Sweden's longest-reigning monarch marked his 80th birthday on April 30th with planned celebrations, beginning the day with a radio appearance where he shared treasured memories from his younger days.

Link: https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/king-of-sweden-turns-80-celebrating-and-reminiscing

The Swedish Migration Agency has released details on how they will handle the transition to the stricter citizenship rules, which include income requirements and an eight-year residency period set to take effect from June 6th

Link: https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/new-residence-rules-to-attract-foreign-academics-approved

Parliament voted in favor of a government proposal designed to facilitate residence permits for foreign PhD students and researchers, though the new legislation also imposes limits on the amount of time students can work.

Link: https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/new-residence-rules-to-attract-foreign-academics-approved

Several opposition parties publicly expressed anger at the Sweden Democrats for allegedly breaking a parliamentary voting agreement during the close vote on transitional rules for the new citizenship bill.

Link: https://caliber.az/en/post/sweden-battles-blackouts-transport-disruptions-after-fierce-storm

On the OMXS30 Index, Nokia OYJ and Modern Times Group AB (B shares) were among the top percentage risers over the last 24 hours

Link: https://www.ig.com/en/indices/markets-indices/sweden-30

On the OMXS30 Index, Nokia OYJ and Modern Times Group AB (B shares) were among the top percentage risers over the last 24 hours

Link: https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/government-weighs-cheaper-public-transport-to-ease-energy-crisis

An Arctic cold air mass intrusion, channeled by a powerful Omega Block weather pattern, is expected to plunge temperatures across parts of Europe, raising the risk of damaging frost

Link: https://www.severe-weather.eu/

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The Morning Expat Team