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Sweden Explores Social Media Age Limit to Protect Youth Health

Sweden Explores Social Media Age Limit to Protect Youth Health

Sat 11 Oct 2025 03:27 CEST

Can an age limit for social media strengthen the health of children and young people? The Government has appointed a special investigator to examine the possibilities of introducing this.

Public Health Agency to Study Impact of Adults' Screen Time on Children

Public Health Agency to Study Impact of Adults' Screen Time on Children

Fri 3 Oct 2025 14:25 CEST

The Public Health Agency will investigate how adults' screen time affects children's health – and come up with new advice. Research shows that there are disruptions and interruptions, not least in play situations and when language learning takes place, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)

ADHD and Autism Driving License Process Simplified from January

ADHD and Autism Driving License Process Simplified from January

Tue 30 Sept 2025 08:45 CEST

From January 15 next year, it will be easier for people with ADHD and autism to obtain a driver's license. Then the requirement for a medical certificate for a driving license permit will be abolished

Swedish Imam's Sermon on Disciplining Wives Sparks Controversy

Swedish Imam's Sermon on Disciplining Wives Sparks Controversy

Mon 29 Sept 2025 19:32 CEST

Instruct them, avoid them in bed and beat them. This was said by an imam during a sermon in a mosque in southern Sweden this summer, reports Expressen

Government Allocates Half a Billion Kronor for Sports Facilities Expansion

Government Allocates Half a Billion Kronor for Sports Facilities Expansion

Wed 17 Sept 2025 14:52 CEST

The need for more sports facilities and sports fields is great in the country. The government now wants to invest a total of half a billion kronor for 2026 and 2027 in a special grant

Sweden to Establish Suicide Investigation Commission in 2026

Sweden to Establish Suicide Investigation Commission in 2026

Fri 12 Sept 2025 11:21 CEST

The Government proposes in the autumn budget a number of initiatives within psychiatric care. Among other things, a commission of inquiry will be established every time a child commits suicide

Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer

Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer

Sat 6 Sept 2025 17:17 CEST

The restaurants' requirement to offer food in order to be granted a permit to serve alcohol can be removed as early as next summer, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) to Sveriges Radio Ekot.