Sweden

Planetary thinking to save humanity

Article Erik Berglof - 13 Sep 2019

We need to work across all boundaries to make our systems and societies sustainable – and survivable

Swedish prosecutors interview new witnesses in Assange rape case

Article Agency - 9 Sep 2019

Swedish prosecutors said a total of seven witnesses had been interviewed over the summer

Swedish prosecutors interview new witnesses in Assange case

Article Agency - 9 Sep 2019

The Swedish investigation concerns events which took place in August 2010 when a Swedish woman accused Assange of rape

Poland scraps taxes for young adults to curb emigration

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Aug 2019

The tax break, which came into effect on August 1, could benefit around two million youths in the country

Industry and campaigners spar over carbon tax

Article Beatrice Debut - 17 Jul 2019

The new tax, the first of its type in Africa, was cautiously introduced last month in the first of several gradual step

#FeesMustFall MPs should continue to embody revolutionary values

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jul 2019

Politicians are meant to serve the people, not themselves. Student activists who have won parliamentary seats should practise what they preach

Swedish Assange hearing to decide on extradition request

Article Johannes Ledel - 3 Jun 2019

The decision of whether to extradite him to the United States or Sweden would rest with the UK interior ministry

No perks for Swedish MPs

Article Claudia Wallin - 31 May 2019

Everyone, including the prime minister and judges, must live in conditions similar to voters

Assange faces jail for UK bail breach

Article Alice Ritchie - 1 May 2019

The Australian whistle-blower, who was arrested on April 11 after Ecuador gave him up, could face a 12-month prison sentence

SA drops in World Press Freedom rankings

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 23 Apr 2019

South Africa has dropped three places in the Press Freedom Index

Swedish Assange accuser urges prosecution to reopen rape case

Article Agency - 11 Apr 2019

A spokesman for the Swedish Prosecution Authority said on Thursday they were following the news of Assange's arrest

Amnesty accuses Nordic states of failing rape survivors

Article Agency - 3 Apr 2019

An Amnesty report says flawed legislation, harmful myths and gender stereotypes had resulted in "endemic impunity" for perpetrators

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Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.