Sydeuropa

Swedish Central Bank Urges Cash Acceptance for Food Stores

The Swedish Central Bank is clear-cut – introducing cash liability for stores that sell food. And strengthening banks' responsibility to accept cash. One must "be able to pay also when it is down", says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.

Oscar Winner Ludwig Göransson Teams Up Again

Not many Swedes have won an Oscar, even fewer have won more than one. With his two statuettes, Ludwig Göransson belongs to the small group. It's nice, it's a relief. There are so many who have had a 50-year career, but who have never won anything, he says to TT.

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy. But critics are worried about a one-sided policy.

Jyske Bank accepts money laundering fine

Two months of "severe heat stress" in Southern Europe

Migratory Birds May Stay Longer in Sweden

Short-distance migratory birds may stay longer in Sweden as a result of climate change. Those that perhaps flew to Denmark before can stay in Skåne nowadays, says ornithologist Anders Wirdheim.

Almost 50,000 dead from heat in Europe

Over 47,000 people died from heat-related causes in Europe in 2023 – the hottest year ever recorded on Earth, according to a new study. But the figure could have been even higher.

Firefighting Plan Sent to Southern Europe

Sweden has sent four aircraft to combat fires in southern Europe. The weather situation is dry and it is strained in the region right now, says Jenny Wärja, unit manager at MSB.