This week, Sweden's new coalition agreed to raise taxes for people earning more than 50,000 kronor ($6,914) a month. But the decision could damage the country's global reputation, writes Robert Biojie from trade union confederation Saco.
Sweden's new coalition government is trying to make it an offence for Swedes to use prostitutes when they are on holiday or working in other countries.
Stockholm's Affordable Art Fair returns, British rocker Midge Ure is in Malmö and one of Gothenburg's most creative spaces is hosting a ten-year anniversary party.
Palestinians in Sweden have welcomed Stefan Löfven's plan to formally recognize the state of Palestine. But there has been strong criticism from Jewish groups.
Work by controversial jailed Swedish artist Dan Park is on sale online and could reach a gallery in Copenhagen, despite a previous exhibition being pulled.
Outgoing Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt is at a UN climate summit in New York where he is making his first public appearance since election night.
UPDATED: Police in Åkersberga in northern Stockholm have told people to leave several buildings in the area after a suspected car bombing on Friday morning that put at least one person in hospital.
