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Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics
Nitazener, a group of very potent synthetic opioids, is linked to deadly overdoses all over Europe. Now they are being classified as narcotics, the government announces.
The Minister of Sports: "This is football's must-win match"
Football's must-win match is the battle against trouble in the stands. This says Minister for Social Affairs and Sports Jakob Forssmed (KD) after a meeting with representatives from football.
So the Minister Wants to Stop Young People's Laughing Gas Abuse
Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) wants to see a new, stricter law on laughing gas by January 1, 2026 at the latest. "The current situation is unsustainable", he says.
The Minister Rejects Criticism of the Leisure Card
The Government's leisure card for children and young people has received heavy criticism from several authorities. In Ekot's Saturday interview, Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) means that they have taken into account potential risks.
The proposal: This is how dental care will become cheaper
The government's investigator proposes a system where a regular dental care treatment will cost between 100 and 400 kronor. In a first step, the enhanced high-cost protection will cover those who have turned 67 years old.
Knife in the Door - How Hooligans Scare Clubs
The demands are increasing for football to distance itself from hooligans who create chaos in the stands. But whoever does it risks serious threats.
"Forssmed: 'This is not acceptable, it's dangerous'"
Minister for Sports Jakob Forssmed is not satisfied with the clubs' safety work. The scalp protection at the arenas must be improved, and more violent supporters must be banned, he believes.
"Not the strategy we agreed on with the police"
The interest organization Swedish Elite Football (Sef) is critical of the police interrupting the Stockholm derby between Hammarby and Djurgården, which was played out today. It is not the strategy we agreed on with the police, says Secretary-General Johan Lindvall.
"A thorough cultural change is required within football"
After the interrupted Stockholm derby between Hammarby and Djurgården, harsh criticism comes from Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD). "A thorough cultural change is required within football and one must get to grips with these recurring disturbances and violent outbursts", he writes in a comment to Dagens Nyheter.
The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June
Criticism from Portugal delays the EU process for the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol. But the government is still aiming to introduce farm sales on June 1.
Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease
The government has decided to classify the Marburg disease as socially dangerous. The decision was made at an extraordinary government meeting this morning.
Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous
Swedish authorities are increasing their preparedness due to the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly virus is to be classified as a threat to society, announces Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches
Mobile phones are too distracting and should not be used at all during the school day, including breaks and leisure time, according to the government and the Sweden Democrats. Now, an investigator will review a law change.
Convicted on Parole - "Deeply Unsatisfactory"
The forensic psychiatric clinics are so full that convicted persons in need of care in some cases have to stay in custody or are released on parole. The situation is "deeply unsatisfactory", according to Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
Abolition of Disclosure Requirement for HIV Being Investigated
People who have well-treated HIV should no longer be covered by the controversial disclosure requirement, according to Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD). The government has now decided to investigate the issue.
The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal
The government is changing the goal of tobacco policy from "reduced tobacco use" to "reduced medical and social harm" caused by tobacco and nicotine products. The decision is met with strong criticism.
Million-Dollar Investment to Shorten BUP Queues
The Government wants to strengthen the work on mental health and suicide prevention. In the budget, a investment of 1.
Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"
It is "unsatisfactory" that plant-based drugs are sold completely legally in Sweden, according to Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). The Minister believes, however, that the authorities have control over the matter.
The new government will hold for two terms
Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.
Dentist: Strange to Preempt the Investigation
The government's announcement to invest 3. 4 billion kronor in a dental care reform receives mixed reactions from the dental profession.
Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026
The Government is taking new steps towards a dental care reform and is allocating 3. 4 billion kronor in the budget.
New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved
Many children and young people should drastically reduce their screen time. New recommendations from the Public Health Agency advise teenagers to halve their usage.
Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden
So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small.
Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines
Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines to African countries, reports [Svenska Dagbladet. ](https://www.
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