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Lifestyle

Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium November 8, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
International

EU sees Sweden as a model as it looks to encourage investors

Sweden has 45 billionaires, about 1.5 times more per capita than the US, which is often said to be enjoying a new gilded age.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Sweden: a socialist paradise overflowing with billionaires

The rebound in the Swedish economy that began last year has shown signs of weakness in 2025, in household demand and the labour market, and faces uncertainty over US trade policies.
International

Sweden is well placed to tackle turmoil, Riksbank governor says

The development in the housing market is indicative of a shift towards more optimism about the Swedish economy.
Property

Swedish home prices stage recovery after central bank rate cuts

The sale will help China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group meet its imminent tax payment needs and other payment obligations.
Property

China Evergrande's EV unit to sell 20% stake in Swedish firm for tax needs

The Riksbank lowered its policy rate by 0.5 percentage points – twice the usual size of a cut – to 2.75 per cent.
Banking & Finance

Sweden central bank makes biggest rate cut since 2014

FILE PHOTO: The logo of SBB is seen at company's headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Marie Mannes/File Photo
Property

Landlord SBB to sell shares in housing unit for US$390 million

Sweden's central bank reduced its interest rate to 3.25 per cent, and outlined additional easing that is likely to take the benchmark markedly lower by the end of 2024.
Banking & Finance

Sweden’s Riksbank cuts rate again and opens door to half-point move

As of 2026, immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries would be eligible to receive up to US$34,000, the right-wing government, which is propped up by the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, told a press conference.
International

Sweden to pay immigrants up to US$34,000 to return

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