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Price reduction applies only to part of Denmark trip
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Price reduction applies only to part of Denmark trip

Only part of the price of a trip to Denmark is affected when the government gives the regions the opportunity to temporarily halve the price of monthly public transport passes from July 1.
Procurement for private healthcare in Sweden can be nationalized
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Procurement for private healthcare in Sweden can be nationalized

The government is appointing an inquiry into the state's options for procuring services from the private healthcare sector. "I understand that all parties agree that the state needs to take greater responsibility as the regions are not fully fulfilling their statutory responsibilities," Minister of Health Elisabet Lann (KD) told TT
Left Party wants to close Lundsberg boarding school
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Left Party wants to close Lundsberg boarding school

The Left Party wants to close the Lundsberg boarding school after media revelations about alleged racism, hazing and violence. "These are horrific stories that no child should have to endure," Isabell Mixter (V), education policy spokesperson, told P4 Värmland
Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine
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Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine

Ukraine's air force is now being built up with help from Sweden. Ukraine is buying 20 Gripen aircraft
Kristersson welcomes aviation deal with Canada for Saab's Global Eye
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Kristersson welcomes aviation deal with Canada for Saab's Global Eye

Canada has begun negotiations to buy Swedish defense group Saab's airborne surveillance and command system, Global Eye, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. "We are pushing for it to happen as quickly as possible," Saab CEO Micael Johansson tells TT
Alpine skiers may get their own sponsors on their suits
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Alpine skiers may get their own sponsors on their suits

The financial situation of the alpine national team remains uncertain ahead of next season. National team manager Per Jonsson says the skiers may be allowed to use their own sponsors on competition uniforms
Moderates' election promise to invest in the country's shooting ranges
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Moderates' election promise to invest in the country's shooting ranges

The Moderates are heading to the polls promising to save and equip the country's shooting ranges. Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, told TT that the shooting ranges are important "in light of the serious security situation
SD member stuck in the US misses Riksdag vote
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SD member stuck in the US misses Riksdag vote

Sweden Democrats MP Patrick Reslow is stuck in the United States and therefore cannot participate in today's votes in the Riksdag.
Håkan Nesser to be released, will file complaint with the Swedish Ombudsman
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Håkan Nesser to be released, will file complaint with the Swedish Ombudsman

Håkan Nesser will be released from prison on Friday and allowed to return home to Gotland to serve the remainder of his sentence wearing ankle shackles, writes Helagotland. se
Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023
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Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023

The effects of the war in Iran are now starting to have an impact on the Swedish economy. Producer prices - what companies charge each other - are rising at the highest annual rate in just over four years
Sweden sends 235 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Gaza
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Sweden sends 235 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Gaza

Sweden is sending 235 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Gaza, the government announced. "It is a very urgent situation," Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) told TT
Man in his 60s held in custody after Älvsjö shooting in southern Stockholm
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Man in his 60s held in custody after Älvsjö shooting in southern Stockholm

A man in his 60s is being held in custody over this weekend's shooting in Älvsjö, southern Stockholm.
Aregawi's dream debut erased 15-year record
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Aregawi's dream debut erased 15-year record

Running star Abeba Aregawi won the Ottawa Marathon, setting a new Swedish record in her debut at the distance. She improved Isabellah Andersson's 15-year-old record by a full 29 seconds
Suspect in Älvsjö shooting to be questioned during the day
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Suspect in Älvsjö shooting to be questioned during the day

A man remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting in a residential area in Älvsjö in southern Stockholm on Saturday. Two other people suffered minor injuries
Suspected arson in Rättvik - three taken to hospital
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Suspected arson in Rättvik - three taken to hospital

Three people have been taken to hospital with unspecified injuries after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Rättvik. One person has been arrested
Apartment fire in Gothenburg - no one injured, incident classified as arson
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Apartment fire in Gothenburg - no one injured, incident classified as arson

A fire broke out in an apartment in Kungsladugård in Gothenburg on Saturday. People have gotten out of their apartments
Rubio says peace talks in Ukraine are deadlocked
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Rubio says peace talks in Ukraine are deadlocked

The situation is deadlocked over peace talks in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. If conditions change, we are ready to try again, Rubio said at a press conference after the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Helsingborg
Wallenberg to business leaders: Stop hiding
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Wallenberg to business leaders: Stop hiding

The chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Jacob Wallenberg, urges Swedish entrepreneurs to appear more often in the media. It is important that they make their voices heard and not just sit around clenching their fists, he tells TT
Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear
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Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) emphasizes the importance of a "very orderly process" as Europe is expected to take on greater military responsibility within NATO. It is something he wants to raise with US Senator Marco Rubio in Helsingborg
Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity
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Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity

There is great anger over the upcoming meeting between the European Commission, Sweden and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The European Parliament "regrets" the invitation in a critical statement
Swedish FI boss on mortgages: Be prepared for surprises
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Swedish FI boss on mortgages: Be prepared for surprises

Highly leveraged Swedish households are once again at risk of an interest-rate shock, just a few years after the inflation and interest-rate shock of 2022–24. Johan Almenberg, head of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI), told TT: "It is a troubled time
Kajsa Bergqvist alarmed about the talent after the gala: I got worried
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Kajsa Bergqvist alarmed about the talent after the gala: I got worried

High jumper Engla Nilsson suffered from an eating disorder. National team captain Kajsa Bergqvist raised the alarm - and now pays tribute to the 21-year-old who shared her struggles
Malmer Stenergard welcomes Marco Rubio's arrival
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Malmer Stenergard welcomes Marco Rubio's arrival

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is positive about U. S
Two of this year's Melodifestivalen songs partially AI-generated
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Two of this year's Melodifestivalen songs partially AI-generated

Two of this year's Melodifestivalen songs were created partly with artificial intelligence, reports Music Industry.
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