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Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is out in 2024, promises an even grander medieval RPG
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Taiwan’s first electric tractor from Volvo Trucks unveiled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/04/19/2003816617
Three women injured, man shot by police in Swedish city of Vasteras, police says: Police said on Friday they had shot a man in connection with an incident in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/three-women-injured-man-shot-by-police-swedish-city-vasteras-police-says-2024-04-19/
Swedish Homebuilding May Be on Brink of Recovery, Data Shows: Sweden’s worst slump in home construction in more than three decades is over for now ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/swedish-homebuilding-may-be-on-brink-of-recovery-data-shows
EXPLAINED: What to do if you meet a bear in Sweden's forests: As the hibernation season comes to an end and the Swedish brown bears start to make an appearance ...
thelocal.se/20230822/explained-what-to-do-if-you-meet-a-bear-in-swedens-forests
Quick Glance: Bear Invades Home at Lake Tahoe
- Video captures bear inside an apartment in Kings Beach, California
- Tenant finds bear in his living room and notifies the landlord
- Bear sleeps on the bed and flees after hearing noises
- No damage or mess left by the bear in the house
South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-12-south-african-butts-rates-number-1-in-the-world/
Three injured in suspected knife attack in central Sweden: At least three people have been injured in a suspected knife attack which took place in broad daylight ...
thelocal.se/20240419/three-injured-in-suspected-knife-attack-in-central-sweden
Andre Onana uses Vaseline on his gloves – our goalkeeping expert finds out why: After Onana made a save against Liverpool, the camera caught Onana rubbing ...
theathletic.com/5425064/2024/04/19/andre-onana-vaseline-gloves/
Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries: Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to.. ...
electrek.co/2024/04/18/volvo-catl-big-plans-old-ev-batteries/
Nordea bank's Q1 earnings beat expectations: The Nordic region's biggest bank Nordea reported first-quarter profits above expectations on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nordea-banks-q1-earnings-beat-expectations-2024-04-18/
"It's really indescribable": 19-year-old Lian Bichsel from Solothurn is sensationally on course for a championship in Sweden - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/eishockey-es-ist-wirklich-unbeschreiblich-lian-bichsel-ist-in-schweden-sensationell-auf-meisterkurs/
UK's easyJet sees strong summer momentum, lifting shares: British airline easyJet said it was confident travel demand would remain strong this summer ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-airline-easyjet-cuts-winter-losses-says-demand-builds-summer-2024-04-18/
Swedish weather agency: Don't drive if you have summer tyres: Sweden's weather agency SMHI warns of "extra difficult road conditions" today in ...
thelocal.se/20240418/swedish-weather-agency-dont-drive-if-you-have-summer-tyres
Sweden votes 'yes' to lowering age for legal gender change: Sweden's parliament on Wednesday passed a controversial law lowering the minimum age to legally ...
thelocal.se/20240417/sweden-votes-to-lower-age-for-legal-gender-change-to-16
Klarna credit card launches in the US as Swedish fintech grows its market presence
techcrunch.com/2024/04/17/klarna-launches-credit-card-in-the-us-giving-users-a-way-to-make-payments-in-installments/
Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender: The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/swedens-parliament-makes-it-easier-for-young-people-to-change-gender
How to tell where a Swede comes from based off their dialect: There are arguably as many Swedish dialects as there are Swedes, but what are the general rules for ...
thelocal.se/20230809/how-to-tell-where-a-swede-comes-from-based-off-their-dialect
The EU needs to get its trade mojo back, say Sweden and Finland : Nordic nations urge Brussels to get on and do trade deals — and not to tie them to its ...
politico.eu/article/the-eu-needs-get-its-trade-mojo-back-say-sweden-and-finland/
Mehdi Hasan Launches Media Platform With Naomi Klein, Greta Thunberg, and More: The journalist says Zeteo will feature "hard-hitting interviews and unsparing ...
commondreams.org/news/mehdi-hasan-msnbc
Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the 'unwinding' but not their daughter: Nearly 1-in-4 adults who lost Medicaid coverage in the past year are now ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/18/1244919733/medicaid-health-insurance-florida-pennsylvania-aca
Sweden Announces $1.6 Billion Added Spending as Inflation Slows: Sweden’s government outlined a spending package totaling 17.3 billion kronor ($1 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/sweden-announces-1-6-billion-added-spending-as-inflation-slows
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Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
ft.com/content/9feb754c-d1c1-4b3b-8e4a-c09c240d1179
Sweden's Social Democrats call for ban on new free schools: Sweden's opposition Social Democrats have called for a total ban on the establishment of new ...
thelocal.se/20240418/swedens-social-democrats-call-for-ban-on-new-free-schools
Ericsson said it expects sales to stabilize in the second half of 2024 amid signs some customers are looking to spend again ... Show more reut.rs/3vS3PAo
Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion: The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240419-sweden-ramps-up-security-for-eurovision-amid-outcry-over-israel-s-inclusion
Sweden's Eurosceptics want EU-wide prisoner redistribution: The new Swedish Eurosceptic list for the European elections, Folklistan, led by MEP Sara Skyttedal ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/swedens-eurosceptics-want-eu-wide-prisoner-redistribution/
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html
‘We just want Johan back’ — an EU diplomat has spent 2 years in Iran’s most notorious prison
politico.eu/article/we-just-want-johan-back-an-eu-diplomat-has-spent-2-years-in-irans-most-notorious-prison/
Sweden's Olsson improving after suffering blood clots in brain: Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has regained motor function and verbal abilities after being ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/swedens-olsson-improving-after-suffering-blood-clots-brain-2024-04-14/
Wings still alive in playoff race, stage dramatic comeback to beat Habs 5-4 in OT
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/04/15/wings-still-alive-in-playoff-race-stage-dramatic-comeback-to-beat-habs-5-4-in-ot/73327122007/
The Swedish kingmakers behind a European private equity giant: How the Wallenberg family helped turn EQT Partners into a colossus of the buyout industry
ft.com/content/b9f5a762-7bb8-4c72-98be-4a1e14284d17
From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page
New Swedish app gives money for reporting wrongly parked cars: A Swedish company has launched a new app which lets its users earn money by reporting wrongly ...
euronews.com/next/2024/04/11/swedish-app-launched-where-you-can-tip-off-wrongly-parked-cars-to-earn-money
Eight festivals you shouldn't miss in Sweden this summer: Planning a trip to Sweden, or just looking for something to do in your four-week summer holidays this ...
thelocal.se/20240419/eight-festivals-you-shouldnt-miss-in-sweden-this-summer
'Benny is always very kind': Foreigners' top encounters with Swedish celebrities: We asked The Local's readers to tell us of a time they met a Swedish ...
thelocal.se/20240416/benny-is-always-very-kind-foreigners-top-encounters-with-swedish-celebrities
Top candidate of the Hungarian opposition holds out the prospect of early elections
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/spitzenkandidatin-der-ungarischen-opposition-stellt-vorgezogene-neuwahlen-in-aussicht
Paid articlePaid Ylva Johansson says Europe's new migration pact is 'a huge achievement': Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, discusses the EU's new ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/ylva-johansson-says-europes-new-migration-pact-is-a-huge-achievement
Liang Jingkun and Kristian Karlsson put on a show to end off their showdown tonight here at the #ITTFWorldCup 👏 #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
EasyJet targets another bumper summer of record profits : Low-cost airline confident about delivering strong performance as Middle East conflict fails to dent ...
ft.com/content/42894f44-0e2f-4415-98b5-ce00570a67d1
Pro-Palestinian activists on the Sotckholm Metro in Sweden sang ‘Leve Palestina,’ a song by the Palestinian-Swedish band Kofia that has become an anthem of ... Show more
Helldivers 2 CEO says after success, the goal now is simple—'make this the best live game you've ever played'
pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-ceo-says-after-success-the-goal-now-is-simple-make-this-the-best-live-game-youve-ever-played/
Sweden's new stop-and-search zones 'will result in ethnic profiling': In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra, we speak to John Stauffer from Civil Rights ...
thelocal.se/20240417/swedens-new-stop-and-search-zones-will-result-in-ethnic-profiling
Russian Propaganda on the EU Election: The Battle of June 9th: European elections 2024. Russia's disinformation campaigns are becoming more professional - and ...
profil.at/ausland/russische-propaganda-eu-wahl-wann-9-juni-desinformation/402862901
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13-year-old girl died: ecstasy dealer sentenced to community service: In June, a 13-year-old girl falls unconscious after consuming ecstasy and later dies ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Ecstasy-Dealer-zu-Sozialarbeit-verurteilt-article24881381.html
Parents admit to accidentally switching their set of identical twins at birth: Mother admitted that her identical twins may have been switched at birth
independent.co.uk/life-style/tiktok-identical-twins-switched-parents-b2530380.html
Sweden votes on lowering gender reassignment age amid controversy: Sweden was the first country to introduce legal gender reassignment in 1972 ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240417-sweden-votes-on-lowering-gender-reassignment-age-amid-controversy
How a ‘Russian James Bond’ Conquered the World of Luxury Hotels: Vlad Doronin lives large as the owner of cultish hotel chain Aman, meditating on his private jet ...
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‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison for fatal shooting: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the chief armorer on the set of “Rust,” was sentenced Monday.
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/15/rust-armorer-sentence-hannah-gutierrez-reed/
Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
Why are there so many red cottages in Sweden?: Ever notice how common it is to see bright red buildings in Sweden? The Local contributor Miriam Bade explains why ...
thelocal.se/20170505/whats-with-all-the-red-the-explanation-for-swedens-colourful-cottages
Swedish word of the day: vagn: This word of the day translates easily to English as ‘wagon’, but its wide use in compound words makes it a great Swedish word to ...
thelocal.se/20231030/swedish-word-of-the-day-vagn
Gigantic walkers are back in Helldivers 2 with a vengeance, and you're gonna want to bring a 380mm barrage
pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/gigantic-walkers-are-back-in-helldivers-2-with-a-vengeance-and-youre-gonna-want-to-bring-a-380mm-barrage/
Eurovision sneak peek: 2024 performers take stage at pre-party
reuters.com/pictures/eurovision-sneak-peek-2024-performers-take-stage-pre-party-2024-04-15/
How rogue officer used car in police custody to obtain a bank loan: Vehicle impounded by an auctioneer over a loan she was unaware of.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mombasa/how-rogue-officer-used-car-in-police-custody-to-obtain-a-bank-loan-4592292
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833834
Canucks hope best is yet to come for Lindholm: Not much about this season has gone Elias Lindholm’s way. But as Canucks coach Rick Tocchet is the first to point ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/canucks-hope-best-is-yet-to-come-for-lindholm/
Man fined for throwing stone that bounced off ground onto man's foot, fracturing it
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-fined-throw-stone-bounce-hit-man-foot-fracture-4269006
Creative workshops on voter participation of Generation Z in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to vote in ...
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/15/kreative-workshops-sollen-die-generation-z-fur-die-europawahlen-begeistern
Quick Glance: Campaigns to Mobilize Young Voters in Europe
- The initiative Changemakers conducts programs to encourage young citizens to participate in the 2024 European elections.
- Gen Z Votes organizes workshops and events to enhance the political participation of young people and amplify their voice in elections.
- The increasing youth voter turnout in recent European elections is attributed to their dedication to EU values and social issues.
- Through hackathons, video workshops, and guerrilla marketing events, Gen Z Votes supports mobilizing young voters and combating misinformation.
Sweden / Malmö announces heavily armed police officers at the ESC
tageblatt.lu/headlines/malmoe-kuendigt-schwerbewaffnete-polizisten-beim-esc-an-2/
Holidaymakers warned as drug-resistant illness hits five EU hotspots: The outbreak is believed to have been made worse at a festival and travellers are being ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/holidaymakers-warned-drug-resistant-illness-29023382
The Local's ultimate guide to exploring Sweden by train: Travelling by train is an excellent way to explore Sweden from top to toe, taking in varying landscapes ...
thelocal.se/20180529/the-local-railway-travel-guide-sweden-train
An incredible gesture from the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights to say farewell to Jakob Silfverberg as his final NHL game comes to an end ... Show more
European Parliament survey: Germans' optimism about Europe is limited: A few weeks before the European elections, many people are rather skeptical about the ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/europa-wahl-europa-optimismus-der-deutschen-haelt-sich-in-grenzen-umfrage-des-europaparlaments-a-8276216a-f5e2-48eb-8cd5-16bf30331908
What will humans do if technology solves everything?: Welcome to a high-tech utopia
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/09/what-will-humans-do-if-technology-solves-everything
Nearly 1 in 4 adults dumped from Medicaid are now uninsured, survey finds: Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/nearly-1-in-4-adults-dumped-from-medicaid-are-now-uninsured-survey-finds/
How to get your money back if you've been paying too much rent in Sweden: The cost of sublets in Sweden has soared over the past decade, so what should you do if ...
thelocal.se/20200110/how-do-i-claim-money-back-if-ive-been-paying-too-much-rent-in-sweden
Swedish word of the day: myndighet: Today's word will help you follow the news and get a greater understanding of how Swedish society functions.
thelocal.se/20210104/swedish-word-of-the-day-myndighet
Police classify attack on priest in Sydney as an act of terrorism: The bishop of a Christian congregation is attacked during a mass. As a result ...
fr.de/politik/polizei-wertet-angriff-auf-priester-in-sydney-als-terrorakt-zr-93013236.html
Lucas Raymond was Hockeytown's hero last night. 🐙
Will the Detroit Red Wings claim the final Wild Card spot in the East?
The #StanleyCup Playoffs begin April 20th.
Swedish Parliament member hopes Europe will view Armenia as part of European civilization in the future
armenpress.am/eng/news/1134650.html
Best reusable sanitary pads 2024, tried and tested: Have a sustainable, plastic-free period, with these reusable sanitary pads
independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/beauty/best-reusable-sanitary-pads-uk-period-b1829055.html
How Eurovision visitors can make the most of Malmö: Malmö is not a particularly touristy city and it's easy to miss out on the best things the city has to ...
thelocal.se/20240410/how-tourists-can-make-the-most-of-malmo
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