EconomyOne in four young adults still live with their parents, according to a new report from the Swedish Tenants' Association.
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More Swedes apply for repayment relief
Economy"Indicates that times are still tough", says SEB's private economist.
Analysts optimistic about winter electricity rates
EconomyHowever, if there is no wind or it is very cold, there is a risk that Swedish electricity prices will "skyrocket".
Swedish household costs set to rise again next year
EconomyCosts are expected to rise in 2024, but not as much as in 2023, according to the consumer agency's forecast.
Can BRICS+ threaten the economic hegemony of G7?
EconomyThe emerging consortium represents a seismic shift in the global power dynamic.
Food poverty on the rise in Norway
EconomyEven families with working parents are now forced to rely on food banks.
Swedish parents forced to help adult children financially
EconomyOne in two people aged 60-69 have helped their adult children financially in the past six months.
Young Swedes worried about their finances
EconomyOne in three Swedes between the ages of 18 and 29 regularly worry about living beyond their means.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Cash Rebellion chairman: “Sweden is uniquely hostile to cash”
Economy"The Swedish single-mindedness in favor of the digital must come to an end", writes Björn Eriksson, the chairman of the Cash Rebellion, in an opinion article.
More Swedish households struggle to make ends meet
EconomyAmong single individuals, 30 percent have gone into a deficit every month in the past six months.
One in ten EU citizens can’t afford to heat their homes
EconomyOver 3 percent in Sweden can't afford to keep their homes warm, according to statistics from Eurostat.
Von der Leyen calls for global carbon pricing
EconomyUrges all G20 leaders to join the call.
Tax on Swedish snus to be reduced
EconomyAt the same time, taxes on cigarettes will be raised.
Majority of Swedes worried about electricity prices this winter
EconomyThe risk of high electricity prices in the coming winter is "fairly high", according to Björn Visell of Nordic Green Energy.
Four out of ten Swedes carry cash
EconomyThe use of cash by Swedes has increased since 2021.
Supermarket chain introduces ‘climate tax’ on food products
EconomyGerman supermarket chain Penny is raising prices to reflect the "true environmental impact" of the food.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Russia greenlights digital ruble
EconomyPurportedly a way to circumvent Western sanctions and exert greater control over government spending.
Savings economist: Banking culture resembles a cartel
EconomyClaes Hemberg criticizes the huge profits of the banking sector and calls for more competition and transparency.
Swedish Facebook earns billions – pays only a few thousand in taxes
EconomyThrough a clever arrangement, Facebook pays less corporate tax than a regular newsstand.
Former finance minister: Swedish people pay for banks’ profits
Economy"For ordinary people this is extremely provocative", says Mikael Damberg.
Banks reap multi-billion profits during crisis
Economy"It is good that banks make money," says Jens Henriksson, CEO of Swedbank.
Food prices expected to rise
Economy"Everything is driven by world market prices," says the CEO of the Swedish Grocery Association.
New Swedish billions for Ukraine
Economy"No priority is more important right now," promises development minister Johan Forsell (M).
EU signs new vaccine deals with Pfizer
EconomyAllows pharmaceutical companies to "rapidly start production" in case of an emergency.