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Jailed Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak awarded rights prize A Swedish-Eritrean journalist held incommunicado without charge in Eritrea for more than 23 years won a Swedish rights prize on Monday for his fight for freedom of expression, the jury said.
'Supply and demand, motherfxxker!': The real crime behind …
Mar 22, 2023 · When riots broke out in 2017 in Rinkeby, just days after US President Donald Trump had been ridiculed for talking about “Last night in Sweden” in a speech, the spark was an encounter between the police and an up-and-coming rapper.. Police had arrested the young man, Yasin Abdullahi Mahamoud, a few months earlier for carrying a pistol and so felt justified in stopping and searching him when ...
Find house and apartment rentals in Sweden - The Local Sweden
Gnejsvägen 20A, 132 35 Saltsjö-boo, Sverige. Rooms: 4. Living area: 107. Nice semi-detached house in Lännersta, Nacka Well-planned semi-detached house in a quiet and natural residential area with an optimal sunny location is rented out during 2025 due to a stay abroad. Th. Read more. SEK 25875 / month.
The latest news and figures about the Covid pandemic in Sweden
Dec 28, 2021 · Sweden has confirmed 2,437,850 cases of coronavirus to date. A total of 17,083 people have died since the start of the pandemic within 30 days of testing positive, and 8,869 Covid-19 patients have received intensive care. A total of 7,803,088 people aged over 12 have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and 7,579,223 have received two doses.
How does income tax work in Sweden? - The Local Sweden
Oct 22, 2020 · On top of that, higher earners pay a national tax (statlig skatt) of 20 percent. This is only paid on annual income over a certain threshold, set at 598,500 kronor (approximately $58,000) for 2024, or roughly 51,200 kronor per month. If you earn less than the lower limit, the national tax is not applicable.
What's the current status of Sweden's planned migration laws?
Jan 10, 2023 · On top of this, the government and Sweden Democrats want to introduce a demand that anyone applying for Swedish citizenship can support themselves financially, investigate the possibility of introducing a new obligatory ceremony, such as an oath of loyalty or a citizenship interview which would act as the final stage in the citizenship process, and look into the possibility of withdrawing ...
Fact check: Has Sweden really recognised sex as an official sport?
Jun 7, 2023 · "Sweden has formally recognised sex as a sport and will stage its first-ever sex tournament the following week," reads an article in the Times of India, which the Expressen newspaper then drew attention to in its own report.. Times of India adds that contestants in the tournament will have "daily sexual encounters that might last up to six hours" in a contest which will supposedly last for six ...
EXPLAINED: How to book your Covid-19 vaccine in each Swedish …
Apr 14, 2021 · How to book: If you're eligible you can book your vaccination by calling 0498-26 98 00 (weekdays at 06.30–15.30) or using the Swedish healthcare app Alltid Öppet (Always Open). The region doesn't give specific instructions for people without a personnummer, so if you have difficulties booking, use that phone number.