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Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

Fri 23 May 2025 12:23 CEST

The EU country Bulgaria is on its way to become the 21st country to introduce the euro as currency. A final formal obstacle can soon be overcome and open up for the transition in 2026

Sauna Bathing Linked to Higher Life Satisfaction, Study Finds

Sauna Bathing Linked to Higher Life Satisfaction, Study Finds

Fri 16 May 2025 06:15 CEST

Only sauna - and become more at peace with life? A study from the Som Institute shows that sauna bathers are more satisfied with life than those who haven't understood the charm of the warm stones. It's great to sauna, says Freja Wessman, assistant research leader

Majority of Swedes Support Limiting Children's Screen Time

Majority of Swedes Support Limiting Children's Screen Time

Fri 9 May 2025 05:20 CEST

Two thirds of Swedes over 15 years old want to limit screen time for children, shows the latest Som survey.

Strongest Support for the Euro in Sweden since 2009

Strongest Support for the Euro in Sweden since 2009

Mon 10 Mar 2025 04:25 CET

More Swedes want the euro as currency, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. The fact is that support for introducing the euro has not been stronger in 15 years, according to the latest SOM survey

Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals

Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals

Wed 5 Mar 2025 14:04 CET

A majority of Swedes are willing to fight for Sweden. This is shown by the latest Som-investigation, where 53 percent of those surveyed stated that they are willing to fight for Sweden in the event of war

Record-large concern about the international situation

Record-large concern about the international situation

Sun 2 Mar 2025 07:33 CET

The development in Russia and military conflicts are what worry Swedes the most, shows a forthcoming attitude survey from the SOM Institute at the University of Gothenburg, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.