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Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise
Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics. A tax that has reduced plastic bag consumption in Sweden by more than ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
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Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigationSports - ABC News - October 18 -
Far-right leader who burned copies of Qur’an goes on trial in Sweden
Rasmus Paludan is accused of incitement against an ethnic group and insult in relation to gatherings in 2022. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician who burned copies of the Qur’an in Sweden has ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Sweden will honor Blinken and others with knighthoods for their roles in its NATO accession
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will be knighted in Sweden for their role in enabling the Scandinavian country to join the world’s largest ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
Sweden’s EQT eyes deal push as it girds for wave of PE consolidation
Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firmsBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears
Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women
From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday