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'Kulning': The art behind the ancient Scandinavian cow herding call

Kulning is a vocal technique which developed in central Sweden in the Middle Ages, used to call cattle back to small seasonal farms. Today, it's become an art form in its own right.

14/04/2022

Green News

What are consumption-based emissions and why is Sweden targeting them?

Sweden hopes to become world first in targeting its 'consumption-based emissions'. But what does that mean and will other countries follow suit?

13/04/2022

Eco-Innovation

Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years say scientists

The future of solar has just got brighter with this ‘ultra-thin’ device for converting stored energy into electricity.

12/04/2022

Sweden

Sweden's ruling party begins internal debate on joining NATO

Sweden's Social Democratic Party has previously been opposed to joining the military alliance. Russia's war in Ukraine may change that.

11/04/2022

Mobility

This Swedish pilot school is pinning its hopes on electric aviation

The school, which is enrolling students for classes beginning in May, will train its students for the most part using a small two-seater electric airplane.

06/04/2022

Destinations

Sweden is the latest EU country to scrap all entry rules

The government has dropped Covid certificate and test rules for even unvaccinated tourists.

04/04/2022

My Europe Series

A slow burn: Ukraine war sees Sweden warm to NATO membership

As political and public support for joining NATO continues to grow, Sweden's Social Democrat government looks set to change its foundational resistance to membership of the military alliance.

04/04/2022

Sweden

Swedish Supreme Court judge fined for stealing meatballs from shop

The 67-year-old woman resigned from her post after a distinguished career when the allegations first surfaced.

31/03/2022

Living

Sweden’s timber city erects skyscraper made entirely from wood

The Sara Cultural Centre is designed to ‘communicate’ with the buildings around it.

28/03/2022

Sweden

Suspect arrested after two teachers murdered at Malmö school

Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has expressed “sadness and dismay” at the killings.

22/03/2022

Culture news

'I Am Zlatan': Ibrahimović footballing biopic hits cinemas in Sweden

Despite still playing for AC Milan, a new film premiering in Sweden tells the story of footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, by focusing on the star's childhood and early career

18/03/2022

Sport

Henrik Stenson named Team Europe captain for 2023 Ryder Cup

The Swedish golfer played on five Ryder Cup teams and served as a vice-captain at last year's tournament.

15/03/2022

Sweden

Sweden summons Russian officials over violation of airspace

The incident comes amid renewed tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

03/03/2022

Sweden

Swedish filmmakers face second trial for exploring wreck of MS Estonia

A total of 852 people died - it was Europe’s worst peacetime maritime disaster.

15/02/2022

Living

Is potato milk the most sustainable dairy alternative yet?

Swedish brand DUG has created a new plant-based milk from potatoes and it's fighting for the low-carbon crown.

10/02/2022

Sweden

Armed robbers steal children's computers at knifepoint during lesson

The incident occurred in the central city of Västerås on Monday afternoon.

07/02/2022

Green News

These crows are putting humans to shame by picking up cigarette butts

Intelligent birds are helping to clean up one of the most abundant forms of plastic pollution on the planet.

02/02/2022

Culture news

Swedish film festival experiments on audience members with hypnosis

Gothenburg Film Festival indulged in its famously avant-garde reputation for unconventional experiences by entrancing ticket holders for 20 minutes.

01/02/2022

Mobility

Defibrillator drones aim to beat paramedics to save cardiac patients

An autonomous drone system in Sweden could reach cardiac arrest patients with defibrillators faster than emergency services.

01/02/2022

Sweden

Man arrested for flying drone over residence of Swedish king

Swedish authorities are investigating dozens of reports of unknown drones flying above sensitive locations.

31/01/2022

Experiences

This icebreaker ship takes you deep into the frozen Baltic sea

These icebreaker ships are the only way to explore the frozen Baltic sea in this part of Sweden.

31/01/2022

No Comment

Storm Malik uproots trees and topples crane in Sweden

Storm Malik ravages Malmö, Sweden, on Saturday evening causing injuries and devastation as trees fell upon cars, roads flooded and a crane was toppled. The next day, the city emerges to survey the damage.

30/01/2022

Sweden

Sweden to reduce sentences for 'key witnesses' to tackle gang crime

Suspects could have their sentences reduced if they cooperate with the police to identify other offenders.

28/01/2022

My Europe Series

As Russia flexes its Baltic muscles, Sweden prepares for the worst

Extra soldiers have been stationed to the strategic island of Gotland amid a Russian military build-up and mysterious drone sightings.

19/01/2022

Money

Ban proof of work crypto mining to save energy, EU regulator says

The vice-chair of the EU's financial regulator told the Financial Times that the crypto mining industry was becoming a "national issue".

19/01/2022

Sweden

Sweden's spy agency probes drones over 3 nuclear plants

Sweden's domestic security agency will investigate drones that were seen hovering over or near three nuclear power plants.

17/01/2022