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Fatal Incident in Sollentuna Leads to Arrest. A violent event in Sollentuna leaves one dead and another injured, with police arresting a suspect and confirming no ongoing public threat.

Sweden Snubs Russia at 2026 Ice Hockey Worlds. Sweden joins several countries in refusing to play Russia at the 2026 championship, protesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Riksbank Boosts Interest Rate to 2.0% After Three Years. Sweden’s central bank raises its key rate to 2.0% as it navigates between economic recovery and inflation concerns.

Swedbank Hikes Mortgage and Savings Rates Post-Riksbank Move. Following the central bank’s rate increase, Swedbank raises mortgage rates to 4.14% and bumps savings rates by 0.25 points in a market response.

Mortgage Costs Rise but Housing Prices Hold Steady in Sweden. Riksbank’s rate hike pushes mortgage costs up, yet the housing market shows resilience with stable price outlook.