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Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus
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Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus

Sweden stands out as a country in Europe when it comes to the unified effort to strengthen the defense, according to Kjell Engelbrekt, political scientist at the National Defense College. It is a strength in a defense context, he says to TT
EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support
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EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

The EU Commission's proposal on "greenwashing" risks being laid down after two years of negotiations, after withdrawn support from the conservative party group EPP.
Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Former Swedbank CEO Bonnesen
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Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Former Swedbank CEO Bonnesen

The Supreme Court grants leave to appeal to the former Swedbank CEO: Birgitte Bonnesen, who was convicted last year for gross fraud. It is a hugely pleasing message for us, now we have in practice gotten rid of this verdict from the Court of Appeal, says Bonnesen's lawyer Per E Samuelson
Investigation Closed for Diplomat Found Dead Amid Espionage Probe
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Investigation Closed for Diplomat Found Dead Amid Espionage Probe

The investigation against the top diplomat who was suspected of espionage and was found dead has been closed, according to court documents.
Waste Queen Fariba Vancor and Nine Others Sentenced in Think Pink Scandal
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Waste Queen Fariba Vancor and Nine Others Sentenced in Think Pink Scandal

“Waste Queen” Fariba Vancor and nine more people are sentenced after the environmental scandal Think Pink, where hundreds of thousands of tons of waste were dumped illegally around the country. Seven are sentenced to prison
Police Criticized for Lacking Routine in Mohamed Case
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Police Criticized for Lacking Routine in Mohamed Case

The National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh and Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) have been questioned in the Justice Committee about the police not acting when the 14-year-old Mohamed was reported missing in 2023. The boy and his friend were later found murdered
Tax Deductions to Boost Private Funding for Swedish Culture
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Tax Deductions to Boost Private Funding for Swedish Culture

It will be easier to donate money to cultural institutions and museums. Tax deductions will attract more patrons and sponsors
Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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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.
SVT Journalist and Actress Birgitta Alm Passes Away at 87
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SVT Journalist and Actress Birgitta Alm Passes Away at 87

Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action
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Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action

For just under a week ago, the activist Greta Thunberg came home from Israel. Now she is demonstrating for the Palestinians' cause in Stockholm
Bags Allowed at Diamond League Gala in Stockholm
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Bags Allowed at Diamond League Gala in Stockholm

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Israel and Iran to De-escalate Tensions
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Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Israel and Iran to De-escalate Tensions

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) urges Israel and Iran to de-escalation. The parties must come to their senses, she says to TT on Friday
Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns
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Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Sweden is pushing for EU measures to get Syrian refugees to return home. –Excellent with EU-common transport solutions for example, thinks Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party)
Royal Opera Renovation Forces Musical Quarter Relocation in Stockholm
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Royal Opera Renovation Forces Musical Quarter Relocation in Stockholm

When the Opera in Stockholm is renovated, the Royal Court Orchestra will rehearse in the Musical Quarters at Nybroplan. This means that the Musical Quarters' current operations will be terminated
Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden
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Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate
Bilderberg Group Meets at Stockholm's Grand Hotel Amid Secrecy
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Bilderberg Group Meets at Stockholm's Grand Hotel Amid Secrecy

A club for mutual admiration – or a closed society that secretly controls the world. Who are actually the Bilderberg group, which has booked the entire Grand Hotel in Stockholm? They are really discreet, says Christina Garsten, professor of social anthropology and author, about the mythical society
Magdalena Andersson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel
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Magdalena Andersson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel

The Social Democratic Party's party leader Magdalena Andersson directs harsh criticism at the Swedish government's handling of Israel's actions in Gaza. I want Sweden's government to raise its voice, she says in her speech on the first day of Järvaveck
Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision
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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
Municipality's Response to Campus Risbergska Shooting Rated Favorably
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Municipality's Response to Campus Risbergska Shooting Rated Favorably

Ten people were murdered in the school shooting at Campus Risbergska in February. A new investigation finds that the municipality handled the event in a largely good way
Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel
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Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel

Greta Thunberg is back in Sweden. At Arlanda she was received with applause and a gathering of people with Palestinian flags – after being deported from Israel
Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback
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Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Increased household consumption and higher production in the business sector meant that the Swedish economy grew by 0,4 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary calculation from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But at the same time, orders received by the industry fell sharply
Poland Urges Baltic Sea Rule Changes Amid Crisis Concerns
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Poland Urges Baltic Sea Rule Changes Amid Crisis Concerns

Outdated rules for entry into the Baltic Sea must be changed due to Russia's shadow fleet, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warns.
After Advertising Scandal Influencers Face Potential New Regulations
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After Advertising Scandal Influencers Face Potential New Regulations

Bianca Ingrosso, Jocke and Jonna and Therése Lindgren – it is some of them who the Swedish Consumer Agency has since previously initiated investigations against after unclearly marked advertising. Now the Swedish Consumer Agency gets a new assignment from the government
Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed
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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
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