Sweden

Sweden

European states vote against Quran burning UN resolution

In the wake of several Quran burning incidents in Sweden, Muslim countries backed a UN resolution condemning the stunt.

12/07/2023

Culture news

Watch Elton John bid farewell to 50 years of touring with final show

Many tears were shed during the last show of Elton John's final tour in Stockholm on Saturday (8 July 2023). The tour named "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" started in 2018 and attracted 60 million people across the world.

10/07/2023

Sweden

Sweden may consider amending Quran-burning law: Justice minister

A recent incident at an authorised protest in Stockholm drew outrage from governments in several majority Muslim countries

07/07/2023

Green News

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying police order at Swedish protest

The Swedish climate activist has been charged with disobeying law enforcement.

06/07/2023

Smart Health

Harmful residues from medicines leaking into our water systems

In partnership with The European Commission

In Uppsala, Sweden, an innovative pilot project to rid water of pollutants is making waves.

29/06/2023

Smart Health

The science behind waste water management

In partnership with The European Commission

Among nutrients, phosphorous, organic material and other micropollutants, the wastewaters in Uppsala, Sweden, contain microscopic but resilient pharmaceutical residues. What are the most cost-effective ways to clean these residues and prevent them from further harming our environment?

29/06/2023

Sweden

Stockholm Quran burning protest condemned by Muslim world

An Iraqi refugee tore, burned and kicked the holy book at a protest initially allowed by the authorities.

29/06/2023

Sweden

Roller coaster tragedy in Sweden

One person has died and several are injured after a roller coaster carriage derailed at the Grona Lund amusement park in Stockholm

25/06/2023

Real Economy

Putting people first: How can Europe grow its social economy?

In partnership with The European Commission

In the latest Real Economy episode we learn about the people behind Sweden's social economy enterprises who are looking to make a positive impact, rather than simply maximise profits.

21/06/2023

The Road To Green

Bigger and healthier forests: how can we protect our carbon sinks?

Sweden is one of the world’s biggest exporters of wood-based materials. We meet the foresters trying to promote more sustainable practices for the industry.

20/06/2023

The Road To Green

How the Swedens foresters are dealing with the world's demands

Sweden is one of the world’s biggest exporters of wood-based materials. We meet the foresters trying to promote more sustainable practices for the industry.

20/06/2023

Culture news

AI-generated 'impossible statue' exhibited at Stockholm museum

The "impossible statue", created entirely by artificial intelligence (AI), fuses the signature styles of five master sculptors including Michelangelo, Rodin and Takamura.

17/06/2023

Sweden

Sweden vows to crack down on crime as lethal shootings soar

As many as 30,000 people in Sweden are involved in criminal networks, the country's justice minister said Thursday.

15/06/2023

Art

Monet painting targeted by environmental protesters in Stockholm

Environmental activists have smeared a Claude Monet painting in Stockholm with red paint claiming the Swedish Government should be doing more to protect the planet

15/06/2023

Sweden

Stockholm deputy mayor protests far-right stance on drag story time

Stockholm Deputy Mayor Jan Jönsson describes himself as a "canvas" to highlight calls from the Sweden Democrats to ban drag queen story hour events.

15/06/2023

Mobility

Self-driving electric ferry takes to the seas around Stockholm

For now, the vessel has an onboard captain overseeing operations while it drives itself, but the long-term goal is to make the craft completely autonomous.

12/06/2023

Green News

Greta Thunberg is staging her final Fridays for Future school strike

Despite graduating, the Swedish climate activist behind the global school strikes says ‘The fight has only just begun’.

09/06/2023

Sweden

Why are Sweden's far right suddenly going after drag queens?

Sweden Democrats are moving from an anti-immigration platform to something more like an American-style culture war

06/06/2023

Sweden

US says 'time is now' for Sweden to join NATO

The US's top diplomat has said the “time is now” for Turkey to back Sweden's NATO membership bid.

31/05/2023

Nature

'Russian spy' whale spotted off the Swedish coast

Scientists are monitoring the whale, which has now been reported off Lysekill, north of Goteborg, Sweden.

30/05/2023

Green News

Swedish retailer blocks 42,000 customers for ‘exploiting’ free returns

Online fashion retailer Boozt AB says excessive returns are bad for business and the environment.

26/05/2023

Smart Regions

Seven cities in southern Sweden opt for fossil-free fuels

In partnership with the European Commission

The Skåne region speeds towards its long-term climate goals with a fossil fuel-free strategy that includes public transport, district heating, cooling and electricity.

22/05/2023

Design

Look inside Alexander Lervik's renovated kit house south of Stockholm

As part of our series on designers' homes, Euronews Culture takes a look inside Alexander Lervik's property just south of Stockholm.

18/05/2023

Health news

Smoke free Sweden: Why are Swedes stubbing out?

The Scandinavian country is a trailblazer when it comes to quitting smoking, but other forms of tobacco consumption are still popular.

17/05/2023

Mobility

Sweden plans to build the world's first permanent e-road by 2025

The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric roads in Sweden by 2035.

09/05/2023

Sweden

Dissident claims he 'staged own death' to avoid assassination

The opposition blogger alleged he planned and orchestrated reports of his own murder last year to evade getting bumped off by hitmen..

19/04/2023