Economy"The trend reflects the fact that many families with children are finding it difficult to make ends meet", says economist Stefan Westerberg.
Topic: Welfare collapse
The Swedish Enforcement Authority hangs up on worried Swedes
SwedenNearly 30% of calls have been dropped so far this year - officials cite "tough business priorities".
Swedish elderly face rejection from nursing homes
Sweden"Is the idea that I should stay here and be alone until I die?" asks 93-year-old Ingrid.
Swedish households financially crippled
Economy– Between 700,000 and one million Swedes are now experiencing financial difficulties, says a researcher at Statistics Sweden.
Eight out of ten physicians affected by cuts
SwedenA large majority are also concerned that the cuts will lead to reduced access and quality of care in Sweden.
Alarming rent increases put pressure on Swedish households
Economy"Where will ordinary people live?" asks Andreas, a single father from Gothenburg.
Cartoon of the week
170,000 Swedes waiting for surgery
HealthThe long waiting periods mean that many people become so ill that surgery is no longer an option.
Nordic postal operator Postnord wants to further extend delivery times
The NordicsThe postal giant has failed to meet the two-day service requirement - and wants to extend it to five days.
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!
Finland
Finns ate more meat last year
Bob Moran’s cartoons
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Science
Study: Fluoride in drinking water may impact children’s cognitive ability
Study: Dog relationships more reliable than best friends
Environment
The forest lives when trees die
Moose and polecat added as threatened species on Sweden’s red list
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