Sweden latest news

Here are some of the latest news from Sweden:

Politics

• The Swedish government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on carbon emissions, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030. (Source: The Local Sweden)
• The Swedish Social Democratic Party has won the most seats in the recent general election, but fell short of a majority. (Source: BBC News)

Economy

• Sweden's economy has grown by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by strong consumer spending and investment. (Source: Reuters)
• The Swedish central bank, Riksbank, has kept interest rates unchanged at 0.25% due to low inflation and a strong economy. (Source: The Financial Times)

Society

• Sweden has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Swedish government has announced plans to increase funding for mental health services, following a rise in mental health issues among young people. (Source: The Local Sweden)

Culture

• The Swedish Academy has announced the winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature, which went to the Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Stockholm International Film Festival has announced its lineup for this year's festival, featuring films from around the world. (Source: Variety)

Environment

• Sweden has announced plans to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2030, as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Swedish government has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste, aiming to reduce plastic use by 50% by 2025. (Source: The Local Sweden)

Sports

• Sweden's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Poland in a playoff match. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The Swedish tennis player, Stefan Edberg, has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. (Source: The Guardian)

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