SWEDEN

Nov 17 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Price Tag of Breast Cancer Care in Sweden

Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and Sweden is no exception. The country has been keeping track of breast cancer cases and treatments for years. This helps them understand how much it costs to care for patients with breast cancer. New tools and treatments are always being developed. This means the cost of breast cancer care can change over time. Th...

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's New Wings: The Gripen Fighter Jet Deal

Sweden and Ukraine have just made a big deal. They plan to send up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. These jets are made by Saab, a Swedish company. The agreement was signed by the leaders of both countries. So, what's the big deal about these Gripen jets? They are fourth-generation, light, and fast. They can do many things, like fight other planes, drop bombs,...

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Drones and EU: A Call for Easier Rules and Clearer Responsibilities

Sweden's leader, Ulf Kristersson, recently spoke up about drones and the EU. He thinks the EU should make it easier for countries to buy drones. But he also believes each country should handle its own drone defenses, not the EU as a whole. This comes after a big meeting in Copenhagen. Leaders from different European countries got together. They talked about drones f...

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Jul 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sweden's Mothers and the PFAS Challenge

In Sweden, a big problem has been the presence of harmful chemicals called PFAS in drinking water. These chemicals are tough to break down and can cause health issues. A study looked at blood samples from first-time moms in Uppsala from 1996 to 2022. The goal was to see if efforts to clean up the water have helped reduce the amount of PFAS in these moms. The study f...

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Young Women in Sweden Share Their Stories of Peer Sexual Violence

In Sweden, a shocking number of young women, about one in four, have faced sexual violence from their peers. This isn't just a statistic; it's a harsh reality that leaves deep scars on their health and happiness. A recent study dug into these experiences, aiming to understand how these young women cope and heal. The study focused on the personal stories of these wom...

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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 surveys to measure attitudes, but they rarely look at hidden patterns in ...

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Baltic Sea: Undersea Cables Under Attack

In the vast expanse of the Baltic Sea, near the Swedish island of Gotland, a critical undersea cable has snapped. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. In fact, over the past year and a half, about a dozen undersea cables have been damaged or cut off. These cables are like the internet's superhighways, carrying more than 99% of the world's data,...

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Feb 06 2025CRIME

A Day of Terror in Sweden

Imagine being in a classroom when suddenly, shots ring out. Chaos erupts, and people scramble for safety. This is what happened at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, about 125 miles west of Stockholm. It was a day that would leave at least 10 people dead and five seriously injured. The incident left the Scandinavian nation in shock, as gun violence...

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Feb 05 2025CRIME

Sweden's Shocking Tragedy: The Worst Mass Shooting in History

Sweden's worst mass shooting took place at a school for adults. It happened at Campus Risbergska. This school is on the edge of Örebro, a city west of Stockholm. A total of 11 people lost their lives, including the shooter. At least 5 people were seriously injured. Three women and two men were in surgery at Orebro University Hospital. Two people had to stay in inten...

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Shock at shootings in Swedish education center

Students at an adult education center in Sweden faced a terrifying ordeal on a recent Tuesday afternoon. First, it was a normal day at Campus Risbergska on the outskirts of Orebro, a city known for its historical charm, located 125 miles west of the bustling capital, Stockholm. But suddenly, at around 12:30 p. m, three loud bangs echoed through the building...

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