Now playing Next Health 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Sweden Fake news and hate speech: Swedish Radio closes Twitter accounts Sveriges Radio has been scaling back its Twitter presence over several years, citing a drop in engagement and conversation around its Tweets. 18/04/2023
Now playing Next Sweden Police in Sweden arrest 5 in anti-terror raids against Islamist groups Officers carried out raids in three towns on Tuesday morning, and said those in custody were suspected of planning Islamist attacks in Sweden. 04/04/2023
Now playing Next Mobility Scientists recreate Northern Lights with rocket to study space weather Aurora Borealis can cause damage to satellites in severe solar storms. Scientists are experimenting to understand near-space weather better. 30/03/2023
Now playing Next Sweden Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Health 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
Now playing Next 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
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Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Sweden Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse NATO accession Swedish parliament voted in favour of NATO accession. 22/03/2023
Now playing Next Climate Why are climate activists suing the Swedish state? A court gave the lawsuit the greenlight on Tuesday. 22/03/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Health 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Health 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next no comment 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
Now playing Next See 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
Now playing Next 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
