
AI-generated summary
Sweden is alone in the Nordic countries in applying a qualifying period deduction, which means that the first day in case of illness is unpaid. In Denmark, employees receive full pay from the first day of illness. The system has been criticized for being unfair to employees who become ill through no fault of their own.
The suspension deduction: "You are punished for something you are not responsible for"
In Denmark, she gets full pay when she gets sick. He receives no salary at all on the first day of illness and then 80 percent.
Sweden is alone in the Nordics regarding the retirement age reduction. Kamilla and Dennis Johansson in Malmö want the system abolished.
- You get punished for something you are not ready for, says Dennis Johansson.
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Headwinds for iron ore mines: "Large surplus of steel"
World market prices for iron ore are falling and Swedish iron ore mines are struggling uphill. Mining giant LKAB's profits have plummeted.
- Demand for sponge iron will increase sharply in Europe. It is probably what would open a window for LKAB, says commodity analyst Christian Kopfer.
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The Nord Stream trial starts: The ex-military intends to remain silent
He has been charged with planning and participating in the explosion of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in September 2022.
On October 14, the trial against the 49-year-old will begin in Hamburg, Germany.
But the former Ukrainian army captain and intelligence veteran won't say a word.
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The S leader's meeting with the speaker is postponed - it's happening now
Magdalena Andersson's (S) meeting with the speaker has been postponed until Tuesday. Then she must announce whether she has a government document or not. Everything indicates that there are still locked positions and no red-green government is in place.
- My guess is that this will take a while, says political scientist Malena Rosén Sundström.
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Silent protest passed without disorder
Crowded, quiet, dignified – and not a single security guard intervened.
Not even when the football fans shouted obscenities at Medborgarplatsen.
- It was a nice demonstration. Now I hope it has some effect as well, said William Sundman Sääf, the troubadour who earlier this week was rejected from the subway citing that he constituted a disorder after Sunday's protest action.
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Five news from October 11:
The suspension deduction: "You are punished for something you are not responsible for"
Headwinds for iron ore mines: "Large surplus of steel"
The Nord Stream trial starts: The ex-military intends to remain silent
Silent protest passed without disorder
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The suspension deduction will be abolished or changed within the next mandate period.
Possible · Within months
LKAB will have to adapt its operations to lower iron ore prices through efficiencies or cost reductions.
Likely · Within months

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A man has been taken to hospital by helicopter after being found in the water. Rescue services, police and the Maritime Rescue Society participated in the operation. No signs that more people have been in the water have been found.
A man has been taken to hospital by helicopter after a rescue operation in the water during Friday evening. The rescue service, ambulance and the Swedish Maritime Administration participated in the search. No additional people or boats have been found in the area.
One person has been taken to hospital after a rescue effort in the water during Friday evening. The rescue service, ambulance, the Sea Rescue Society and the Swedish Maritime Administration's helicopter participated in the search after a passerby raised the alarm.