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Neo-Nazi march returns to Sweden sparking political outrage

An estimated 200 people took part in a neo-Nazi march in Sweden reviving the controversial "Salem march" on the 25th anniversary of the killing of 17-year-old skinhead Daniel Wredström.

A report from the Swedish National Agency for Education shows concerning levels of antisemitism in schools across the country

The newly published report shows that antisemitism manifests in various ways within the school environment—and that these expressions are often difficult to detect.

Swedish government appoints National Coordinator for the Strategy to Strengthen Jewish Life and Combat Antisemitism

Isak Reichel was appointed as National Coordinator for the Swedish Strategy to Strengthen Jewish Life and Combat Antisemitism

Jewish film festival cancelled in Malmö after cinemas refuse to host events

According to Parisa Liljestrand, Sweden's Minister for Culture, "This is an absolute catastrophe for the Swedish society."

Union of Swedish Jewish Students report reveals increasing levels of antisemitism in the country’s universities

The study shows that 88% of Jewish students and staff say their sense of safety on campus has worsened since October 7.

Pro-Palestinian protest in Umeå features skeletons wearing concentration camp uniforms

The skeletons were hanged execution-style, with blue-and-white striped uniforms with Stars of David and prisoner numbers on them. 
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