Tag #Sweden

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Western Inequality: A Reassessment

Daniel Waldenström, Stockholm's IFN economics professor, argues that Western societies currently have the lowest inequality globally, with the middle class experiencing record wealth growth despite the rise in billionaires. He attributes the rise of populist movements to incomplete integration of im...

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Reduced Inequality
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Polish Military Intercepts Russian Ship Near Baltic Sea Energy Cable

Poland's military intercepted a Russian ship performing suspicious maneuvers near an undersea energy cable connecting Poland and Sweden, prompting a military response and highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Baltic Sea related to Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent sanctions.

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nos.nl
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Swedish School Shooting: Ten Dead, Motive Unclear

In Örebro, Sweden, on February 4th, Rickard Andersson, a 35-year-old former student with four legally owned firearms, fatally shot ten students and teachers at an adult education school before killing himself; police found no evidence of extremist motives but cited mental health issues and financial...

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Well-Preserved Viking-Era Coffin Unearthed in Sweden

Swedish archaeologists discovered an unusually well-preserved Viking-era coffin from the 10th century near Linköping, containing an axe, dagger, and textile remnants, suggesting a high-status male burial during a period of religious transition in Sweden.

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Swedish Diplomat Arrested on Espionage Charges Amidst National Security Resignations

A senior Swedish diplomat was arrested on suspicion of espionage, raising concerns about potential links to the recent resignation of Sweden's national security advisor, Tobias Thyberg, who resigned after intimate photos were leaked; the government is investigating possible connections to foreign po...

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dw.com
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Swedish National Security Advisor Resigns After Personal Photos Surface

Tobias Billström, Sweden's newly appointed National Security Advisor, resigned hours after assuming the post on May 8th following the release of personal photos from his Grindr account, prompting criticism and a search for a replacement.

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themoscowtimes.com
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Poland Intercepts Russian Ship Near Power Cable Linking Poland and Sweden

Poland's military intercepted a sanctioned Russian ship, the Sun, conducting suspicious maneuvers near an undersea power cable connecting Poland and Sweden; the cable remains operational, highlighting heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea.

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foxnews.com
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Daughter Reunited with Cannibal Father After Four-Year Separation

Jamie-Lee Arrow, 23, reunited with her cannibal father, Isakin Jonsson, in October 2024, after a four-year separation, following Jonsson's 2011 conviction for the murder and cannibalism of his girlfriend, Helle Christensen, in Skara, Sweden, when Arrow was nine years old.

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elpais.com
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Sweden's Eurovision 2025 Win: A Comedic Triumph, A Financial Dilemma

Sweden's potential Eurovision 2025 win by the comedic trio KAJ creates financial concerns for the public broadcaster SVT due to substantial losses from hosting last year, prompting potential budget cuts and contrasting with Sweden's typical high-quality entries.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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Childhood Obesity Crisis in England: Deprivation, Co-morbidities, and High BMIs

A study of almost 4,800 children referred to English NHS obesity clinics since 2021 found over 40% were from deprived areas, many had neurodevelopmental conditions or other health issues, and some had BMIs exceeding 50, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions.

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Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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Denmark Tries Quran Burning Case Under New Law

Two men stand trial in Denmark for burning a Quran during a June 2024 folk festival, a case under a new law criminalizing such acts that followed international outrage over similar incidents in 2023, raising concerns about free speech versus national security.

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jpost.com
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Sweden to Criminalize Virginity Checks

Sweden is criminalizing virginity checks, which are medically baseless and violate women's rights, to combat honor-related crimes by December 2025, aligning with the World Health Organization's 2018 call.

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Gender Equality

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