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Sweden Proposes Stricter Family Reunification Rules Amid Backlash. Swedish parliament debates a proposal to raise income and residency requirements for family reunification visas, sparking fierce opposition over humanitarian concerns raised.

Swedish Athletes Shine and Struggle at European Athletics Championships. At the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Swedish competitors celebrate successes while facing critiques of the qualification system and incidents of racism reported.

Partial Solar Eclipse and Meteor Showers Darken Swedish Skies in August. Sweden experiences an 80% partial solar eclipse alongside the Perseids meteor shower, with notable wildlife reactions and concerns over potential electrical grid impacts.

Anders Borg Sounds Alarm on Economic Risks Ahead of Swedish Election. Former finance minister warns the upcoming election could trigger job losses and reduced hours amid unreliable forecasts influencing economic policy decisions.

Sweden Pumps 500 Million SEK into Boosting Ammunition Production. The government commits half a billion SEK to expand domestic and Nordic ammunition manufacturing, supported by industry partners and EU co-financing efforts.