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Sweden

Sweden proposes to cut fuel tax and reduce Iran war price impact

The government said it would also compensate households for higher electricity and gas prices in January and February.
The government said it would also compensate households for higher electricity and gas prices in January and February.

Pressure on Italy as play-off hopefuls eye 2026 World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.

Sweden says Iran has executed a Swedish citizen

Iran war increases threat to Sweden, security service says

Swedish Security Service Chief Charlotte von Essen speaks next to Fredrik Hallstroem, chief of operations, during a press conference where the Swedish Security Service (SAPO) presents the situational picture of the country's security, in Stockholm, Sweden, March 18, 2026. TT News Agency/Claudio Bresciani via REUTERS
Swedish Security Service Chief Charlotte von Essen speaks next to Fredrik Hallstroem, chief of operations, during a press conference where the Swedish Security Service (SAPO) presents the situational picture of the country's security, in Stockholm, Sweden, March 18, 2026. TT News Agency/Claudio Bresciani via REUTERS

Sweden’s prisons prepare to house young teens

Sweden is preparing for a juvenile judicial reform, expected to take effect in July, which will reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13.
Sweden is preparing for a juvenile judicial reform, expected to take effect in July, which will reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13.

Pole vault record breaker Armand Duplantis ready for return to ‘special’ Torun

Sweden's Armand Duplantis reacting after clearing 6.31m and setting a new world record during the pole vault gala Mondo Classic at the IFU arena in Uppsala, Sweden, on March 12, 2026.
Sweden's Armand Duplantis reacting after clearing 6.31m and setting a new world record during the pole vault gala Mondo Classic at the IFU arena in Uppsala, Sweden, on March 12, 2026.

Alpine skiing-Austrian Scheib claims giant slalom globe with win in Are

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom - Are, Sweden - March 14, 2026 Austria's Julia Scheib in action during the first run of the women's giant slalom Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom - Are, Sweden - March 14, 2026 Austria's Julia Scheib in action during the first run of the women's giant slalom Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via REUTERS

Global Design

A tasting flight of Scandinavian design: Retro-cool, pristine and not only about Ikea

Kristiansand's public sunbathing areas in Norway (left) and the Oslo Opera House with floating saunas in the foreground.
Kristiansand's public sunbathing areas in Norway (left) and the Oslo Opera House with floating saunas in the foreground.

Sweden investigates Russian captain of stateless ship in Swedish waters

Armand Duplantis clears 6.31m to set 15th pole vault world record

Armand Duplantis broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17m in 2020.
Armand Duplantis broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17m in 2020.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.