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Estonians divided over Swedish prisoners set to be transferred to Tartu
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Estonians divided over Swedish prisoners set to be transferred to Tartu

The prisoners from Sweden have created political strife in Estonia even before the first ones have arrived in Tartu. "We don't want them here, people are pissed off," says an Estonian whom TT meets
Tjörn boat crash: Prosecutor says pleasure boat was visible on radar
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Tjörn boat crash: Prosecutor says pleasure boat was visible on radar

The captain of the boat accident off Tjörn has been arrested. According to the prosecutor, the pleasure boat was visible on radar
Shot in Lisbon tourist district, woman says bullet is still in her chest
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Shot in Lisbon tourist district, woman says bullet is still in her chest

Anna was strolling through Lisbon's tourist district when she was suddenly shot in the chest. She has now left the hospital - but the bullet is still there
Knivsta refuses to build homes under railway agreement with the state
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Knivsta refuses to build homes under railway agreement with the state

The state is to expand the railway between Uppsala and Stockholm in exchange for a certain number of homes being built. But Knivsta Municipality does not intend to build according to the agreement
Kristersson on Putin’s threat: Russians are incredibly irritated
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Kristersson on Putin’s threat: Russians are incredibly irritated

Russia is threatening to seize ships from Western countries in response to Europe’s plans to sell cargo seized from Russian ships in the so-called "shadow fleet". They are incredibly irritated, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) tells TT
Kristersson blasts proposed bank tax as S blames itself for higher mortgage rates
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Kristersson blasts proposed bank tax as S blames itself for higher mortgage rates

S wants to introduce a bank tax - but the banks are warning that it would lead to higher mortgage rates. “Then I think you should change banks,” S leader Magdalena Andersson tells SR Ekot
Russian couple released from Swedish Migration Agency detention center
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Russian couple released from Swedish Migration Agency detention center

The two Russian citizens who were arrested on Thursday have been released from the Swedish Migration Agency's detention center, their lawyer Silas Aliki confirms to TT. It is clear that there are questions about why they were detained
Christian Democrats propose cap on building permit fees at SEK 28,000
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Christian Democrats propose cap on building permit fees at SEK 28,000

A cap on building permit fees that would not exceed SEK 28,000. This is proposed by the Christian Democrats with the aim of evening out differences in fees between municipalities across the country
Swedish tourist shot in Lisbon restaurant, man arrested for attempted murder
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Swedish tourist shot in Lisbon restaurant, man arrested for attempted murder

A Swedish woman in her 40s has been shot in Lisbon, Portugal. Police said on Tuesday that a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
KI: Recession over, two interest rate hikes expected from December
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KI: Recession over, two interest rate hikes expected from December

The recession will soon be over. Now, a series of interest rate hikes await, according to the National Institute of Economic Research (KI)
Åkesson wants to spend zero on integration, expects permanent permits to be temporary
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Åkesson wants to spend zero on integration, expects permanent permits to be temporary

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson does not want to spend any money on integration if his party is in government after the election. He also expects permanent residence permits to be converted into temporary ones, he tells Sveriges Radio
Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ranks fourth on New York Times thriller list
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Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ranks fourth on New York Times thriller list

The New York Times has named the late author Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2005) the fourth best thriller novel of the 21st century, according to a new list.
Kristersson leaves open extension of temporary tax cuts as food and fuel prices rise
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Kristersson leaves open extension of temporary tax cuts as food and fuel prices rise

More expensive food and higher electricity and fuel prices risk hitting Swedish households hard this autumn. But the government has not yet decided whether to extend temporary crisis measures such as lower food VAT and reduced fuel taxes
Leipzig drone incident marks escalation, says security expert
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Leipzig drone incident marks escalation, says security expert

It is too early to point to Russia as responsible for the drone incident at Leipzig Airport, even though much points in that direction, hybrid threat expert and Russia expert Hanna Smith tells TT.
Dadgostar calls Left Party support letter to terrorist a mistake
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Dadgostar calls Left Party support letter to terrorist a mistake

Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls her party colleague's letter of support to a terrorist "a mistake". We should have handled this better here, she says
Remains found after severe house fire in Sköldinge, Sweden
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Remains found after severe house fire in Sköldinge, Sweden

The remains of a person have been found after a severe fire broke out in a building in Sköldinge in Katrineholm municipality, police write on their website.
Swedish game studio Dice taken over by Saudi owners after EA deal closes
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Swedish game studio Dice taken over by Saudi owners after EA deal closes

The Saudi state and a company led by Trump's son-in-law are taking over the Swedish game studio Dice. The purchase of Electronic Arts for $55 billion is now complete
Åkesson on the Quisling row: Crocodile tears
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Åkesson on the Quisling row: Crocodile tears

SD MP Richard Jomshof calls both S leader Magdalena Andersson and Anders Lindberg, Aftonbladet's political editor-in-chief, quislings. The language stirs emotions among party leaders in both blocs
Pleasure boat pilot questioned after fatal Tjörn accident
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Pleasure boat pilot questioned after fatal Tjörn accident

The pilot of the pleasure boat has now been questioned by police about the fatal accident off Tjörn. The Swedish Maritime Administration's pilot, like the earlier captain of the cargo ship, has been informed of suspicion of a crime - but will not be remanded in custody
Forssell on Ceuta migrant crisis: We warned of the risks
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Forssell on Ceuta migrant crisis: We warned of the risks

The government criticizes Spain's migration policy for having enabled the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) thinks the Spanish government should "take back control" by learning from Sweden
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with massive criticism. Several influential bodies in the football world have turned against the chairman
Russia summoned over reckless attacks in Ukraine, says foreign ministry
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Russia summoned over reckless attacks in Ukraine, says foreign ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires on Monday to protest the country's extensive attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Suspected Swedish gang leader arrested in Spain over murder and attempted murder claims
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Suspected Swedish gang leader arrested in Spain over murder and attempted murder claims

A 21-year-old Swedish man identified as a leader in the criminal gang environment has been arrested by Spanish police. He is suspected of, among other things, aiding and abetting murder and attempted murder
Students spend almost all their income on rent and food, report says
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Students spend almost all their income on rent and food, report says

Students spend basically their entire income on two things: rent and food, according to a new report. Alexandra Berntling, 25, knows the picture well: you have to prioritize dentist visits if you want to be able to pay the rent
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