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Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech
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Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech

S-leader Magdalena Andersson paints a dark picture of the world situation in her speech in Almedalen. Growth, defense and jobs are her focus if she becomes prime minister
H&M CEO Highlights Continued Importance of Physical Stores
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H&M CEO Highlights Continued Importance of Physical Stores

The clothing chain H&M shows a falling sales but margins that end up higher than expected. At the same time, the clothing giant continues to open new stores – and closes others
Mohamsson Praises Mats Persson's Impact After Minister Resignation
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Mohamsson Praises Mats Persson's Impact After Minister Resignation

Ahmadreza Djalali Moved Again in Iran Sparking Deep Fears
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Ahmadreza Djalali Moved Again in Iran Sparking Deep Fears

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has once again been moved away from his fellow prisoners in Iran. – He is in great danger, says Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, founder of the organization IHR which monitors executions in Iran
Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal
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Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson welcomes that the NATO countries have agreed on the 5-percent goal. I think it's a good decision, he says to TT
Iran Intensifies Surveillance Amid Rising Oppression
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Iran Intensifies Surveillance Amid Rising Oppression

Iran's judiciary threatens increased reprisals for those accused of collaborating with the "enemy" and will monitor the people even more. Threatening messages are sent to Iranians who have been in contact with abroad
Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali
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Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has during Tuesday morning spoken with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister about the need to release the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is sentenced to death in Iran.
Iran's Expected Attack on US Base in Qatar Analyzed by Expert
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Iran's Expected Attack on US Base in Qatar Analyzed by Expert

Iran attacked on Monday an American base in Qatar in response to the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. It is expected, some form of attack was expected, says US expert Jan Hallenberg to TT
Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Moved from Tehran Prison
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Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Moved from Tehran Prison

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been moved from his cell in Evin prison in Tehran, confirms his wife to TT.
Three Charged in Malmö Shooting of Young Father
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Three Charged in Malmö Shooting of Young Father

A young father was shot dead in his home in Malmö in the middle of the night. Now three people are being prosecuted, of which two teenage boys, for involvement in the murder
Kristersson Stresses Importance of Preventing Iran's Nuclear Weapon Development
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Kristersson Stresses Importance of Preventing Iran's Nuclear Weapon Development

It is important that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, believes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. ”It is also important that the spiral of violence in the Middle East is stopped”, he writes on X
Pistol Discovered at Malmö Playground Prompts Police Investigation
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Pistol Discovered at Malmö Playground Prompts Police Investigation

Minister Urges Diplomacy in Meeting with Rubio on Israel-Iran Conflict
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Minister Urges Diplomacy in Meeting with Rubio on Israel-Iran Conflict

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has during Midsummer Eve been in Washington and met her American colleague Marco Rubio. They are very clear that they put American interests first, she says to TT
Swedish Justice Minister: System Fails to Protect Women
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Swedish Justice Minister: System Fails to Protect Women

The Swedish judicial system does not protect women sufficiently, says Sweden's Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer. The comment comes after the so-called Nytorgsman was convicted of a rape that occurred while he was conditionally released
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
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