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Swedes Face Mortgage Rate Dilemma as Riksbanken Holds Steady. Mortgage borrowers in Sweden are debating between fixed and variable rates as Riksbanken is expected to hold interest rates now but may hike them in 2026, with experts urging careful loan consideration.

Frida Karlsson Sparks Historic Swedish Sweep at Holmenkollen 50 km. Frida Karlsson leads a Swedish podium sweep at the Holmenkollen 50 km race, with Linn Svahn and Jonna Sundling taking second and third, marking a historic Nordic skiing victory.

Ale Municipality Rolls Out New Safety Measures for Elected Officials. Facing growing threats ahead of elections, Ale municipality introduces 2025-inspired safety guidelines aimed at protecting public officials from harassment and ensuring officials' security.

Liberal Party Faces Leadership Crisis Over Sweden Democrats Deal. The Liberal Party grapples with an internal leadership challenge as backlash grows against its cooperation deal with the Sweden Democrats, prompting an extraordinary leadership meeting.

Veteran Swedish Politicians Utbult and Zakrisson Announce Exits. After long careers, politicians Roland Utbult and Viktor Zakrisson reveal their plans to step down, reflecting on their time in office and future beyond politics.