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February 23, 2012
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Poverty on the rise among immigrants: study
National: 2 Dec 11
Two thirds of the people in Sweden relying long term on social benefits have a foreign background, while child poverty in the same group is becoming more and more serious, according to new reports.
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Three in ten parents 'manhandle' kids: study
Society: 1 Dec 11
Thirty percent of Swedish parents state that they occasionally push or shake their children, with stress being the most common underlying reason, according to a new study.
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Mistreated foster kids receive official apology
Society: 21 Nov 11
The thousands of Swedes mistreated in foster care during the 1900s on Monday received an official apology from the state for having failed to provide them with a safe upbringing.
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Sweden acts to curb corporate tax-avoidance
Business & Money: 14 Nov 11
Finance minister Anders Borg announced plans on Monday to close loopholes in the Swedish tax code following criticism that healthcare companies are using complicated schemes to avoid paying taxes in Sweden.
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Stockholm drops controversial care firm
Science & Technology: 14 Nov 11
The city of Stockholm said Monday that it would scrap its contract with Carema Care while the government launched an inquiry in the wake of growing concerns about the health care company's management of several elderly care homes.
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Borg has 'worst' personal finances among Swedish ministers: report
Business & Money: 24 Oct 11
Swedish finance minister Anders Borg, known for lecturing Swedes about the dangers of borrowing too much money, has a mortgage worth more than the value of his home, according to new investigation.
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Government in u-turn over abused foster kids
National: 29 Sep 11
The Swedish government has changed its mind regarding reimbursing thousands of Swedes mistreated in foster care during the 1900s.
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Minister open to talks on foster care abuse cash
Politics: 12 Sep 11
The Swedish minister who at the weekend said that no money would be coming to victims who suffered abuse while in foster care has opened to further talks on the issue following pressure from the opposition.
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No money for abused foster kids: minister
Politics: 10 Sep 11
The thousands of Swedes misltreated in foster care will not be receiving any economic compensation, stated Maria Larsson, minister for children and elderly.
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Moderates backpedal on sex change law
Politics: 4 Sep 11
Sweden has taken further steps towards changing the law on gender reassignment after the Moderate Party joined the broad opposition against the disputed law, and its demands for sterilisation and divorce.
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Maltreatment reports increasing in Swedish geriatric care
National: 13 Aug 11
Many are now reporting maltreatment of elderly to Sweden's health and welfare watchdog, and cases are increasing in several parts of the country, according to a report in Swedish media.
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Liberals push for end to sex change sterilisation
Politics: 3 Aug 11
A Liberal Party MP is planning to present a motion to Sweden's Riksdag in the autumn to push for a removal of the requirement for compulsory sterilization for those undergoing a sex change.
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Sweden targets cannabis use
Society: 17 Jul 11
Cannabis use is increasing sharply in Sweden, particularly among young men in larger cities, and a government initiative to combat this is now in the works.
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Christian Democrats uphold sex change sterilization demand
Politics: 1 Jul 11
The Christian Democrats on Thursday voted to retain the demand for sterilization for those choosing to undergo a sex change, arguing that if "a woman becomes a man, she should not be able to become pregnant as a woman".
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State liquor stores moot higher tax on wine
Business & Money: 26 May 11
Sweden's state-run alcohol retail monopoly Systembolaget has demanded an extra tax on box wine equating a price hike of up to 25-30 percent in order to curb the thirst for bag-in-box wines.
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Abused foster kids to receive compensation
National: 10 Feb 11
Children who were subjected to abuse in Swedish foster homes from 1920-1980 are set to receive 250,000 kronor ($38,500) in compensation and a public apology, a government mandated inquiry has proposed.
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'Elderly coordinator' to fix health care problems
Society: 12 Jan 11
Sweden has appointed a special elderly care coordinator to help address deficiencies in healthcare and other services the country provides its older residents.
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Reinfeldt unveils reshuffled cabinet
Politics: 5 Oct 10
Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented his new government during the opening session of the Riksdag on Tuesday, announcing a team with seven new names as well as a new ministry.
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Live Blog: election night in Sweden
Politics: 20 Sep 10
The Local's correspondents bring you all the latest news from the Swedish election, live from the main parties' headquarters in Stockholm. See the drama unfold live here.
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Introducing the Christian Democrats
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Sep 10
Here's a look at the Christian Democrats, bidding to retain power as one of the smaller parties within the centre-right Alliance coalition.
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Christian Democrats propose jury duty
Politics: 3 Jun 10
The Christian Democrats have proposed kicking out politically appointed lay judges and introducing jury duty for all citizens emulating the model used in common law countries like the US and England.
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Swedes launch youth condom drive
Society: 10 May 10
The National Council for Coordination of HIV Prevention has launched a campaign to encourage Sweden's youth to choose condoms in a push to halve the spread of HIV by 2016.
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'Don't separate elderly couples': Minister
Society: 7 Apr 10
Public health minister Maria Larsson has called for a new law forcing local councils to jointly house older couples following a spate of high profile cases in which people requiring elderly care have been separated from their partners.
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Homeless need more help: Health minister
National: 30 Jan 10
Sweden's Public Health Minister Maria Larsson has called for new measures to help those living on the streets and a review of legislation to stop children being evicted from their homes.
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Temperance society slams proposal for new alcohol laws
National: 16 Jan 10
Restaurants serving cold food, such as sushi, will be able to obtain alcohol licenses if a proposal for new alcohol laws is accepted. The move has been branded deplorable by Sweden’s temperance society (IOGT-NTO).
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Foster kids demand apology for 'dark chapter'
National: 14 Jan 10
Sweden plans to launch an inquiry to examine how victims of abuse in state-run foster homes and orphanages can receive some form of restitution following the partial findings of a government investigation into past mistreatment.
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Spread of swine flu in Sweden slowing down: official
Science & Technology: 26 Nov 09
Swedish health officials said on Thursday that the spread of swine flu has tapered off somewhat in the last week.
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One million Swedes have had swine flu vaccine
Science & Technology: 28 Oct 09
Around one million Swedes have been vaccinated for the swine flu, according to the country’s public health authorities.
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Older Europeans drinking more: Swedish study
Science & Technology: 21 Sep 09
Alcohol consumption is on the rise among older Europeans, a new Swedish study shows, with researchers claiming that public health officials have been slow to react to the problem.
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Sweden calls EU swine flu talks
Science & Technology: 3 Sep 09
European health ministers will hold an extraordinary meeting on October 12th to discuss the spread of swine flu, including access to vaccines, Sweden's Health Minister Maria Larsson said on Wednesday.
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Sweden finds funds for swine flu vaccinations
National: 25 Aug 09
The Swedish government announced on Tuesday that one billion kronor ($142 million) has been set aside to help fund the vaccination of the entire population against swine flu.
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Pandemic fears prompt new flu guidelines
Science & Technology: 15 Jul 09
Swedish health officials have revised their strategy for dealing with a swine flu pandemic, arguing that it is no longer realistic to focus resources on preventing a major outbreak that is becoming increasingly inevitable.
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WHO declares swine flu pandemic: Sweden
Science & Technology: 11 Jun 09
The Swedish government on Thursday announced the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a swine flu pandemic, nearly two hours before the world health body's expected announcement.
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Sweden prepares for swine flu pandemic
Science & Technology: 30 Apr 09
Sweden is preparing for the onset of a swine flu pandemic after the WHO raised the warning level to phase five. Although no cases have yet been confirmed in Sweden the government has moved to secure vaccines.
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Sweden invests in parental support
Business & Money: 31 Mar 09
Sweden is to invest 70 million kronor ($8.4 million) in 2009 to offer increased support for struggling parents, public health minister Maria Larsson announced on Tuesday.
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Fewer expectant mothers report drinking while pregnant
Science & Technology: 21 Jan 09
Fewer than one in ten pregnant women in Sweden report drinking alcohol when asked by maternity clinics, a new survey shows.
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Veteran and vampires claim top Swedish movie awards
Society: 13 Jan 09
Jan Troell's Everlasting Moments reaped five 'Golden Beetle' awards at Monday night's domestic film industry awards ceremony. Domestic vampire shocker Let The Right One In also received five awards.
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Christian Democrats propose VIP care for the elderly
Politics: 4 Jan 09
Elderly patients with a high demand for medical care should be given VIP passes and preferential hospital care, according to a new proposal from the Christian Democrat party.
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Government gets tough on sex trade
Politics: 16 Jul 08
The Swedish government has announced a raft of new proposals to fight the sex trade and organized crime.
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WHO adopts Swedish alcohol resolution
Politics: 25 May 08
The WHO has announced the adoption of a Sweden-backed global alcohol resolution at its annual World Health Assembly which was concluded in Geneva on Saturday.
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Public Health Minister stalked by mentally ill man
National: 3 Apr 08
Public Health Minister Maria Larsson was confronted in her home by a man who recently underwent court ordered psychiatric care.
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Swedish foster care found lacking
National: 1 Apr 08
Social services' system for placing young people in foster care falls short, shows a new nationwide study presented by Sweden’s county councils on Monday.
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Swedish town celebrates Church Cock victory
National: 19 Mar 08
The four-day Easter weekend isn’t the only cause for excitement among the residents of Alnö.
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Sweden puts suicide reduction in focus
National: 12 Mar 08
The Swedish government is to present a new plan for suicide reduction.
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Internet booze ban could be axed
Politics: 30 Dec 07
Sweden could soon allow people to buy alcohol online and have it delivered home. But buying foreign booze won't be cheap.
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New agency to combat drug and booze abuse
Society: 20 Oct 07
The Swedish government is to create a new organisation for dealing with drug, alcohol and tobacco-related issues. "It is important that the work is long term," said public health minister Maria Larsson.
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Sweden's alcohol laws set for changes
Society: 6 Sep 07
Swedes should soon be able to enjoy sake with their sushi, under new plans to modernize the country's alcohol laws. Restaurants will no longer have to serve warm food to get an alcohol licence.
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Sweden's wine tax 'breaks EU law'
National: 18 Jul 07
Sweden should not be allowed to have higher tax on wine than on beer, a top EU judge has said. The higher wine tax benefits Sweden's beer producers over foreign wine producers, says the commission.
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Web spider to hunt tax dodgers
Science & Technology: 14 Jul 07
In a windowless room in a Gothenburg office block Maria Larsson sits in front of the Swedish tax board's new secret weapon: a special computer programme which will hunt tax dodgers in cyberspace.
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Government to ban aggressive gambling ads
Politics: 20 Jun 07
The Swedish government has announced that it is preparing to reform the Swedish gambling market. Aggressive marketing is to be prohibited but Svenska Spel is expected to retain a dominant position.
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Sweden defends state alcohol monopoly
Society: 5 Jun 07
The Swedish government has said that it will defend its restrictive alcohol policy and the Systembolaget retail monopoly. But there were also positive reactions to Tuesday's EU ruling, which paved the way for private imports of alcohol over the internet.
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Reinfeldt says no to alcohol tax cuts
National: 19 Feb 07
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has rejected proposals by members of his own party to reduce taxes on wine and beer.
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Government to tackle Sweden's homelessness
Politics: 3 Feb 07
Nobody should have to live on the street, public health minister Maria Larsson has vowed, as she implements a national strategy to combat homelessness.
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Cash bonus to get jobless back to work
Politics: 24 Jan 07
Unemployed people who go into work should get a bonus of 1,500 kronor a month, a new report has proposed. The idea is to get more Swedes to choose work over benefit dependency.
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Booze tax 'won't be cut'
National: 18 Oct 06
Around sixty percent of all alcohol consumed in Sweden is bought outside the country. But public health minister Maria Larsson has said that there will not be any cuts to alcohol taxes.
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Carl Bildt Sweden's new Foreign Minister
Politics: 6 Oct 06
Former prime minister Carl Bildt has been named Foreign Minister in the new government presented by Fredrik Reinfeldt. Ten of the 21 new ministers are women, and nine ministers are Moderates.
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The Alliance: putting faith in unity
Analysis & Opinion: 8 Aug 06
By the end of September, the four parties of the Alliance could well be ruling Sweden. But how can they ensure success, and how will they govern together if they win? David Stavrou finds out.
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Swedish government foots evacuees' bills
National: 21 Jul 06
Swedes being evacuated from Lebanon are to have all their costs for returning home covered by the Swedish national and local governments, including transport within Sweden when they return.
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'Ban youngsters from Reality TV'
Politics: 3 Jul 06
The Christian Democrats used their day in the Almedalen limelight to push themselves as the family-friendly party, slamming reality TV shows and saying that parents should be allowed more time with their kids.
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Hägglund wins members' support
Politics: 1 Jul 06
Christian Democrats give a standing ovation to leader Göran Hägglund as they re-elect him as party leader at their pre-election conference in Gothenburg on Saturday.
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Animal hospital could do human x-rays
Science & Technology: 13 Jun 06
A novel solution is being considered to reduce lines at a hospital in south-western Sweden – send patients to have their MRI scans at an animal hospital.
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Feminist party "could undermine government"
Politics: 8 Mar 05
International Women's Day brings intensified rumours of a new feminist party - much to the dismay of Sweden's social democrats, whose party secretary Marita Ulvskog marked the occasion by launching a new feminist network. Plus: what kind of feminist are you?
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
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"On 23 February leaders and Ministers from over 40 governments and international organisations will come together in London with the aim of delivering a new international approach to Somalia. Prime Minister Fredrick Reinfeldt and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt will be representing Sweden. Why does Somalia matter to Sweden and the UK? Mainly because of security. Terrorism..." READ »
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