Sweden news now
Here are some of the latest news from Sweden:
Politics
- The Swedish government has announced plans to introduce a new law that would allow for the confiscation of assets from individuals and companies suspected of money laundering or terrorist financing. (Source: The Local Sweden)
- The Swedish Social Democratic Party has announced that it will introduce a new tax on large companies to fund social welfare programs. (Source: Dagens Industri)
Economy
- Sweden's economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2022, according to official statistics. (Source: Statistics Sweden)
- The Swedish central bank, Riksbank, has kept interest rates unchanged at 0.25% due to concerns about inflation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Crime
- A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent robberies in Stockholm. (Source: Aftonbladet)
- A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a forest in southern Sweden. (Source: The Local Sweden)
Culture
- The Swedish Academy has announced the winners of the 2022 Nobel Prizes in Literature and Physics. (Source: Nobel Prize)
- The Stockholm International Film Festival has announced its lineup for this year's festival, featuring films from around the world. (Source: Stockholm International Film Festival)
Environment
- Sweden has announced plans to phase out fossil fuels by 2045, with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045. (Source: The Guardian)
- A new study has found that Sweden's forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, helping to offset the country's greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: Science Daily)
Sports
- Sweden's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Swedish women's national ice hockey team has won the gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. (Source: IIHF)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Sweden. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find it!