a major competition in the seventh month

Madelene Sagström is 15 weeks pregnant - but hopes to play three majors before she goes on maternity leave. At the same time, caddie Shane Codd has received a clear directive
Cecilia Rönn proposed to challenge Simona Mohamsson: Big decision
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Cecilia Rönn proposed to challenge Simona Mohamsson: Big decision

Leading Liberals in Jönköping County have nominated Cecilia Rönn, the party's economic policy spokesperson, as the new party leader to replace Simona Mohamsson. Rönn told TT that she has not yet decided whether she wants to become party leader
Lawyer seeks to reopen Knutby murder case
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Lawyer seeks to reopen Knutby murder case

Lawyer Johan Eriksson seeks to overturn the nanny's murder conviction in Knutby. On Friday, he will submit a request to the Attorney General to reopen the preliminary investigation
The Riksdag approves new indefinite sentence of safe custody
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The Riksdag approves new indefinite sentence of safe custody

The Riksdag approves the new indefinite sentence of safe custody.
Swedish citizen executed in Iran: Prime Minister calls it disgusting
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Swedish citizen executed in Iran: Prime Minister calls it disgusting

"A Swedish citizen was executed in Iran on Wednesday morning. It is truly disgusting, but unfortunately not entirely surprising
EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says
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EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says

It's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
Ryan Gosling becomes a space pilot, twice in a row
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Ryan Gosling becomes a space pilot, twice in a row

Next year, Ryan Gosling will appear as a space pilot in “Star Wars: Starfighter. ” But now, there is a premiere for “Project Hail Mary,” in which he plays a reluctant space pilot on a mission to save the Earth
EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet
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EU Council President António Costa says we need to talk to Russia, but not yet

We need to talk to Russia - but not yet, says EU Council President António Costa ahead of another fateful summit in Brussels. He expects Hungary to stop blocking EU loans to Ukraine - but cannot say how
Ludwig Göransson wins Oscar, pays tribute to his father
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Ludwig Göransson wins Oscar, pays tribute to his father

It was his father who introduced Ludwig Göransson to the blues. Now they get to celebrate an Oscar
Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work
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Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not intend to suggest to voters that they should support either L or any other party. He told TT that urging voters to support a particular party basically does not work
Oscar expert: This is how it goes for Stellan Skarsgård tonight
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Oscar expert: This is how it goes for Stellan Skarsgård tonight

Tonight, Stellan Skarsgård could become the first male Swedish actor to win an Oscar. The chance is there, says one of Hollywood's biggest Oscar experts
Legislative Council strongly opposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years
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Legislative Council strongly opposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years

The government went ahead with the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility despite strong criticism during the consultation at the end of January. Now the Legislative Council has also reviewed the proposal and strongly opposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years
After the Olympic fiasco, Anger wants to replace the national team management
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After the Olympic fiasco, Anger wants to replace the national team management

Sweden's skiers were responsible for a fiasco at the Olympics, and national team manager Anders Byström has been criticized. Now Edvin Anger wants the national team management to be replaced
Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France
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Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France

The government is preparing the team that will initiate an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence with France. This is an extensive process, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says
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