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Who will win this year's Nobel Prize in Literature?

We run through the bookies' odds for who's likely to win one of the world's most prestigious awards in literature.

04/10/2023

Sweden

Sweden PM asks military to help tackle violent gangs

“No other country in Europe is seeing anything like this," said Ulf Kristersson, amid a surge in gang-related shootings and bombings.

29/09/2023

Sweden

3 killed in shootings and explosion as gangs battle in Sweden

Two rival organised crime groups are reportedly fighting over drugs and weapons.

28/09/2023

Mobility

Researchers reveal first crash test dummy based on female body

Crash test dummies for cars are typically based on average male bodies, which could explain why women are 73 per cent more likely to be injured in frontal road collisions.

21/09/2023

Economy

Sweden's central bank ramps up key interest rate over high inflation

The moves comes on a busy day of central bank action in Europe, with the UK, Norwegian and Swiss central banks announcing or expected to announce whether they will amend their interest rates.

21/09/2023

World News

Europe attacked by Muslim leaders at UN over Quran burnings

Turkey's president said "racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia" in European countries had reached "intolerable" levels.

20/09/2023

Green News

Weekend of global climate protests calls for end of fossil fuels

People took part in climate marches and protests in hundreds of cities across more than 50 countries.

18/09/2023

Ukraine

The Swedish fighter plane that could make a difference in Ukraine

Internationally renowned Gripen jets have capabilities that Ukraine badly needs in its counteroffensive against Russia.

18/09/2023

Sweden

Sweden's king celebrates 50 years on the throne

He's the first king in the Swedish monarchy’s history to reach 50 years on the throne and is the second-longest reigning European monarch alive.

16/09/2023

Green News

Environmental concerns as Sweden plans to end tax on plastic bags

The country's climate and environment minister says he's convinced Swedes "use plastic bags wisely in their daily lives" amid warnings over a potential increase in plastic waste in nature.

14/09/2023

Business

Sweden to increase defence spending amid NATO bid

The country's defence minister said it faced the "most serious security policy situation since the end of World War II".

12/09/2023

Culture news

"I was scared" Iranian artists work censored by Swedish gallery

Sadaf Ahmadi's 'Concrete' exhibition was praised when shown in France. Why won't it go on show fully in Borås?

09/09/2023

Europe News

Brussels won't confirm if Swede held prisoner in Iran is EU official

The European Commission has refused to confirm if a Swedish citizen being held prisoner in Iran is an European Union official.

04/09/2023

World News

Clashes erupt in Swedish city Malmo after another Quran burning

Clashes erupted in Sweden’s third largest city after an anti-Muslim protester set fire to the Quran, police said Monday.

04/09/2023

Sweden

Several arrested in Sweden over new Quran burning

Swedish police have arrested two people and detained around 10 others after a violent riot broke out at a protest involving a burning of the Quran. Organised by Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, its the latest incident among protests which have sparked outrage across the Middle East.

03/09/2023

Health news

Stockholm Syndrome 50 years on: Is the condition a myth?

Swedish psychiatrists are now calling the infamous Stockholm Syndrome a "constructed concept" used to explain away the failures of the State.

23/08/2023

Conscious Travel

Revealed: 17 of the top 20 most sustainable destinations are in Europe

A new study has revealed which destinations are most sustainable, as well as where eco-conscious travellers head to.

22/08/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy on tour, Chernihiv cleanup, drones in Moscow

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

20/08/2023

Australia

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze at Women's World Cup

The Swedes proved once again they're tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane.

19/08/2023

Sweden

Sweden has raised its terror threat to four out of five

The decision follows a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists, sparking angry demonstrations across Muslim countries.

18/08/2023