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Strangulation Rises as Key Issue in Swedish Rape Cases. A third of rape cases in Sweden involve strangulation, fueling a debate between calls for a legal strangulation ban and demands for better sexual education.

Experts Push for Screen Time Checks in Swedish Primary Care. Swedish health experts recommend that primary care providers start routinely discussing screen time due to its links to poor sleep, stress, and obesity.

Sweden Accelerates Science and Tech Initiatives for 2026. The government is fast-tracking critical science and technology projects aiming to drive economic growth and digital transformation by 2026.

Disability Rights Take Center Stage in Sweden’s 2026 Election Debate. Advocates urge Swedish politicians to focus on disability rights and accessibility in welfare, transport, and employment ahead of the 2026 national elections.

Swedish Government Under Fire for Losing NATO Summit Notebook. After a notebook was lost at a NATO summit, Sweden faces scrutiny over government security practices, though no sensitive information was compromised.