Jan 24: Sweden Prepares for Winter Olympics Amid Crime Concerns and Cultural Initiatives
About this episode
Sweden is ramping up for the 2026 Winter Olympics with ambitious medal goals while facing the ongoing challenges of organized crime. We also discuss new cultural funding initiatives and a tragic incident in Spånga, alongside financial updates from Ericsson.
00:00 - Sweden Today
00:29 - Sweden Gears Up For 2026 Winter Olympics With Ambitious Medal Goals and Strategic Partnerships
01:13 - Sweden's Criminal Economy Estimated at 352 Billion Kronor Annually, Prompting Coordinated National Response
02:07 - Sweden Boosts Regional Culture Funding and Launches Child Mental Health Fundraiser in 2026
02:52 - Man in His 30s Dies After Being Thrown from Balcony in Spånga, Three Arrested
03:28 - Ericsson Reports Strong Q4 Results, Raises Dividend Amidst Major Layoffs
04:10 - Finishing up
• Sweden's Criminal Economy Estimated at 352 Billion Kronor Annually, Prompting Coordinated National Response
• Sweden Gears Up For 2026 Winter Olympics With Ambitious Medal Goals and Strategic Partnerships
• Ericsson Reports Strong Q4 Results, Raises Dividend Amidst Major Layoffs
• Man in His 30s Dies After Being Thrown from Balcony in Spånga, Three Arrested
• Sweden Boosts Regional Culture Funding and Launches Child Mental Health Fundraiser in 2026
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