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Sweden's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate To Boost Economy

Sweden's central bank cuts interest rate to 2.75%, aiming to stabilize economy and inflation. Norway maintains policy rate at 4.5%.

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Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade

Sweden’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 2.75% in what was described as the largest reduction in over a decade

The Independent UK

Swedish court jails far-right leader who burned Qur’an

Danish politician Rasmus Paludan sentenced to four months for incitement against ethnic group

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Full-scale war in Middle East involving Israel and Iran likely, say most Europeans in poll

Large majorities in seven countries condemn 7 October attacks – but most common view is Israel’s response in Gaza is also unjustified

The Guardian - UK

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack

The Guardian - UK

The boy who kicked the hornets’ nest: Stieg Larsson’s double life as an anti-far right activist

His Millennium trilogy was a worldwide hit. But to the Swedish author, it was only ever a sideshow to his true life’s work: fighting fascism, racism and rightwing extremism

The Guardian - UK

Iron Age woman was buried with a knife stuck into her grave. Archaeologists aren't sure why.

At an Iron Age cemetery in Sweden, archaeologists discovered an unusual grave of a woman interred with an iron folding knife stuck into her burial.

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Runes prove Elfdalian is distinct ancient Nordic language, say researchers

Linguists argue language spoken by 2,500 people in central Sweden is more than an esoteric dialect

The Guardian - UK

NetEnt: Leading Provider of Online Casino Software Solutions

NetEnt (formerly Net Entertainment) stands as one of the most influential forces in the online gaming industry, shaping the digital casino landscape since its inception in 1996. Founded in Stockholm, Sweden, the company has evolved from a small ...

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Alexander Isak’s header gives Newcastle victory to dent Arsenal’s title hopes

The Sweden international converted Anthony Gordon’s inviting 12th-minute cross with aplomb.

The Independent UK

Princess Madeleine of Sweden Posts Chilling Halloween Photo of Her Two Daughters in Costume

"It's a spooky Halloween this year!"

Marie Claire

European voters – even some on far-right – want Harris victory, poll finds

YouGov survey suggests fewer are confident that Harris will win and most expect violence if Trump is not elected

The Guardian - UK

One year on, we know this: Sweden’s trade unions are more than a match for Elon Musk

The epic strike could be resolved if Tesla recognised a simple fact that I’ve uncovered in my reporting, says Swedish analyst German Bender

The Guardian - UK

Volvo Cars to buy out Northvolt from jointly owned gigafactory in Sweden

Plans are further blow to Europe’s hopes of creating a homegrown electric car battery

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Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise

Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics

The Guardian - UK

The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women

From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for everyone

The Guardian - UK

Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears

Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal

LiveScience

1,200-year-old Viking cemetery with 'stone ship' burials discovered in Sweden

Archaeologists in Sweden were expecting to find an ancient settlement, but they were surprised to discover a Viking Age cemetery with boat-shaped burial outlines.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Undisputed icon’: Therese Sjögran joins City as women’s director of football

Therese Sjögran, who won 214 Sweden caps, is leaving Rosengård for an identical role at Manchester City

Evening Standard

Arsenal sent clear Alexander Isak message after 'new transfer boost'

Sweden international is a long-term target for the Gunners, who will try to sign a new striker next summer

Golf Monthly

Louise Rydqvist Facts: 12 Things To Know About The Swedish Golfer

Louise Rydqvist is one of the most promising amateurs to come out of Sweden and plays for the University of South Carolina - get to know her better with these facts

International Business Times

Volvo Cars Cuts Sales Forecast On Market Headwinds

Sweden's Volvo Cars on Wednesday drastically cut its sales forecast for the year, saying car markets in China, Europe and the United States are "increasingly under pressure."

The Conversation

Sweden’s libraries caught in a political row about drag story hour

Drag story hour is “nothing other than indoctrination and sexualisation of children”, claimed Sweden Democrats politician Jonathan Sager during a session of the local parliament in Kalmar, southern Sweden, in 2022. He was reacting to plans to organise a drag story hour event at the local library, where drag queens…

The Independent UK

Sweden will honor Blinken and others with knighthoods for their roles in its NATO accession

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will be knighted in Sweden for their role in enabling the Scandinavian country to join the world’s largest military alliance

The Guardian - UK

Funding cuts could mean death of Sámi languages, say Indigenous parliaments

Sweden and Finland plan to slash funding to safeguard nine languages defined as threatened by Unesco

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