Energy experts warn that common household habits, like leaving devices on standby and using older appliances, can silently add thousands of kronor to annual electricity bills. Expats managing their cost of living in Sweden should check standby consumption (especially gaming consoles) and ensure optimal temperatures for refrigerators (+4C), as these small changes offer immediate, actionable savings

Link: https://www.news55.se/privatekonomi/fem-vanor-som-kan-gora-elrakningen-flera-tusen-kronor-dyrare/

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Gothenburg on May 17 to bolster cooperation across trade, AI, defense, and green transition initiatives. This high-level dialogue signals increased investment and expanded job opportunities in Sweden's tech and industry sectors, which is relevant for skilled international workers and job seekers considering the Nordic market.

Link: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/pm-modi-holds-delegation-level-talks-with-swedish-counterpart-ulf-kristersson/

Major track work south of Stockholm, which necessitated replacement buses for Mälartåg commuters over the Ascension Day weekend, concluded on Sunday afternoon as scheduled. Commuters who rely on the Flen–Stockholm or Norrköping–Stockholm lines can expect regular train schedules to resume, significantly reducing travel times for those returning to work on Monday morning

Link: https://www.malardalstrafik.se/en/traffic-information/planned-traffic-changes/

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