Over-fished, polluted by agricultural nutrient and uncared for.

Sweden's Finance Minister brings hope to troubled banks.

Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg said that discussion of an IMF role in resolving Greece's debt crisis should not be ruled out.

• EU: 'Greece does not need IMF help'

Swedish consumers are getting more upbeat about their personal finances – but still hold tight to the money.

The Swedish government has raised its outlook for the economic recovery as unemployment finally is expected to reverse.

Mortgage lender warns of sharp interest rate rises in late 2010.

To invest and operate businesses is easy in Sweden – while the tax burden remains large.

Third most trade-friendly nation on the back of efficient logistics.

New global risks are building up and Sweden’s economic growth may be slow-moving, Swedbank warned in new report.

Consumer prices in Sweden increase quicker than expected.

Swelling inflow of orders make Swedish purchasing managers happy.

Investments in Swedish wind power stronger than ever before.

ANALYSIS - Despite falling prices, hardly any Swede would say that costs of living have dropped in the last few months.

ANALYSIS – The concept of a "G2" that would see China and the United States ruling global affairs is far from reality, the fraught climate change talks in Copenhagen have shown.

Consumption-happy households to lead the way out of the crisis.

Sweden's central bank aims to boost economic recovery.

Sweden ordered to cough up monies to European Union.

New referendum unlikely despite a majority of the Swedes are ready to say farewell to the krona.

Consumer prizes keeps falling in Sweden.