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Sweden's government passes controversial new migration law – …
WEBJun 23, 2021 — The Swedish government (left) and parliament (right) buildings. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT Sweden's government on Tuesday passed a new migration law, but the five-hour debate that preceded the vote showed this will remain a hotly debated issue, as well as one that directly affects the country's international residents.
KEY POINTS: What's in Sweden's new government coalition deal?
WEBOct 14, 2022 — New possibilities for temporary "stop-and-search zones". The parties have agreed to bring in a system whereby prosecutors can decide to give police the temporary power to stop and search people for illegal weapons and explosives in a certain geographical area. The prosecutor's decision can be …
Who's who in Sweden's gang conflict? - The Local Sweden
WEBSep 29, 2023 — According to police, the Foxtrot network organises large-scale drug smuggling to Sweden for wider distribution both within Sweden and beyond its borders. Shipments of cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis marked with fox symbols have been seized by police. Affiliated members, including some well-known rappers, wear diamond-studded gold rings in the ...
Lethal violence in Sweden at highest level in nearly 20 years: report
WEBMar 31, 2021 — Police cordon off the crime scene after a shooting in Solna, Stockholm, in February. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT Sweden last year suffered the highest level of murder and manslaughter for at least 18 years, with 124 people losing their lives through violent attacks, according to the latest annual report from the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå).
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WEBStockholm city council to hike taxes next year: 'Not easy, but necessary' Stockholm's city council, run by the Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Greens, will raise taxes by 24 öre per hundred krona of income from next year.
Sweden's migration rules tightened as new law comes into force
WEBJul 20, 2021 — The Local Sweden - [email protected] Published: 20 Jul, 2021 CET.Updated: Tue 20 Jul 2021 16:42 CET. Share. 2 comments. Sweden's migration laws change on July 20th, 2021. Photo: Marcus Ericsson/TT. Sweden's new migration legislation comes into effect on July 20th, replacing temporary legislation introduced five years ago.
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WEBSEK 19800 / month. Show Property. Next ›. Welcome to our rental listings, here you can search through thousands of homes and apartments available to rent throughout Sweden. Finding the perfect apartment to rent can be intimidating, especially if you are new to Sweden or unfamiliar with how the housing market works.
How does income tax work in Sweden? - The Local Sweden
WEBOct 22, 2020 — Understanding how income tax works is crucial before a salary negotiation or accepting a job offer. Income tax is split into two categories in Sweden. All wage earners will pay a local or municipal tax, whether or not they reach the threshold for national tax. This consists of two parts: the tax you pay to the municipality (kommun) where you ...