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Sweden Bars Eleven Gang Criminals From Residency. Swedish authorities revoke residency permits for eleven serious gang-related criminals, intensifying the crackdown on organized crime with residency revocations enforced.

Sweden Boosts Ukraine's Air Power with Gripen Jets Deal. Sweden pledges to donate 16 Gripen fighter jets and sell 20 more to Ukraine, enhancing air defense capabilities from 2027 through 2030 with a major military aircraft commitment.

Sweden's Economy Grows Slightly as Food Prices Loom. Q1 2026 GDP shows modest growth while food producers prepare for price hikes driven by energy-related transport and packaging costs amid the rising cost pressures.

Youth Mental Health Crisis Spurs Calls for Swedish Education Reform. Swedish organizations link educational reforms to worsening youth mental health, urging systemic changes to address the growing mental health emergency.

Tre Kronor's World Championship Ends in Quarterfinal Controversy. Sweden's ice hockey team falls 3-1 to Switzerland in a disputed quarterfinal loss, prompting coaching changes and sparking media backlash over controversial elimination.