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Large police operation in Örebro – alarm about loud bangs
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Large police operation in Örebro – alarm about loud bangs

Police are on scene in the Varberga area of Örebro after reports of loud bangs outside. There are no reports of injuries
Suspected Intellego manager at large
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Suspected Intellego manager at large

The fraud suspect former head of the suspended listed company Intellego Technologies, Claes Lindahl, has been released, court documents show. That is true, says defense attorney Olof Hildebrand to TT
Publisher: The content of the book is Lundell's responsibility.
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Publisher: The content of the book is Lundell's responsibility.

Who is responsible for the content of Joakim Lundell's autobiography and the television programs in which he accuses his mother of gross abuse? Book publishers and television companies, according to Lundell. He himself counters with the publisher Forum
Train disruptions in Ramlösa after water leak
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Train disruptions in Ramlösa after water leak

There have been disruptions to train traffic through Ramlösa south of Helsingborg since around 9am on Wednesday morning. According to SVT Helsingborg, trains are now passing by but not all of them are stopping
The demand for tech giants on grooming: "More must be done"
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The demand for tech giants on grooming: "More must be done"

Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson has met with representatives of Tiktok, Snapchat, Meta and Google, to demand answers about the problem of grooming and sexual exploitation on the platforms. According to Larsson, the companies are trying to improve, but more needs to be done
Preschool staff rating: A from parents
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Preschool staff rating: A from parents

Almost all employees in Swedish preschools feel appreciated by their children's parents. But many believe they will have left the profession within five years, according to a new survey
Houseboat has sunk – two in the water
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Houseboat has sunk – two in the water

A houseboat has sunk at Lilla Essingen in Stockholm. Two people on board ended up in the water
Iranian Oscar shopper sentenced to one year in prison
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Iranian Oscar shopper sentenced to one year in prison

Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who earlier this year was awarded one of the film world's most prestigious awards, has been sentenced to one year in prison, his lawyer said.
Man was dismembered and put in a freezer – colleague charged
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Man was dismembered and put in a freezer – colleague charged

A man is being charged with a serial murder in Oskarshamn. The murdered man was a colleague of the man who is now being charged with murder and aggravated assault
Anger at Nazi march: "Disgusting views"
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Anger at Nazi march: "Disgusting views"

Several politicians are reacting strongly to Saturday night's Nazi demonstration in central Stockholm. "These are completely despicable views," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) in a comment to TT
The Economist: America's success is an illusion
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The Economist: America's success is an illusion

The image of Europe as "a sick old man" – in a nutshell compared to the US – is not true, argues LO economist Torbjörn Hållö. People believe that deregulation and reduced taxes are the key to success
Thousands of Airbus planes recalled
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Thousands of Airbus planes recalled

A fault on thousands of Airbus planes needs to be fixed. Many of them need to be taken out of service
Russian celebration after judo victory
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Russian celebration after judo victory

Ajub Blijev became the first Russian judoka in just over two years to celebrate with the flag and national anthem when he won the grand slam tournament in Abu Dhabi.
Minister after the meeting about the sex dolls: Broad consensus
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Minister after the meeting about the sex dolls: Broad consensus

"There is broad consensus on stopping the sexualization of children," says Minister of Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M) after her meeting with e-retailers. "I assume that e-retailers will now take their responsibility," she says
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns – "Must stick together"
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Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns – "Must stick together"

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is replacing his chief of staff Andriy Yermak after the latest corruption allegations. The president says this in his daily address to the nation
After the alarms: The government is investigating municipal adult education
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After the alarms: The government is investigating municipal adult education

Several reviews have shown shortcomings in municipal adult education. The government is now appointing an investigation to address the problems
Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike
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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike

Vattenfall management and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) are being summoned to the Riksdag's Economic Affairs Committee after the announcement of sharply increased electricity network fees. There is a limit somewhere, says the Left Party's Birger Lahti
Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits
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Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits

Around 4,000 people in criminal gang circles receive their basic livelihood from various types of benefits, according to a recent report from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. It is astonishing and deeply provocative, says Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) to TT
The government wants to tighten control of care workers
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The government wants to tighten control of care workers

The government wants to give municipalities increased opportunities to check criminal records, among other things, when hiring in areas such as healthcare and social care.
Court: 18-year-old terror suspect convicted
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Court: 18-year-old terror suspect convicted

The 18-year-old accused of planning a terrorist attack in central Stockholm will undergo a forensic psychiatric examination. The decision comes after the district court found that the prosecutor presented convincing evidence that he is guilty
May receive harsher punishment – announcement coming soon
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May receive harsher punishment – announcement coming soon

French biathlete Julia Simon could face a longer suspension after the fraud verdict. The announcement from the biathlete's disciplinary unit BIU could come by the end of the week
Yes to freezing 230 of Intellego's millions
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Yes to freezing 230 of Intellego's millions

The prosecutor is allowed to freeze a total of approximately 230 million kronor from the scandal-ridden company Intellego. The Stockholm District Court decided this on Wednesday, writes Dagens Industri
World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"
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World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"

Six World Cup gold medals out of six possible in Norwegian ski tracks. Then the women's cross-country team can be awarded a unique Bragdguld
Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns
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Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment
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