The lavish, globally unique sorting machine in Malmö was supposed to make it possible to give old clothes new life, as raw material for new textiles. But it stands still – the interest in textile recycling is too small. Instead, the mountains of discarded textiles are growing.
SwedenIn nearly a hundred years, the wolverine has been protected. For a while, it was almost extinct, but now a small bright spot is emerging – last summer, there was a breeding success in the mountains. But new threats lurk around the corner.
SwedenDonald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time. Moreover, Kent makes a comeback, as does Roxette. It's a sample of what 2025 has in store.
SwedenIn nearly a hundred years, the wolverine has been protected. For a while, it was almost extinct, but now a small bright spot is emerging – last summer, there was a breeding success in the mountains. However, new threats are lurking around the corner.
SwedenThe Stockholm Stock Exchange starts the Christmas week slightly down. The OMXS index has fallen 0,1 percent after one and a half hours of trading.
BusinessDonald Trump's policy can fuel inflation according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). She also warns against trade tariffs that "make everyone poorer". In the short term, however, she believes the Trump effect can give the economy a boost.
BusinessIf Donald Trump takes back the White House, it can make it more difficult for the Swedish Central Bank to lower interest rates ahead, believes Peder Beck-Friis, economist at the asset manager Pimco. The reason is Trump's threats of tariffs, which can lift the dollar and create new inflation impulses.
BusinessThe electric car market is facing headwinds and Volvo Cars is lowering its sales forecast for the second time this year. But the electric car is still the future, believes CFO Johan Ekdahl. Over time, there is no doubt that electric cars will drive growth in the car industry, he says in connection with the company's quarterly report.
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