A new species has been discovered in Swedish forests, a fungus that parasitizes lichens; it has been recognized by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Camera surveillance is being introduced on fishing boats over 24 meters to help declining fish stocks in the Baltic Sea, affected by eutrophication and oxygen deficiency; The initiative comes from both the Swedish and the Danish fishing industries

Kumla prison has begun accepting children and young people convicted of serious violent crimes, opening new challenges at all levels of operations, from guidelines to everyday management

To lower the minimum age to 18 for purchasing beer, wine and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content under 22% from Systembolaget has been proposed by Moderates, who would leave 20 as age limit for all other drinks sold at Systembolaget

An exhibition of the royal family's private photos collected over five decades will be on display in Solliden Castle this summer to celebrate 120 years of the palace, King Carl Gustaf's 80th birthday and the royal couple's 50 years of marriage