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US Expert: Polarization No Longer Describes America's Divisions

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US Expert: Polarization No Longer Describes America's Divisions

Sun 14 Sept 2025 06:15 CEST

The murder of Charlie Kirk is seen as another sign of the US's divisions and unforgiveness that just keeps growing. And US expert Erik Åsard sees at present no signs that it could turn

Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program

Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program

Mon 1 Sept 2025 17:15 CEST

Uppsala University is to be assigned the task of being the educational institution for police training, proposes the Police Authority in a report submitted to the government.

Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses

Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses

Fri 29 Aug 2025 07:51 CEST

Over 180 politicians have let taxpayers foot the bill for the parties' activities and parties, shows a DN-examination. Half of them are Christian Democrats

Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

Sat 23 Aug 2025 13:02 CEST

After the summer's Swedish customs meeting between the USA and China, the Government Offices are forced to pay over half a million in cancellation fees for a course room that was never used, reports SR Ekot which has requested invoices.

Zelenskyj Prepares for Crucial Meeting with Trump Amid Tensions

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Zelenskyj Prepares for Crucial Meeting with Trump Amid Tensions

Sun 17 Aug 2025 12:31 CEST

Interpreter and a European leader, that is the support that Ukraine's president Zelenskyj needs at the meeting with USA's president Donald Trump on Monday, according to USA expert Erik Åsard.

Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen

Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen

Sun 17 Aug 2025 06:00 CEST

Summer's heat waves continue to press Europe – and this year they struck extra early. The clear trend shows that the European summer will become increasingly longer

Presidential Meeting Deemed a Tragedy for Ukraine by Experts

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Presidential Meeting Deemed a Tragedy for Ukraine by Experts

Sat 16 Aug 2025 10:24 CEST

Trump wanted to be on the same team as Putin, according to defense professor Kjell Engelbrekt and US expert Erik Åsard believes that the prospects for a ceasefire are now worse than before the meeting in Alaska.

Drones to Replace Security at Sahlgrenska Hospital, Sparking Criticism

Drones to Replace Security at Sahlgrenska Hospital, Sparking Criticism

Wed 13 Aug 2025 07:14 CEST

Drones are to replace security personnel in forensic psychiatry at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. The goal is to increase safety on the hospital grounds and use the personnel for something else

Study Finds Children Can Drink Clear Liquids Before Surgery

Study Finds Children Can Drink Clear Liquids Before Surgery

Wed 6 Aug 2025 20:24 CEST

How Frontotemporal Dementia Alters Personality

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How Frontotemporal Dementia Alters Personality

Thu 17 Jul 2025 13:40 CEST

Frontal lobe dementia, or frontotemporal dementia, which Björn Skifs is now affected by, means that the personality changes. Some become impulsive, others apathetic

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

Sun 13 Jul 2025 19:39 CEST

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Thu 10 Jul 2025 09:27 CEST

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message

Meteor Likely Causes Light Phenomenon Over Sweden

Meteor Likely Causes Light Phenomenon Over Sweden

Tue 1 Jul 2025 23:24 CEST

Several people testify that they saw a "fireball" in the sky during Tuesday evening and SOS Alarm has received several calls about the incident, writes Aftonbladet.

Swedish Universities Seek Stronger Academic Ties with China

Swedish Universities Seek Stronger Academic Ties with China

Wed 25 Jun 2025 01:31 CEST

Sweden should increase its academic collaborations with China to focus on sustainable development and competitiveness, write rectors from four of the country's largest universities in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.

Risks Rise for Women Giving Birth After Age 45, Uppsala Study Finds

Risks Rise for Women Giving Birth After Age 45, Uppsala Study Finds

Mon 23 Jun 2025 19:04 CEST

The risk of complications, premature birth or low birth weight increases when the mother is 45 years or older, shows a new study from Uppsala University.

Experts: Trump's Impeachment Unlikely Despite Iran Tensions

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Experts: Trump's Impeachment Unlikely Despite Iran Tensions

Sun 22 Jun 2025 09:12 CEST

Iran's response to the US attacks will likely be decisive for how strong the domestic criticism of Donald Trump becomes. But the chance that the president will be put on trial is very small

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

Sat 21 Jun 2025 20:13 CEST

What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford

E-cigarettes Harm Lung Health After Just a Few Puffs, Study Finds

E-cigarettes Harm Lung Health After Just a Few Puffs, Study Finds

Tue 17 Jun 2025 19:04 CEST

A few puffs from an e-cigarette with nicotine affects lung health negatively, reports SVT News with reference to a new study from Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet.

Swedish Epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff Joins US Vaccine Advisory Council

Swedish Epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff Joins US Vaccine Advisory Council

Thu 12 Jun 2025 02:24 CEST

The Swedish epidemiologist and biostatistician Martin Kulldorff has been appointed by the US Health Minister Robert F Kennedy to take a place in a scientific committee that provides vaccine advice to the country's infectious disease control agency CDC, reports The New York Times.

2024 Sees Highest Global Conflict Levels Since 1946

2024 Sees Highest Global Conflict Levels Since 1946

Wed 11 Jun 2025 13:15 CEST

The number of conflicts in the world was in 2024 the highest in almost 80 years. During the year, 61 conflicts were registered in 36 countries, according to a report from the Norwegian peace research institute Prio

New Cultural Institute Launched at Uppsala University

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New Cultural Institute Launched at Uppsala University

Sun 8 Jun 2025 14:18 CEST

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

Thu 29 May 2025 19:11 CEST

There is a struggle in the USA where President Donald Trump is trying to strengthen his own power, believes Dag Blanck, professor of North American Studies at Uppsala University. The tariffs, which have now been stopped in a federal court, are just a part of this game

New Narcolepsy Tablet Shows Promise in Early Study

New Narcolepsy Tablet Shows Promise in Early Study

Fri 16 May 2025 03:18 CEST

A new tablet shows promising results for those who have developed narcolepsy after taking the Pandemrix vaccine against swine flu, according to an early study reported by Dagens Medicin.

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Wed 14 May 2025 18:08 CEST

Into the final preparations for talks between Russia and Ukraine are surrounded by tactical play, says conflict researcher Peter Wallensteen: No one wants to be left holding the bag and be the one who says no.