Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Volvo Cars plans 2,000 job cuts in Sweden, Left Party MP intends to keep his seat, and more news from Sweden on Friday.

Moderates call for life sentences for gang leaders, Sweden Democrat leader drops out of reindeer race due to gun scare, orange warning in Skåne as more snow hits and more news from Sweden on Friday..
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Volvo Cars plans 2,000 job cuts in Sweden, Left Party MP intends to keep his seat, and more news from Sweden on Friday.
Sweden's fuel prices set to jump as parliament rejects Sweden Democrat tax cut bid – and why Sweden's next prime minister could be forced to govern on an opposition budget. Here's the latest news.
Sweden Democrat official takes parental leave following Russia allegations – and Sweden to test new mobile emergency alert system today. Here's the latest news.
Swedish party leaders clash on taxes and work permits, Sweden Democrats join U-turn on letting to-be-deported teenagers stay in Sweden, and Ukrainian drone forces crushed Sweden in defence exercise. Here's the latest new…
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PersonerJust a day after Sweden's central bank raised the country's key interest rate to 2 percent, banks are starting to follow.
The word of the day is perhaps Sweden’s second favourite pastime, after 'fika', and they often go hand in hand.
Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as at least 14 European flights were hit by hoax bomb alerts for the third day this week, authorities and airlines said.
Starting December 1st, registered residents of Sweden who don't have citizenship can apply for SverigeID – a new, state-issued, alternative to BankID. What is it, and how can you apply for it?
Regional trains have been cancelled on several routes south of Stockholm following an accident during track work last night. Current estimates are that disruptions will continue throughout the day and into early tomorrow…
Swedish inflation is dropping faster than expected, new figures suggest.
Travel chaos south of Stockholm following overnight rail collision – and northern municipal chief steps down after porn career revealed. Here's the latest news.
An agreement set to be announced at the upcoming EU-UK summit could mark the return of pet passports allowing easier travel across the Channel for holidaymakers with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Sweden's Riksbank has raised the country's key interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, with more increases expected in the new year. How can foreigners in Sweden best plan their finances accordingly?
American Democrats gathered over pancakes and coffee in Malmö on the morning of November 4th to celebrate their party's victories in the US midterm elections. But alongside the jubilation, some described the frustration…