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Sweden Leads Nordic Region in Money Laundering, Report Finds

Sweden stands out as the country in the Nordic region that has the biggest problem with money laundering, in a fresh report from Nasdaq Verafin.

Drama Takes Center Stage at Gothenburg Book Fair with Schimmelpfennig

The German playwright and author Roland Schimmelpfennig is coming to the Book Fair in Gothenburg, which this year has "drama" as its theme.

Fortum Advances Nuclear Power Plans in Sweden and Finland

The Finnish energy giant Fortum is moving forward with plans to potentially build new nuclear power in Sweden and Finland. Where a new facility in Sweden would be located is still unclear. We are looking at different locations, says Jesper Marklund, Fortum's responsible for the development of new nuclear power in Sweden.

Condom Use Declines Among Nordic Youth, Report Finds

The use of condoms in the Nordic countries has steadily increased for several years in a row – but now the trend has turned, according to a report from RFSU. Sweden is the best among the four larger Nordic countries in using condoms, but the use is decreasing among the younger ones.

Forecast: Cheap Electricity Due to High Water Levels

Spring's electricity prices are falling to very low levels, shows Bixia's prognosis. On average, electricity prices for the period of March and April are expected to be around 40 percent lower than last year, according to the electricity trading company.

Record outflow from US funds – opting for Swedish

Swedish banks and households make record-large withdrawals from US funds – and invest in Sweden like never before. I believe it will be a lasting trend, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar.

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Trump's policy sends Wall Street tumbling – can spread

Increased risk of recession in the USA and great uncertainty surrounding what applies with Donald Trump in the White House lies behind the strong downward pressure on Wall Street, according to Lars Söderfjell, stock market manager at Ålandsbanken. He sees great spread risk.