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FIFA Chief Backs Down on Share Sales Amid UEFA Pressure. FIFA President Infantino pulls back from selling tournament shares after UEFA demands his resignation or a confidence vote, with Sweden voicing governance concerns.

Southern Sweden on High Alert for Forest Fires. SMHI issues extreme fire risk warnings for southern regions like Skåne and Östergötland, with alerts expected to last until early August amid persistent dry weather.

Swedish Housing Market Dips Sharply in July 2026. Apartment prices fall notably in Greater Stockholm and northern Sweden during a rare summer decline, though experts predict a housing market recovery ahead.

Sweden Mulls Tighter Controls at Öresundsbron Over Migrant Crisis. In response to the Ceuta migrant surge, Sweden debates stricter border checks at Öresundsbron, facing government support and opposition concerns about economic and regional impacts.

Fuel Price Hikes Bite Into Swedish Families' Summer Budgets. Rising petrol costs strain households with children, who increasingly turn to credit for summer spending, while pensioners remain less affected by price increases.