Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Eighty paperless migrants reported since 'snitch law' enacted, opposition ready to vote against tougher sentences law, and more news from Sweden on Monday.
Eighty migrants without legal residency reported since enactment of the duty to inform law. The new obligation for certain agencies to report paperless migrants to border police took effect on July 13th. Most reports have come from the Public Employment Service. No deportations reported.
Sweden's four opposition parties vow to vote against stricter sentencing bill. Government will need all MPs to back bill, including two former Sweden Democrat independents and one Lib-Lab MP, to pass. Bill will abolish sentence reduction for multiple crimes.
Apartment prices down 4.6% in July, detached homes down 1.4%. Prices falling more sharply than usual for summer. Prices drop biggest in Greater Stockholm. Overall housing prices down 2.4% Sweden-wide.
Vibrio bacteria causing vibriosis spreading along Sweden's coasts. Associate professor of microbiology says warm water and algae blooms contribute to higher concentrations. Risks of sepsis, amputations, death.
Captain of boat that rammed yacht placed in pre-trial detention on manslaughter suspicion. Norway-registered freight vessel hit yacht, causing it to sink. Two survivors rescued by other sailors. Defence lawyer not surprised by detention. Charges expected by August 14th.
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