The government is scrapping the planned project for the Payment Authority's transaction account, which has cost around 200 million kronor, following criticism that it represents a tremendous waste of taxpayers' money and risks to security and privacy. #Utbetalningsmyndigheten #SkattebetalarnasPengar #Politik (translated)
Cloetta reports an unexpectedly strong net result of 246 million kronor and reaches its profitability targets earlier than planned, driven by increased sales and improved results during the third quarter. #Cloetta #Lönsamhet #Ljungsbro (translated)
The article examines the recent election results in the US and other countries, their potential impact on world politics, and the most significant issues that could change the global perspective on US power and its allies. #ASV #vēlēšanas #politika (translated)
The Finnish insurance company Sampo reports a significant profit loss with a pre-tax result of 323 million euros for the third quarter of 2026. #Sampo #Försäkring #Kvartalsrapport (translated)
Valdas Adamkus, commemorating the centenary, is remembered as the president who opened the doors to the European Union and NATO for Lithuania, promoting a Western political culture. #ValdasAdamkus #Lietuva #VakarųPolitika (translated)
The article highlights how the state supports fossil fuels through various subsidies and tax benefits, resulting in fossil fuels still being considerably cheaper than clean energy, despite the global effort to phase out inefficient subsidies. #FossilaBränslen #Energi #Subventioner (translated)
Five private doctors, two nurses, and two pharmacy owners have been charged with defrauding taxpayers out of millions of kronor by using fake certificates to obtain incorrect prescriptions for the subsidized drug Myobloc approved by the Medical Products Agency and the regions. #Ekobrott #Läkemedelsverket #Myobloc (translated)
The sender wrote that P1 Morning had had a good debate about the program offerings of Public Service, using SVT's Married at First Sight as an example. They emphasized that Public Service had an important role but objected to the fact that the operation was entirely financed with tax funds and believed that reality TV should not be included in the tax-funded offerings. #PublicService #SVT #Debatt #SE (translated)
Estonian figure skater Niina Petrokina achieved a personal record and second place at a tournament held in Canada, surprising her coach Svetlana Varnavskaya with a birthday gift, after two programs, with a total score of 221.07 points. #фигурноекатание #НинаПетрыкина #чемпионатЕвропы (translated)
The letter writers demand a reduction of the VAT on massage and similar treatments from 25 percent to 6 percent in order to achieve a fairer tax treatment compared to gym memberships. #SänkMomsen #Massage #Hälsovård (translated)
A virtual concert hall "Willkini Opera House" has been built, where both "Wet Heels Symphony" performances and "Willkini" swimwear shows will take place. https://dacewetheels.blogspot.com/2026/10/willkini-opera-house.html (translated)
The author considered Finland's decision important and valuable and believed that it should apply to all sports and all Russian athletes. He mentioned the Finnish Olympic Committee, IIHF, Finnish Ski Association, Finnish Football Association, Finnish Athletics Federation, Finnish Figure Skating Association, and Finnish Wrestling Federation. #urheilu #Suomi #urheilijat #FI #RU (translated)
The St. Marx skate park was demolished for the construction of an event hall, the realization of which is questionable, while former users mourn the loss of their creative open space. #Skatepark #StMarx #Eventhalle (translated)
The politicians' decision not to adjust subsidies and deductions for inflation leads to lost purchasing power and higher taxes for families, which is reflected in the economic situation for many families with children. #Ekonomi #Bidrag #Politik (translated)
Finland is managing high fuel prices through targeted support for commuters, transport companies, and agriculture and forestry, which is considered a more effective and cost-efficient strategy for climate transition compared to Sweden's broad tax cuts on fossil fuels. #klimatmålen #bensinspriser #finland (translated)
Isuzu's diesel-powered pickups avoid a tax penalty through an aftermarket gas tank, which means the state loses a quarter of a billion kronor in tax revenues and is criticized for subsidizing diesel vehicles instead of promoting the shift to more environmentally friendly alternatives. #Dieselpickuper #Malus #Klimatpolitik (translated)
The Trump administration encourages U.S. companies to adopt Russian diesel in order to increase oil supply and reduce prices. (translated)
A new study shows that oil companies in Sweden have made 10 billion kronor in extra profits since the beginning of the war against Iran, which is a setback for both Sweden's economy and the climate, as tax cuts on fossil fuels benefit the oil industry and increase dependence on climate-impacting fuels. #Klimatkrisen #Oljebolag #FossilaBränslen (translated)
Pareto Bank's pre-tax result fell drastically to 32.5 million Norwegian kroner during the third quarter of 2026, according to the interim report. #ParetoBank #delårsrapport #finansnyheter (translated)
Despite an increase in the mileage allowance from 18.50 kronor to 25 kronor per mile, the conditions for car commuters will deteriorate in 2026 with an increase in the personal fee for the tax deduction from 11,000 kronor to 15,000 kronor, which means a tax increase of up to 1,200 kronor per year for those who rely on car commuting. #bilpendling #milersättning #skatteavdrag (translated)
