Swedish bank Handelsbanken predicts in its newest property report, Fastighetrapporten, that property prices will rise by 6 percent in 2026. What other predictions does it have for the coming year?.
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A recovery in the labour market will lead to rising real wages and will contribute to increased household incomes in 2026, according to recent reports from Sweden's central bank and private sector economists.
The four Tidö parties behind Sweden's current government have lost the election and Ulf Kristersson has resigned as Prime Minister, so what needs to happen for Sweden to get a new leader?
Despite joining the EU in 1994, Sweden still hasn’t joined the euro. Why is this, and could it ever happen in the future?
Residential property prices fell by 0.7 percent in Sweden in July, according to new statistics from the state-owned mortgage lender SBAB. Although residential prices normally dip in June, July and August, this month's fa…
Swedish property prices saw a modest increase in May. Why was that, and what could make them rise in the future?
Today's episode of Sweden in Focus Extra features an interview with Ludvig Aspling, migration spokesperson for the Sweden Democrats.
This summer, electricity prices in Sweden have risen to historic highs, new statistics from Swedish price comparison site Elskling show.
Electricity prices have skyrocketed in the wake of the Iran war. In southern Sweden in particular, unusually high electricity costs are expected for the rest of the year. Experts say it is likely too late to fix prices.
Property prices fell last month, although when seasonal effects are taken into account they actually rose slightly, according to a monthly property price indicator from SBAB Booli. But it's not all good news ? the number…
Sweden’s Liberal Party are currently at around 2 percent in the polls, their worst result for decades and well below the four percent threshold needed to enter the Swedish parliament. What would happen to their 16 seats…
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Following strong gains for the Moderate Party and the Sweden Democrats, a new poll has the right-wing side nearly four percentage points higher than their left-wing rivals.
Kristersson calls on speaker to force parliamentary vote to break Swedish government deadlock – and right-wing bloc takes clear lead over left wing in new poll. Here's the latest news.
As Sweden doesn't yet have a new government, outgoing Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson will present a caretaker budget in November. It will be completely devoid of election pledges and fresh policy initiatives – exc…
Sweden is expected to hike its interest rate – and the budget deadline is fast approaching, as well as the deadline for sending Christmas presents outside Europe. Here's that and everything else that changes in November.
This week's Sweden in Focus Extra podcast features an interview with Matilda Molander, head of the green and liberal Fores think tank.
A 60-year-old woman who was rejected for a job because of her age has been awarded 50,000 kronor in compensation.
Speaker to call party leaders after Centre Party fails to forge centrist government – and Swedish security firm pays out 50,000 kronor over age discrimination. Here's the latest news.
When something in a culture becomes so iconic that it's ubiquitous, it can be easy to assume that its status is overblown. But even after all this time and exposure, Pippi Longstocking still lives up to the hype, writes…
As Sweden's annual 'reading break' for schoolchildren gets under way, we want to know what Swedish children's books have had a real impact on you or your children.
