Sweden wants to make it easier to deport rapists
The government will take the initiative with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, to seek a changed interpretation of the refugee regulations, reports TV4. More people could be deported.
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Police apologize over criticism of Campus Risbergska operation
The police could have saved more lives at Campus Risbergska and gave incorrect information to relatives afterwards, according to a critical book by journalist Frida Sundkvist. "This is something that we of course regret," says Niclas Hallgren, deputy regional police chief, to TT.
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The government's response in the uranium dispute proposes new municipal veto
There is widespread criticism that the municipal veto against uranium mining will be removed this summer. The government's response is to introduce a new veto to allay concerns. "We want a quick investigation that ensures that mining in alum shale cannot take place without the municipalities' approval," said Minister of Climate and Environment Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
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EU resumes work on US trade tariff settlement
The European Parliament is resuming the process of approving the tariff settlement reached with the US this summer.
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Tidö parties want to force the Riksdag into session this summer
The government and the Sweden Democrats want the Riksdag to be convened during the summer to push through as many of the Tidö parties' policies as possible before the election. The government is probably extremely panicked, says Lena Hallengren, the Social Democrats' group leader.
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Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister
Jimmie Åkesson cannot gather enough support to become prime minister, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson in an interview with TT. But I can do it, and everyone else knows that too.
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The F grade is being abolished, but it will take time
The government is abolishing the grade F, and thus more students will have a better chance of passing their courses. "I am pleased that the Liberals and the government are now presenting a new grading system that will ensure that we get rid of the 'happiness grades'," says Simona Mohamsson. But the abolished F will remain in place for a while longer.
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Iran summons EU ambassadors to formally protest designation of Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization
Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned ambassadors from all EU countries with missions in Iran.
World
L-toppen Lotta Edholm: Not the first time we've been outnumbered
The situation for the Liberals is "very serious", but there are no plans at present to change the party's position on the government issue or its leader, the party's second vice-chairwoman, Lotta Edholm, told TT.
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Further defections from the Liberal Party
The crisis-hit Liberals are now suffering further defections.
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Top names in the Liberal Party are quitting as MP Gulan Avci withdraws her candidacy
Liberal MP Gulan Avci announced on X that she is not running for re-election.
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Finland: The happiest people in the world, the worst economy in the Nordic region
The Nordic neighbors have good economic prospects and stable government finances. But in Finland, things look much tougher. "The outlook is challenging," says Eiko Sievert of Scope Ratings, which is now considering lowering Finland's credit rating.
Business
Olympic hopeful Näslund eliminated after losing a ski
Ski-cross favorite Sandra Näslund was eliminated in the round of 16 of the World Cup competition in Val di Fassa, Italy. She lost a ski, which is not allowed, so she was eliminated, said national team captain Eric Iljans.
Sports
Staffanstorp politicians who refused to accept refugees acquitted
Top Moderate (M) politician Christian Sonesson and five other politicians in Staffanstorp have been acquitted of suspicion of gross misconduct. The politicians were charged over a political decision to stop receiving quota refugees.
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SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament
SD member Katja Nyberg is leaving the party but will remain in parliament as an independent, against the party's wishes. Earlier in the day the Swedish Transport Agency said Nyberg tested positive for drugs after being stopped by police during the off-season.
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Zita cinema in Stockholm delayed filing police report, chairman Björn Jordell says he was wrong
The Zita cinema in Stockholm called off a boycott of Israel due to threats. According to chairman Björn Jordell, the threats were reported to the police - but he has since backed down. Jordell said, "I thought the management had reported them to the police, but I was wrong."
Entertainment
EU sources say Fico shocked by Trump
Strange behavior by U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly "shocked" one of his closest supporters in Europe, EU sources claim.
World
Raid on municipal building in Sundsvall - five arrested
Five people have been arrested after a raid on the municipal building in Sundsvall. A sixth person has been brought in for questioning in Stockholm but is not suspected of any crime. The suspected crimes are serious accounting fraud and serious fraud.
Business
Stockholm's Zita cinema backs down on Israel boycott after bomb threat
The Zita cinema in Stockholm joined a boycott of Israel. Now it is backing down after receiving threats. "They are saying they are going to blow up Zita," says chairman Björn Jordell.
Entertainment
Suspected shooting on E4 outside Södertälje
Several people reported a suspected shooting on the E4 outside Södertälje. Despite a major effort, the police have not found any evidence that shots were fired.
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Suspicious object seized in Rättvik linked to explosive device defused earlier this week
The suspicious object in Rättvik has been secured, police announced. The case is linked to the explosive device found in the town earlier this week.
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The Polar Prize is on hold - it will not be awarded in 2026
There will be no Polar Prize in 2026. The board is putting the prize on hold and will develop "a strategy for the future," according to a message to TT.
Entertainment
Confirmed: Tre Kronor defender Jonas Brodin misses the Olympics
Setbacks for Tre Kronor have come in droves recently. It is now clear that defender Jonas Brodin will miss the Olympics in Milano-Cortina.
Sports
SD member Katja Nyberg removed from transparency council amid suspicions of drunk driving
Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) says SD member Katja Nyberg will be dismissed from several advisory boards amid suspicions of drunk driving. "We will make a decision in the near future," Strömmer tells TT.
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