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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.

Russia

Russia threatens military build up if Finland or Sweden join NATO

Medvedev said Russia would deploy "significant naval forces" in the Gulf of Finland if the country joined NATO.

Finland

Finland to make NATO membership decision in 'weeks rather than months'

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Russia's invasion of Ukraine had "changed everything".

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?

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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.

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.

World News

Good News round-up: Five stories about what's going well in the world

A Turkish man has planted 30 million trees, a study says we're living (and staying healthy) for longer, and an endangered species got a brand new member.

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.

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Swedish selfie 'museum' gets super liked

The recently opened "Youseum" in the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden, offers fun backgrounds for visitors' selfies or videos.

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.

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.

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.

Living

Sweden’s timber city erects skyscraper made entirely from wood

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

Sweden

Suspect arrested after two teachers murdered at Malmö school

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

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

Culture news

World Happiness Report: Are Nordic nations really that happy?

Nordic countries consistently score highly on the World Happiness Report, but are they really that happy? And is melancholy the secret to their success?

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.

World News

Russia's Vladimir Putin is 'totally isolated', says former Finnish PM

The former Prime Minister of Finland says the West’s raft of sanctions has totally isolated Russia on the world stage.

Sweden

Sweden summons Russian officials over violation of airspace

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

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.

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