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Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements discovered in Sweden

A Swedish mining company has discovered the largest deposit of rare earth elements, crucial to building electric vehicles. Swedish state-owned LKAB says the deposit can supply a "substantial part of Europe's needs", reducing its dependence on China.

13/01/2023

Sweden

Turkey rages at incendiary video by Kurdish group in Sweden

The clip showed Turkey's president being hanged and called him a "dictator".

12/01/2023

Europe News

Expectations for migration deal low as Stockholm starts EU presidency

Sweden's government is propped up by the far-right and anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats.

12/01/2023

Sweden

Sweden can’t meet some of Turkey’s demands for its NATO bid

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says Turkey is making demands that Sweden cannot accept. Ankara’s stipulations were to lift its veto on Stockholm’s bid to join NATO.

08/01/2023

Sweden

Turkey 'wants things we can't give', says NATO hopeful Sweden

Ankara has been blocking Sweden's entry into the western military alliance since May.

08/01/2023

Green News

Are Europe’s largest carbon sinks being cared for properly?

Some of Europe's largest wood producers claim the European Commission has no right to interfere in their forest management policies.

03/01/2023

Sweden

Lutheran priest teaches CrossFit and spirituality to Instagram fans

A Lutheran priest in Sweden is using his Instagram account to post about his CrossFit routine and his spirituality to one of the most secular nations in the world.

02/01/2023

Green News

Euroviews. View: These captive animal disasters show it's time to rethink zoos

Chimpanzees escaped from a Swedish zoo last week but it’s more common than you might think.

21/12/2022

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Sweden’s Ice Hotel reopens for the season

The famous Ice Hotel, located in the polar circle, is partially rebuilt every year with the help of architects and artists.

17/12/2022

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Why you should you get a tech job in Stockholm

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Sweden’s capital is home to dozens of unicorn tech companies. Why is Stockholm so attractive for tech and should you work there?

15/12/2022

Green News

Chimps still loose in Swedish zoo after escaping their enclosure

The zoo says three chimps had to be shot dead because they posed a threat to human safety.

15/12/2022

World

What are Sweden's plans when it takes the EU’s presidency in January?

Euronews interviews Sweden’s European Affairs Minister Jessika Roswall to find out the country’s proposals for the next six months as the country takes on the EU presidency in January

14/12/2022

Sweden

Sweden's Arctic Circle launchpad

A remote rocket launchpad in northern Sweden is aiming to be the first in continental Europe to carry satellites into orbit.

12/12/2022

Sweden

Swedish royals and guests mingle at Nobel banquet in Stockholm

Nobel laureates attend a banquet alongside around 1,500 guests and Swedish royals in Stockholm's City Hall on Saturday night.

11/12/2022

Home

This flexible solar cell can power your headphones and other devices

The Swedish-invented solar tech allows users to power their devices with any form of light source, outdoor or indoor, natural or artificial.

06/12/2022

Sweden

Swede convicted of terror plot to murder political party leader

Police found indications that Theodor Engstrom, 33, had plans to murder Centre Party leader Annie Lööf.

06/12/2022

Mobility

‘Drives better by itself’: Autonomous trucks hit the road in Sweden

For now, as part of the pilot project led by Scania, a safety driver has to remain behind the self-driving wheel.

30/11/2022

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Christmas celebrations kick off in Frankfurt and Stockholm

The Xmas season is underway at the Frankfurt Christmas market with treats like glühwein, gingerbread treats and sausages for sale. Sweden is also hosting Christmas spirit for its yearly gingerbread house competition

24/11/2022

Mobility

Volvo's new flagship all-electric SUV could power your home

The Swedish automobile maker's new EV supports bi-directional charging, allowing owners to transfer electricity from the car to their home.

24/11/2022

Sweden

Sweden detains two people on suspicion of spying after Stockholm raids

One of the suspects had allegedly passed on information about Sweden and another unnamed country.

22/11/2022

Europe News

'Gross sabotage' caused Nord Stream explosions, says prosecutor

On 27 September, undersea blasts ruptured the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, leading to huge methane leaks.

18/11/2022

Sweden

Sweden changes constitution to strengthen its anti-terror law

Sweden votes to amend its constitution to strengthen its anti-terror laws, taking one step closer to joining NATO.

16/11/2022

Europe News

Iran-born brothers charged in Sweden with spying for Russia

The two men, Swedish citizens, are accused of passing information to Russia's GRU military intelligence service over a 10-year period and face life imprisonment.

11/11/2022

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Has the man probing the Nord Stream explosions died?

Claims about the death of 'Erik Ollsen' have circulated across Europe on social media.

04/11/2022

Sweden

Why Erling Haaland is hurting tourism in the Swedish region of Halland

One is a Norwegian footballer, the other is a southern Swedish region known for its beaches.

02/11/2022

Sweden

Swedish man charged with 'terrorism' over Gotland murder

Police say the suspect also planned to kill the leader of Sweden's Centre Party.

01/11/2022