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True union – “illusion of democracy”
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True union – “illusion of democracy”

The rules for the election of the president of the International Automobile Federation (Fia) are hindering the democratic process, claims Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28. She is withdrawing her candidacy and is now suing the federation
Party and celebration at Harpsund criticized
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Party and celebration at Harpsund criticized

Criticism is being directed at Ulf Kristersson after he allowed relatives to use the Harpsund residence for private events. But the Prime Minister has done nothing illegal or wrong, according to the Government Offices – and his staff is watching how the events are reported
School Worker Sentenced for Assaulting 16 Girls in Uppsala
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School Worker Sentenced for Assaulting 16 Girls in Uppsala

A previously school-employed man is sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for several serious sexual offenses against girls in elementary school age at a school in Uppsala. My spontaneous feeling is that I am satisfied with the verdict, says prosecutor Bente Erfäldt
Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate
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Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media
Svenska kraftnät Confirms No Critical Data Stolen in Recent Hack
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Svenska kraftnät Confirms No Critical Data Stolen in Recent Hack

The nearly 290 gigabytes of data that hackers have copied from one of Svenska kraftnät's external servers is not business-critical information. And Sweden's power system has not been affected, according to the authority itself
Yves Klein's Gold Panel for Sale at 10 Million Kronor
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Yves Klein's Gold Panel for Sale at 10 Million Kronor

The French artist Yves Klein's gold plate "Untitled monogold" is now for sale at Stockholms Auktionsverk – with a starting price of 10-15 million kronor.
Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback
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Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are changing their minds about the redemption of the controversial rifle AR-15 and no longer want it to happen by force, they write in a debate article in Swedish Hunting.
Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy
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Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy

The Social Democrats report Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) to the Constitutional Committee, reports Ekot. The Green party demands his resignation
Möregårdh Faces Källberg in WTT Champions Comeback Match
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Möregårdh Faces Källberg in WTT Champions Comeback Match

Truls Möregårdh and Anton Källberg will not have cheered after the draw of WTT Champions in French Montpellier. The Swedes meet directly in the first round
Sida Investigates Allegations of Aid Funds Linked to Hamas
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Sida Investigates Allegations of Aid Funds Linked to Hamas

Sida's Director-General Jakob Granit is now commenting on the Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) information that Swedish aid funds have gone to an organization with ties to Hamas.
Google's AI Tools for Students Criticized as Digital Colonization
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Google's AI Tools for Students Criticized as Digital Colonization

Google's new AI initiative for students is being criticized by a Swedish expert in the field. One reduces education to production instead of an intellectual process
Sara Hector Finishes Ninth in Sölden Giant Slalom as Julia Scheib Wins
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Sara Hector Finishes Ninth in Sölden Giant Slalom as Julia Scheib Wins

It became as usual no bullseye for Sara Hector in the alpine premiere in Sölden. She finished ninth in the giant slalom competition that the home skier Julia Scheib won
Truls Möregårdh Returns to Table Tennis After Injury Recovery
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Truls Möregårdh Returns to Table Tennis After Injury Recovery

To not jeopardize his career, Truls Möregårdh was forced to decline the team European Championship. Now the 23-year-old is making a comeback in the pingis hall
Alpine World Cup Begins on Melting Sölden Glacier: "Sad"
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Alpine World Cup Begins on Melting Sölden Glacier: "Sad"

During the weekend, the alpine World Championship starts – on glacier snow in Sölden. The Swedish Olympic Games champion Sara Hector has seen how quickly the snow supply decreases and glaciers melt away
Nelly Appeals Verdict Against Shein in Image Theft Case
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Nelly Appeals Verdict Against Shein in Image Theft Case

The clothing company Nelly is appealing the verdict in the Market and Patent Court where they sued the Chinese e-commerce giant Shein for image theft.
Man Detained for 2015 Sigtuna Murder
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Man Detained for 2015 Sigtuna Murder

A 50-year-old man has been detained on probable cause suspected of murder of a woman in Sigtuna 2015, according to Attunda district court.
Foxtrot Gang Leader Arrested at Arlanda Marks New Crackdown Start
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Foxtrot Gang Leader Arrested at Arlanda Marks New Crackdown Start

A 29-year-old gang member who had been detained in his absence for serious violent crimes was arrested at Arlanda on Wednesday evening. He is pointed out as highly placed within the criminal Foxtrot network
Zelenskyj Skeptical of Russia's Readiness for Peace Talks
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Zelenskyj Skeptical of Russia's Readiness for Peace Talks

Russia's purpose with negotiations about the war in Ukraine is solely to delay sanctions and arms support from the outside world, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at a press conference in Linköping.
Russian and Belarusian Skiers Banned from 2024 Winter Olympics
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Russian and Belarusian Skiers Banned from 2024 Winter Olympics

Russian and Belarusian skiers are not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina in February. The decision has now been made by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis)
Denmark May Host Jewish Film Festival Amid Venue Challenges
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Denmark May Host Jewish Film Festival Amid Venue Challenges

The Jewish international film festival has had problems finding a suitable venue in Malmö and now Copenhagen politician Jens-Kristian Lütken (The Left) wants to invite the festival to Copenhagen.
EU Parliament Rejects Forest Monitoring Proposal
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EU Parliament Rejects Forest Monitoring Proposal

The EU Commission's proposal for common rules for forest monitoring is stopped by the EU Parliament.
Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates
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Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates

Swedish banks have recently received sharp criticism from leading politicians for not lowering mortgage rates as much as the Swedish Central Bank lowers the benchmark rate. However, the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen does not agree with the criticism, but says that the banks have "good compliance"
Sara Lundberg Wins Nordic Council Children's Book Prize for "Ingen utom jag"
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Sara Lundberg Wins Nordic Council Children's Book Prize for "Ingen utom jag"

Sara Lundberg receives the Nordic Council Children and Youth Literature Prize for the picture book "Ingen utom jag". It is overwhelming, today I feel seen, she says
Swedish Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Says Riksbank Governor Thedéen
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Swedish Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Says Riksbank Governor Thedéen

The Governor of the Swedish Central Bank Erik Thedéen sees signs that it is starting to brighten up for the Swedish economy. The big message is that we believe we have clearly lowered, he says
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