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Apr 05 2026CRIME

How Age Guesses Shape Court Decisions in Sweden

Swedish courts often rely on age estimates when deciding criminal cases. Out of 61 reviewed rulings, these guesses played a big role at three key cutoffs: 15, 18, and 21 years old. The judges looked at different kinds of proof—like medical tests, witness statements, and official documents—to figure

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Swedish Funds Pull Out of US Debt: What's Going On?

Swedish pension fund Alecta has made a big move. They've sold off most of their U. S. Treasury investments. Why? They're worried about the current state of U. S. politics. It's not looking stable, and that's a risk they don't want to take. This news comes from a report by Dagens Industri. They didn

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Sweden's Cattle: How Movements Shape Disease Spread

Swedish cattle have been on the move a lot more in recent years. From 2005 to 2022, the number of cattle and farms dropped. But surprisingly, the number of cattle being moved between farms went up. This is important because how cattle move around affects how diseases spread. Researchers used some c

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

How Swedish Mental Health Workers View Self-Harm

Swedish mental health workers play a big role in how people who hurt themselves get help. Their views can make or break the care these individuals receive. Past research has shown that training can change these views, but the effects of gender and work experience are not clear. Most studies use surv

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Battery Maker Northvolt Seeks Help to Keep Europe's EV Dreams Alive

Swedish battery company Northvolt has taken a significant step by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U. S. This move comes as a setback for Europe's plans to become a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Once a highly valued private tech firm, Northvolt aims to restructure its debt

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