Sweden

Health news

Why are so many Swedish women having babies in their late 40s?

New data shows Swedish women are increasingly giving birth to babies after 45 years of age more than teenagers under 19. Here's why it is happening.

29/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

Sweden smashes wind power record - but ‘backwards’ on climate

Sweden set a record for wind energy in February. Why is a climate report warning it’s ‘going backwards?’

28/03/2023

Green News

Why do single men have the biggest carbon footprints?

One of the reasons is that men spend more than women, according to researchers.

27/03/2023

Sweden

NATO chief welcomes Norway's 'significant' miltary aid to Ukraine

Eight German-made Leopard tanks contributed by Norway have arrived in Ukraine.

25/03/2023

Sweden

Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse NATO accession

Swedish parliament voted in favour of NATO accession.

22/03/2023

Climate

Why are climate activists suing the Swedish state?

A court gave the lawsuit the greenlight on Tuesday.

22/03/2023

Sweden

Sweden ramps up investigation on origins of South Korean adoptees

A Swedish investigator probing international adoption practices is in South Korea to investigate on the alleged falsified origins of adopted children.

21/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

Tech breakthrough means electric vehicles can be charged wirelessly

Copper wires as thin as human hair are helping to make inductive charging a reality, with no humans or robot arms needed.

08/03/2023

Sweden

Urgent investment in renewables needed, say EU energy ministers

Ministers from the EU27 began a two-day visit to Stockholm on Monday for a two-day event to discuss the future of energy and transport.

28/02/2023

Experiences

I experienced the kindness of strangers while couch-surfing in Sweden

Couch-surfing can be a safe way to travel, even as a solo female. Here's how I did it.

25/02/2023

Sweden

Sweden's security police: Russia 'single biggest threat' to country

The warning from SÄPO follows an earlier alert from Swedish military intelligence, rating the current threat as the "most serious” it has been since the Cold War.

23/02/2023

Sweden

Sweden police refuse permission for new Quran-burning protest

In January a far-right activist set fire to copies of the Quran in both Sweden and neighbouring Denmark.

17/02/2023

Healthcare

Why is Sweden restricting hormone therapy and surgery for trans teens?

Sweden, a pioneer in LGBTQ rights, is now restricting gender-affirming treatments for minors, citing concerns about their long-term side effects.

16/02/2023

Culture news

Swedish kids take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

Safety takes on a new dimension for many young Swedes as sub-zero temperatures and the surrounding conditions are a daily danger in winter. Frozen lakes are common playgrounds which means first-aid training and rescue to prepare for the worst is obligatory from a young age.

13/02/2023

Health news

This Swedish nursing home helps residents spice up their sex lives

“It's not just about sex. It's about closeness”: This retirement home encourages residents to nurture their sex life with the help of a “pleasure basket”.

13/02/2023

Nature

What Sweden’s rare earth discovery means for Sámi communities

The discovery of rare earth minerals has been described as crucial to enable the green transition - but not everyone agrees.

11/02/2023

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WATCH: Swedish children take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

In Sweden, PE teachers are instructing children how to survive in case they fall into a freezing lake

09/02/2023

Design

How designers at Stockholm Furniture Fair are promoting sustainability

Sustainability is a hot topic at the 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair, where designers and manufacturers from all over the world gather to showcase their latest creations.

09/02/2023

Sweden

Controversial Sweden wolf cull divides city and rural areas

Authorities allowed hunters to shoot a record 75 wolves, out of a total population estimated at 460 animals.

06/02/2023

Euronews Witness

Guns, gangs and soup kitchens: Exploring Sweden's issues of inequality

A dispute over the construction of a bridge connecting one of Stockholm's poorest neighbourhoods with a wealthy suburb sheds light on Sweden's deepening issue of inequality.

26/01/2023

Sweden

Finland hints at stalling joint-NATO with Sweden after row with Turkey

The hold-up follows Ankara announcing it would not back Sweden's NATO bid following an anti-Turkey protest in Stockholm. Finland, it seems, is reassessing its options but still insist joining with Sweden is the number one option.

25/01/2023

Tech News

Spotify to cut hundreds of jobs as tech layoffs pile up

"In hindsight, I was too ambitious in investing ahead of our revenue growth," CEO Daniel Ek told employees.

23/01/2023

Sweden

Protest in Istanbul after Swedish politician sets fire to the Quran

Turkish citizens furious over the burning of the Quran by a right-wing politician in Sweden are holding a rally in Istanbul on Saturday.

21/01/2023

Sweden

'Quran burning' protest scuppers Turkey-Sweden NATO talks

"To allow this [protest] action despite all our warnings is to encourage hate crimes and Islamophobia", said Turkey's presidential spokesman.

21/01/2023

Sweden

Two brothers in Sweden jailed on charges of spying for Russia

In Sweden, two brothers have been sent to prison after being found guilty of spying for Russia over a period of ten years. Both have consistently denied the charges.

21/01/2023

Europe News

Sweden relocating sinking Arctic mining town building by building

Kiruna has mined iron ore for 125 years.

16/01/2023