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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Reports: Stegra needs more than 20 billion

The Swedish company Stegra in Boden now requires approximately 20 billion SEK to complete its factory, as reported by sources to Dagens industri, marking a significant increase from the previously stated 10 billion SEK.

Mar 11 β€’ 08:55 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs bypassed Sida regarding the Somali funds: "Not good"

Sweden secretly agreed to redirect 100 million SEK in aid to Somalia in exchange for the return of deported citizens, without informing relevant authorities.

Mar 10 β€’ 14:03 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
Crime & Justice

Police: Special Operations Command arrests armed man after attack on mother

A 35-year-old man in Hassfurt, Germany, was arrested by a special operations unit after allegedly attacking his mother, who managed to escape and sustain minor injuries.

Mar 8 β€’ 11:53 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Stegra is spending 2 billion a month - warns of risks

Stegra, a steel company in Sweden, is facing financial troubles as it reports spending 2 billion SEK a month and warns of risks to its green steel project due to funding issues.

Mar 6 β€’ 16:37 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New price record for condominiums in central Stockholm

The average price for condominiums in central Stockholm has reached a new record of 118,822 SEK per square meter, significantly outpacing prices elsewhere in Sweden.

Mar 6 β€’ 05:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: Excuse me, did you say 200 million of taxpayers' money – for this?

The article criticizes the Swedish government's allocation of 200 million SEK in taxpayer money to a controversial resettlement allowance aimed at encouraging voluntary return of immigrants.

Mar 6 β€’ 04:58 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Defense Forces are purchasing musical instruments for 90 million

The Swedish Defense Forces will acquire 900 musical instruments including clarinets and tubas, with a budget of 90 million SEK, as part of their military restructuring efforts after joining NATO in 2024.

Mar 4 β€’ 10:46 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

New developments in the Marviken affair – Adler to pay 72 million

Niclas Adler and his wife have reached a settlement to pay 72.5 million SEK to Maderna Capital AB following a failed loan agreement that led to legal action and the bankruptcy of Adler Industries AB.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

Sweden provides new billions in military support to Ukraine

Sweden announces an additional military aid package of 12.9 billion SEK to Ukraine, primarily for air defense, drones, and long-range missiles.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:10 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Race for Swedish Warships - Worth Billions

A competition worth up to 60 billion SEK is underway as French and Spanish warships visit Sweden to secure a contract for four Swedish frigates.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:34 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Logan Paul's 'Holy Grail' of PokΓ©mon Cards Sold for Record Amount

Logan Paul has sold a rare PokΓ©mon card for a record 147 million SEK, making it the most expensive collectible card ever auctioned according to Guinness World Records.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Semla is Record Expensive – But the Worst Price Surge is Over

The average price of a semla in Stockholm has surpassed 60 SEK for the first time, marking a 2% increase, yet this year's price rise aligns with inflation rates.

Feb 15 β€’ 08:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Stole 18 million from the municipality - sentenced to prison

A former female employee was sentenced to three years in prison after stealing over 18 million SEK from the municipality of Solna.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Internationally wanted man from SkellefteΓ₯ is prosecuted – suspected of evading 107 million in taxes

A man from SkellefteΓ₯ is indicted for serious tax evasion of 107 million SEK after failing to report cryptocurrency earnings in his tax declarations.

Feb 12 β€’ 11:32 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Why Some Label Mamdani's Promise of Free Preschool as 'Communism'

Critics are labeling New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge for free preschool for all as 'communism', arguing it is an unrealistic and revolutionary plan in a city where preschool costs typically reach 300,000 SEK per year.

Feb 11 β€’ 14:03 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Gambling companies to pay millions to gambling addict

Two gambling companies have been ordered to pay nearly five million SEK to a man they continued to target with marketing despite his obvious gambling addiction.

Feb 11 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The electricity shock - the couple in Γ–verkalix received a bill of nearly 10,000

Thomas and Ann-Louise Vinsa from Γ–verkalix received an electricity bill of 9,407 SEK, which is double their normal charge, reflecting a dramatic increase in energy prices this January due to unusually cold weather.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:04 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The most expensive electricity in two years - ask your questions to the experts

Electricity prices in Sweden have risen significantly, reaching over 2 SEK per kilowatt-hour, largely due to low wind production and high demand during cold weather.

Feb 10 β€’ 14:33 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

SD wants a dental care reform for 10 billion

The Sweden Democrats (SD) propose a dental care reform costing 10 billion SEK per year to expand state coverage for dental costs for all age groups.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:57 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ukraine receives million support for healthcare and social services

Sweden is contributing an additional 60 million SEK to Ukraine for healthcare and social services directed at children as part of a broader three-year support initiative.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Crime & Justice

SEK operation in Bielefeld: Man holds a passerby hostage for hours

A man in Bielefeld, Germany, held a passerby hostage for several hours following an altercation involving a gun.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:11 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Γ…kesson's support for Dumpen – pays over half a million

Jimmie Γ…kesson of the Sweden Democrats is financially supporting the controversial website Dumpen, pledging more than half a million SEK for legal costs following a defamation conviction of its publisher.

Feb 7 β€’ 09:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Vigilant store staff in Hylte stopped romance fraud

Store employees in Hylte prevented a significant romance fraud by alerting authorities after a victim had already sent gift cards worth around 40,000 SEK to the scammer.

Feb 7 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

The Course Seller's Promises to DN's Reporter: 100,000 a Month

A DN reporter participating in a sales call for the online course Nextlevel is promised she can earn 100,000 SEK per month if she follows the prescribed method, a claim experts deem unrealistic.

Feb 6 β€’ 05:22 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Saab Exceeds Expectations – Increases Dividend

Saab's board proposes raising the dividend to 2.40 SEK per share, exceeding analyst expectations and reporting a significant increase in sales and operating profit.

Feb 5 β€’ 06:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Lawyer on buyouts of personnel in the public sector: Has increased drastically

A lawyer highlights the significant increase in buyouts within Sweden's public sector, pointing out that Γ…re municipality has spent nearly 11 million SEK in recent years on severance packages.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:29 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sweden invests more than one billion euros to strengthen its air defense

The Swedish government announced a 15 billion SEK ($1.6 billion) investment in air defense to protect potential civilian targets, with initial purchases expected in the first quarter of this year.

Jan 11 β€’ 16:38 UTC

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