Electricity prices in southern Sweden are surging to near-record levels this August—despite it being summer, when…
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Continuous Strengthening of the Swedish Krona Against US Dollar
The Swedish Krona (SEK) has strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) over the past four weeks,…
The Silent Epidemic – Sweden’s 2-Diabetes Time Bomb—And the Race to Cut the FuseÂ
On a crisp May morning in Stockholm, 29-year-old software engineer Sara Lindgren is waiting in line…
When a Church Takes the Road: Kiruna’s Boldest Journey Yet
In the frozen north of Sweden, a church is about to do something churches are not…
Swedish Student Housing Crisis? Is There a Crisis or Just Mismanagement?
Sweden’s reputation as an attractive destination for international students is increasingly being questioned as the country…
Swedish Beef Shortage Set to Drag On for Years
Warning signs are clear: domestic beef will remain scarce, and the problem runs deeper than empty…
Majority of Swedes Report Higher Food Prices: Real Statistics and Key Drivers
Sweden finds itself at the centre of a growing debate as households across the country report…
Sweden’s Electric-Car Market 2024: First Annual Decline in New Registrations
Sweden’s decade-long boom in electric cars hit its first setback in 2024. Battery-electric sales fell almost…
Climate Change Amplifies Arctic Heat: Norrland’s Record Heatwave Made 2°C Hotter by Human Influence
In the summer of 2024, the usually cool and temperate region of Norrland in northern Sweden…
Rising Inflation and Unemployment in Sweden: Economic Pressures Mount in July
In July 2024, Sweden faced a dual economic challenge as both inflation and unemployment rates climbed,…