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Västra Götaland's healthcare system ranks as Sweden's least efficient in a new report, delivering the poorest value for taxpayer money. Regional...
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Swedish healthcare faces critical gaps in detecting type 1 diabetes in children, with over half of toddlers receiving diagnoses only during...
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A Swedish court has ordered a municipal dog park closed after neighbors complained about constant noise. The Höör resident who led the fight says the...
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Stockholm launches external review of mental health contracts after healthcare workers and patients protest deteriorating conditions. Regional...
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Vandals stole handmade Halloween decorations from a popular family trail in Västerås, Sweden. The theft of approximately twenty ghost and skeleton...
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Sweden's Justice Chancellor has reversed the government's legal position on Sami reindeer herding rights in ongoing land dispute cases. The move...
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A Stockholm church meeting descended into chaos as congregants demanded resignations following corruption revelations. Investigators uncovered church...
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Sweden's Education Agency demands Härjedalen Municipality repay 2.6 million kronor in misused teacher grants. The funds intended for 29 educators...
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Swedish youth clinics experience overwhelming calls after media reports about birth control and cancer risks. Gothenburg midwives warn that...
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A 91-year-old Swedish woman returned to work at Gothenburg University after more than two decades in retirement. Her appointment challenges age...
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Gothenburg's education department proposes closing five primary schools to address budget shortfalls. Opposition politicians call the plan poorly...
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Three Uddevalla night patrol staff have been dismissed following an investigation into work deficiencies and service failures. The terminations come...
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Lappeenranta Arboretum begins construction on new park pathways and lighting systems this week. The project reconnects disconnected trail sections...
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Danish dairy farmers report health issues in cattle after using anti-burping powder designed to reduce methane emissions. The situation highlights...
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Kymenlaakso region extends free seasonal vaccination campaign through November 27. Over 25,000 residents have already received shots, outpacing last...
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Helsinki's city center loses 40 parking spaces for at least two years during wharf renovations. The project affects Market Square area parking...
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Lauritsala residents voiced concerns about a new addiction treatment facility opening in their Lappeenranta neighborhood. The 16-unit facility will...
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Finland's Social Security Agency director Lasse Lehtonen has apologized to staff after controversial comments about remote work policies. Employee...
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A Finnish supermarket canceled evening bakery discounts after customers began hoarding products before price reductions started. The store now...
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Finland experiences an unusually early winter onset with temperatures plunging 6-8 degrees below normal in Lapland. The cold snap brings nationwide...
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Finland's first significant snowfall has reached Lapland with 20 centimeters in Kittilä. Driving warnings are in effect nationwide as temperatures...
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Technical failures during Finland's crucial matriculation exams have left 1,800 students receiving compensation points. While some accept the...
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Trondheim's mayor testified in court about a 2.55 billion kroner lawsuit filed by property developers. Three companies are suing after the city...
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