Sweden
Jokkmokk leads revolt against government's repatriation policy
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Jokkmokk's mayor, Roland Boman, has refused to cooperate with the government on voluntary repatriation, inspiring several other municipalities to follow suit. Residents with foreign backgrounds in Jokkmokk welcome the decision with joy. The government is meanwhile proposing a sharp increase in the repatriation grant.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.
Justice minister Strömmer shaken by assault on Mohammad
October 29, 2025 18:58Man remanded for murder in Gävle park
October 29, 2025 12:14McDonald's recalls seasoning mix
October 29, 2025 02:47Couple charged with theft from Ikea in Uppsala
October 28, 2025 21:33Man sentenced to eight months for choking during sex
October 28, 2025 16:19New eu quotas for baltic herring fishing may cause stock collapse
Ulf Kristerssons family hosts private parties at Harpsund
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristerssons daughter held a private student party at Harpsund, and his sister-in-law celebrated her 70th birthday there, according to reports from Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet. Experts and internal voices within the Moderates criticize the use of the state property as inappropriate. The party leader is defended by family and some party members.
Denmark permanently bans Bandidos motorcycle gang
Helsingør District Court has ruled for a permanent ban on the Bandidos motorcycle gang in Denmark. The decision extends the temporary ban introduced in May 2024 and criminalizes the use of the gang's symbols. The ruling may impact Sweden, though no clear effects have been observed yet.
Microsoft azure hit by global outages
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Microsoft's cloud service Azure suffered major issues on Wednesday, affecting services worldwide including in Sweden. The disruptions began around 5 p.m. Swedish time and are expected to be resolved by midnight. Several Swedish sites like Systembolaget and SAS were temporarily down.
School employee sentenced for assaults on 16 girls in Uppsala
A 58-year-old former school employee in Uppsala has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for gross sexual crimes against 16 primary school-age girls. The offenses occurred at the school from 2023 to spring 2025. The prosecutor is satisfied with the verdict.
Sweden loses to Spain in Nations League semifinal
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Sweden's women's national football team lost 0–1 to Spain in the Nations League semifinal return leg at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg. Alexia Putellas scored the decisive goal in the second half, eliminating Sweden from the final. A young boy invaded the pitch afterward but was quickly stopped by security.
Two buses collide in central Malmö
Two buses collided on Norra Vallgatan in central Malmö, trapping one driver in the wreckage. Two people were taken to hospital, but no serious injuries were reported. The incident is being investigated as careless driving in traffic.
Municipalities reject talks on repatriation
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Several Swedish municipalities are declining the government's invitation for dialogue on voluntary repatriation. The Left Party proposes redirecting 1.4 billion kronor from the repatriation grant to rural municipalities. Migration Minister Johan Forssell criticizes the decisions and stresses the importance of providing information to residents.
Court upholds Stockholm's block on new preschool
Stockholm's administrative court has ruled in favor of the city in a unique case blocking Norlandia from opening a new preschool in Hägersten. The decision was based on the risk of over-establishment due to insufficient children. The ruling is seen as historic and potentially guiding.
Appeals court explains why rapist avoids deportation
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An 18-year-old man convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl in Skellefteå will not be deported due to his refugee status, despite the prosecutor's request. The ruling has sparked widespread anger and international attention, including from Elon Musk. The migration minister now seeks to lower the threshold for deportations and review international conventions.
List of Swedes with largest debts by county
Swedes are accumulating more debts year by year. Aftonbladet has compiled a list of the ten most indebted people in each county. "Unfortunately, we are very indebted in general in society", says analyst Davor Vuleta at the Swedish Enforcement Authority.
Swedish Rikard in the midst of hurricane Melissa on Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa has swept over Jamaica, striking Swedish man Rikard Svahn hard on the island's west coast. He and his wife have chosen to stay in their secure house near Negril as winds intensify. Svahn hopes the storm will pass soon with minimal damage.
Jokkmokk municipality flips repatriation grant
Jokkmokk's municipal chairman Roland Boman proposes using the government's 350,000 SEK repatriation grant to incentivize moves to rural northern Sweden. The idea has gone viral and is praised by readers as a clever counter to the government's policy. Several municipalities oppose forcing immigrants to return and highlight the need for labor.