Surveys in 2026 show significant economic anxiety among Swedish households due to rising costs for essentials like food, electricity, and housing, with renters and low-income earners particularly affected.
Sweden announces the formation of 'Und', a new civil foreign intelligence service, to enhance national security amid growing geopolitical risks, despite criticism over rapid implementation.
Sweden's tax declaration deadline falls today, with about one million taxpayers yet to submit to avoid penalties.
Economists view Sweden's economy as more stable than government rhetoric suggests, as calls for wealth taxation grow amid fiscal and social challenges.
Valborg 2026 celebrations in Sweden were marred by rocket injuries, bonfire accidents, intoxication-related detentions, and a suspected shooting, with police maintaining order amid challenges.
Valborg 2026 celebrations across Sweden feature bonfires, music, and community events tailored by each municipality.
The Aurora 26 NATO exercise in Sweden involves 18,000 troops from 13 countries with a defense focus, featuring Swedish-Finnish air cooperation and municipal preparedness drills.
Sweden unveils its largest ever infrastructure investment of 1,200 billion kronor focusing on roads and railways to boost economic growth, transport reliability, and national defense.
Region Värmland offers funding for cultural programs to enhance elderly wellbeing and combat loneliness through increased cultural participation.
Sweden's recent tax reforms provide financial relief but also contribute to household money conflicts, with experts advising couples to communicate openly about finances.
Two separate accidents in Jönköping and Östersund have led to hospitalizations, with emergency services responding promptly and investigations ongoing.
Swedish leaders outline serious economic challenges from the Middle East conflict, including rising energy prices, inflation risk, and supply chain pressures, with potential rationing and extensive mitigation measures under consideration.
Over 60 children have been placed under care in Gävle since 2020 due to gang-related criminal risks, with Sätra notably affected by gang G15's influence.
Southern Sweden faces potential drinking water shortages this summer due to prolonged low groundwater levels and historically low lake water levels.
Underfunding in Swedish schools limits student support while new work-integrated teacher training programs aim to improve teacher readiness.
Two deportation cases in Sweden highlight the struggles of long-term residents facing family separation under stricter immigration rules.
Despite a drop in unemployment to 6.6%, Sweden faces growing job security concerns due to rising layoffs and diminished support for the long-term unemployed, especially in vulnerable sectors.
Sweden's aging population and record low birth rates pose challenges, but reforms in pensions and immigration are helping maintain welfare stability.
Swedish schools have seen a worrying increase in antisemitism following the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict, with students and teachers reporting fear and harassment.
Swedish prosecutors have discontinued the investigation into the 2025 Miljödata cyberattack that exposed personal data of over 1.5 million individuals due to insufficient evidence.
Southern Sweden confronts record-low water levels after two dry winters, prompting urgent water-saving appeals amid forecasts of little replenishment until autumn.
E.ON works to restore power to over 3,000 customers as Storm Dave causes extensive outages and damage across Sweden.
Storm Dave brought heavy winds and widespread disruptions across Sweden, causing power outages, transport halts, and property damage over Easter Sunday.
Storm Dave battered Sweden on Easter Sunday, causing damage, power outages affecting 31,000 households, transportation disruptions, and emergency responses across southwestern and western regions.
Police investigate a car theft and crash in Nacka with the suspect at large, while a man is found dead near a snowmobile crash in Härjedalen.
Storm Dave is battering southern Sweden with intense winds, travel disruptions, and safety warnings during the Easter weekend.
Two Swedish Finnish individuals share their experiences of identity struggles and the need for a more inclusive cultural dialogue in Sweden.
Sweden invests nearly 9 billion SEK to enhance its anti-drone defenses through a collaborative project involving defense authorities and industry.
Sweden advances strategic and microbiome research through Stockholm University's major funding boost and collaborative efforts highlighted at a key innovation event.
Sweden announces tax cuts on fuel and food VAT reduction alongside energy support to address inflationary pressures from the Iran conflict and energy risks.
Swedish police handle murder, bomb incidents, and kidnapping on March 31 amid safety warnings and education program critiques.
Allegations of plagiarism swirl around the national science competition's first prize project, prompting denials from the Chemistry Institute and a government investigation.
Sweden advances public dialogue on nuclear power while strengthening communication infrastructure to enhance national security amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Swedish municipalities have bought water technology from a firm owned by Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, raising security concerns over foreign influence.
Sweden is intensifying food production efforts to enhance security amid global challenges as an upcoming VAT cut draws more Norwegian shoppers to border stores.
Kultur Ella donates Herrgårdsscenen to Partille municipality after 12 years, while feminist cultural events revive the historic Fogelstad estate, fostering community engagement across Sweden.
Sweden must urgently increase sustainable food production and set national goals to improve food security, create jobs, and reduce its trade deficit.
Despite Sweden's economic recovery, low-income single-parent families continue to face severe financial distress and food insecurity, affecting hundreds of thousands of children.
Sweden's latest red list highlights critical biodiversity losses amid political obstacles and escalating ecosystem threats linked to climate change and food security risks.
Mathias Dahlgren wins Årets kock 2026 as Grand Hôtel’s restaurants achieve top ratings in the 2023 Falstaff Guide, underscoring Sweden’s culinary leadership in the Nordics.
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