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The 100-year-old who set a personal best in shot put

The centenarian Sriramulu Vallabhajosyula was at his best when it came to the veteran World Championship in athletics in Gothenburg. The Indian struck with a personal best in his first shot when the shot put flew 2.

The 100-year-old who set a personal best in shot put

Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

The first case of the disease mpox of the more severe variant has been confirmed in Sweden, announces Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference on Thursday. It is the first case outside of Africa.

Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

The World Health Organization WHO classifies the outbreak of mpox in Africa as an international health emergency. The new virus variant can emerge in Sweden, but state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén believes that the spread can be limited.

WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"

The Government is investing hundreds of millions on a leisure card to get more children to start exercising. But the Minister of Sports does not know if it has any effect.

Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"

Busch on Olympic sabotage: Condemns it in the strongest possible terms

Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch (KD) is on site at the OS opening ceremony. She herself got stuck in the train chaos on the way to Paris due to last night's sabotage.

Busch on Olympic sabotage: Condemns it in the strongest possible terms

Unclear effect of leisure card for young people

The leisure card for children and young people promised by the government is proposed to come into effect in October 2025. A higher amount is earmarked for children in socioeconomically vulnerable families.

Unclear effect of leisure card for young people

The Step Closer to Farm Sales of Alcohol

The Government has taken another step towards allowing farm sales of alcoholic beverages. .

The Step Closer to Farm Sales of Alcohol

Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients

The Government wants to provide more dental care support to certain patient groups – and less to others. The aim is to better target dental care resources to the patients who have the greatest need, says Health Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients

Two lethal substances classified as narcotics

The Government is classifying two new substances, rilmazafon and rilmazolam, on the advice of the Medical Products Agency. "In 2022 and 2023, four deaths in Sweden have been linked to the intake of rilmazafon.

Two lethal substances classified as narcotics

Forssmed on young people's media habits: "Must take action"

Sedentary behaviour on the increase, children and young people sleeping poorly, increased mental ill-health are consequences of digital and social media. This emerges in a new report from the Public Health Agency.

Forssmed on young people's media habits: "Must take action"

Joy at the KD election watch despite lost EU seat

On the Christian Democrats' election watch, cheers erupted when the EU Parliament's figures were presented. "Alice, Alice, Alice", the party comrades chanted on the spot when it became clear that the KD will get a seat in the EU Parliament.

Joy at the KD election watch despite lost EU seat

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025

The government wants to allow vineyards, microbreweries, and small distilleries to sell their alcohol products directly on site. But there are certain restrictions to avoid threatening Systembolaget.

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025