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Merz: "Pure terror war" against civilians in Ukraine
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Merz: "Pure terror war" against civilians in Ukraine

Russia is waging a "pure war of terror" against Ukraine's civilian population, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Now he wants to use frozen Russian billions to help the country - "but there is still some persuasion work to be done," he tells TT
Kristersson: Wants to see clearer "commitment" from the US
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Kristersson: Wants to see clearer "commitment" from the US

As Russian bombs fall on Ukraine, European leaders are discussing how frozen Russian billions can be used to help the country survive. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for a breakthrough at the EU summit in December – and calls for more perseverance from the White House
S demands answers about gang-linked police weapon
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S demands answers about gang-linked police weapon

The Social Democrats want to summon the National Police Chief to the Justice Committee after reports that a lost police weapon has been used by criminals in shootings. I react with dismay
School housed for the second time – "frustrating"
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School housed for the second time – "frustrating"

At a school in Lindesberg in Örebro, students were taken into custody for the second time in a month. On both occasions, it was a false alarm
Accused 18-year-old admits to terrorist plots
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Accused 18-year-old admits to terrorist plots

The 18-year-old suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Kungsträdgården in Stockholm this summer has admitted the crime, his lawyer said in the district court.
The CEO of the Swedish National Pension Fund is not worried about the stock market decline.
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The CEO of the Swedish National Pension Fund is not worried about the stock market decline.

The stock market in both the US and Sweden is rising to record levels. At the same time, concerns are growing about a major stock market decline – although not for everyone
Many demonstrated against emissions in Eskilstuna
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Many demonstrated against emissions in Eskilstuna

A large demonstration was held in central Eskilstuna on Saturday against the establishment of a factory that has been granted permission to release hazardous chemicals in the municipality.
NHL boss's denial: "No need right now"
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NHL boss's denial: "No need right now"

The NBA basketball league will establish itself in Europe – but the NHL claims that there are no such plans. Even though the NHL has just opened an office in Switzerland
Bus driver released after questioning
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Bus driver released after questioning

The driver of the bus that crashed into a bus shelter in Stockholm on Friday afternoon has been released after questioning, the Swedish Prosecution Service said. Three people died when the bus plowed into a bus shelter in Stockholm
Moment of silence for bus victims before NHL game
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Moment of silence for bus victims before NHL game

The victims of the bus accident in Stockholm were honored with a moment of silence before the NHL game between Pittsburgh and Nashville in Avicii Arena.
Kristersson: My thoughts with relatives
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Kristersson: My thoughts with relatives

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and several other party leaders comment on the fatal accident in Stockholm, where a double-decker bus crashed into a bus stop.
Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"
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Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"

A long-time former friend of SD leader Jimmie Åkesson has incited against Jews and praised Holocaust deniers in various right-wing extremist forums, Expressen and Expo report.
Stubb: I can call Trump anytime
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Stubb: I can call Trump anytime

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has nothing against the epithet "Trump Whisperer". The US president is easy to get hold of when needed, Stubb thinks
Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate
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Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been elected as the new leader of the Center Party at the party convention in Karlstad. She wants to negotiate with both S and M, but demands that Ulf Kristersson must "let go of his dependence" on SD
Knausgård leaves Norstedts – "the agent has chosen"
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Knausgård leaves Norstedts – "the agent has chosen"

Since the novel "A Time for Everything" was published in Swedish in 2006, Karl Ove Knausgård's books have been published by Norstedts. But now the Norwegian author is changing publishers to Albert Bonniers
Contact line downed – train stop until Thursday
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Contact line downed – train stop until Thursday

A downed overhead contact line outside Borlänge is causing problems for train traffic. Trains are not expected to run as usual until lunchtime on Thursday
Police officer arrested on suspicion of assault
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Police officer arrested on suspicion of assault

A police officer in Örebro is being detained on probable cause on suspicion of assault, the Göta Court of Appeal announced.
Primary schools can receive cutting-edge education in music
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Primary schools can receive cutting-edge education in music

Swedish students should be able to take advanced music education as early as primary school, believes the government, which is appointing an inquiry. It is important for the competence supply of Swedish musicians over time, says Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) to TT
The Minister on the child sex dolls: "Disgusting"
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The Minister on the child sex dolls: "Disgusting"

Minister of Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M) is calling on e-commerce companies after the high-profile report about the sale of sex dolls depicting children on e-commerce platforms.
Man dead – walked through the ice
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Man dead – walked through the ice

A man has died in an accident on a lake outside Kalix.
Gestblom back – after 21 months
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Gestblom back – after 21 months

After 21 months, Linn Gestblom will make a comeback in biathlon. She is registered for this weekend's premiere in Idre
“This far but no further” on minimum wage in the EU
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“This far but no further” on minimum wage in the EU

Sweden and Denmark are partially right by the EU Court of Justice in their protest against the EU directive on minimum wages. The decision is welcomed – but both the government and the business community would have liked to go further
Academic Hospital denies new poisoning
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Academic Hospital denies new poisoning

Uppsala University Hospital denies reports that a fifth person is suspected of having been poisoned.
After the battle of the sexes – could be banned from the Olympics
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After the battle of the sexes – could be banned from the Olympics

Trans women and women with high testosterone levels could be banned from the Olympics, sources told The Times. The International Biathlon Union is following the International Olympic Committee's ongoing investigation and welcomes a decision that they can rely on
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