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Sweden Mourns Theatre Legend Örjan Ramberg at 78. Örjan Ramberg, famed for his iconic roles at Dramaten and Swedish cinema, has died, sparking widespread tributes and recognition of his lasting cultural impact.

Swedish Athletes Capture Top Medals at European Championships. Samuel Pihlström and Andreas Almgren secured silver and gold respectively at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, delivering standout performances for Sweden.

Sweden Proposes Unit to Track Threats Against Politicians Online. Amid rising harassment, a parliamentary group suggests a special unit to monitor MPs’ social media, inspired by a Center Party leader’s personal testimony of hostility.

Infrastructure Woes and Labor Gaps Stall Sweden’s 2026 Growth. Sweden’s economic progress faces hurdles from poor infrastructure, workforce shortages, and regulatory delays, spotlighting urgent policy challenges in employment.

Political Push for 'Property Police' to Tackle Stockholm Landlords. Left and Green parties call for a 'property police' to crack down on negligent landlords during Stockholm’s housing crisis, facing resistance from Moderates over urban housing enforcement.