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Swedish word of the day: övergångsbestämmelser
The Swedish word 'övergångsbestämmelser' (transitional provisions) refers to temporary legal rules that apply during changes in legislation. The term is particularly relevant to approximately 100,000 people currently waiting for Swedish citizenship decisions, as transitional provisions may affect how new citizenship laws apply to pending applications.
Why it matters: Transitional provisions can determine whether applicants face old or new legal requirements, potentially affecting processing times and eligibility criteria for a substantial backlog of citizenship applications in Sweden.
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Former Sweden Democrat MP supports transitional rules for citizenship
The former Sweden Democrat MP Elsa Widding has come out in favour of including transitional provisions in the upcoming stricter citizenship bill, arguing that "you can't change the rules mid-match". But she has not said how she will vote.
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'Unique' 16th century wreck found off Sweden's southeastern coast
The ship, which has yet to be identified, is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th-century warship "Vasa".
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Experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm
The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place.
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Major risk of forest fires around Valborg, Justice minister visits Tunisia seeking cooperation on gang crime, and other news from Sweden on Wednesday.
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KEY POINTS: What's in Sweden's sweeping citizenship reforms?
On April 29th, parliament will vote on a bill that makes getting Swedish citizenship a lot harder. What's in it?
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LIVE BLOG: Will Swedish MPs add transitional rules to citizenship bill at 11th hour?
Today Swedish MPs will vote on a citizenship bill set to affect the lives of more than 100,000 prospective citizens. The Local is reporting live from parliament. Join the conversation here.
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KEY POINTS: How a new law eases permit rules for researchers and PhDs in Sweden
Sweden's parliament will this week pass a bill which aims to simplify residency rules for foreign researchers and PhD students but also limits how much paid work they can do. Here are the main points.