Stories from Sweden
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SuperCom Wins $17M Contract for Electronic Monitoring in Sweden
SuperCom has secured a $17 million contract with Sweden's Prison and Probation Service. The contract involves the implementation of SuperCom's PureSecurity suite for offender tracking, home detention, and facility monitoring.
German Singersongwriter Sam Battle Wins Title
Sam Battle won a title, with the source noting that live instruments are not permitted at the ESC. The performance was described as having a low bar for Great Britain.
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Eurovision Song Contest Tickets Sell Out
Tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in Malmö have sold out, a situation described as by long-time attendees.
Swedish Liberals Propose Doubling Billionaires' Tax
The Swedish Liberal Party (Liberalerna) has proposed policies aimed at doubling the number of billionaires in Sweden. Sweden's Liberal Party has proposed doubling the tax rate for billionaires.
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Elara Caring Patient Data Leaked Via Vendor Breach
Elara Caring has reported a data breach affecting patient information. The leak occurred because a third-party vendor's security measures were insufficient. The company is sending notification letters after the incident.
Swedish Broadcaster SVT Commissions Survival Reality Program
Swedish broadcaster SVT has commissioned a new reality program where contestants will spend six weeks in the wild. Thousands applied for auditions for the show.
KQED FM
Eurovision Semi-Final Edits Out Pro-Palestine Chants
Chants of "stop the genocide" were edited out of Israel's performance during the Eurovision semi-final. Several individuals were removed by security for staging pro-Palestine protests.
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Eurovision Protests Planned Over Israel's Participation
Protests are planned regarding Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Spain has announced it will withdraw and not broadcast the competition due to the controversy.
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Large Forest Fire Burns Near Färila, Sweden
A forest fire is burning near Färila, Sweden, in the Ängra area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Swiss Singer Nemo Wins Eurovision Contest
International artists signed a petition titled 'No Music for Genocide,' calling for Israel's exclusion from the contest. The Swiss singer Nemo was declared the winner of the Eurovision contest. The singer performed a song that resonated with audiences.
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