It is estimated that around 600 people per year will be granted the new, increased return grant in the coming years. This is a preliminary assessment by the Migration Board based on grant applications received in January and early February.
SwedenMajor Swedish football clubs Malmö FF and Djurgården produced two comebacks in the second group round of the Swedish Cup and are chasing advancement in next weekend's final group round.
FootballPolice were alerted to an explosion in Malmö on Saturday evening. Police said their findings indicate a hand grenade exploded, Sydsvenskan reports.
CrimeMeira Omar and Robin Bengtsson advanced from the final qualifying round of Melodifestivalen (previously known as Andra Chansen).
MusicSanna Nielsen has returned after twelve years and - as the odds promised - went straight to the final of Melodifestivalen next week. Lilla Al-Fadji made it to the final - and among the other qualifiers, Meira Omar and Robin Bengtsson also advanced.
MusicThe Russian drone outside Malmö fits into a larger pattern, says Russia expert Johan Norberg. Russia is constantly testing borders, he says.
SwedenThe drone that was disrupted a little over a mile from the French aircraft carrier in Malmö on Wednesday was Russian, the Swedish Armed Forces confirmed. Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) called the incident "serious and irresponsible."
Swedish politicsA suspicious object at Limhamn in Malmö turned out to be harmless, the police said on their website.
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