Sweden

Mobility

Is this electric passenger plane the future of fossil-free flying?

A Swedish company is building this prototype to fly 200 kilometres on battery power alone, but its range could be doubled thanks to a hybrid turbo generator.

19/09/2022

Sweden

Sweden's right-wing parties get green light to start coalition talks

Leader of the country's third biggest party, Ulf Kristersson, now has to figure out how to negotiate with the far-right anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats.

19/09/2022

My Europe Series

Why the far-right were the biggest winners in Sweden's election

What did we learn from Sweden's election?

16/09/2022

Europe News

Sweden's PM resigns after conceding election to right-wing

With 99% of the votes counted, a bloc which includes the far-right Sweden Democrats has a majority in parliament of 176 seats to 173.

14/09/2022

Sweden

The rise of Jimmie Åkesson, the leader of Sweden Democrats

The populist anti-immigration party has surged to become Sweden's second-largest political force after a national election dominated by fears of gang violence. Here is how its leader rose to power.

12/09/2022

Sweden

Sweden election: Right-wing bloc starts talks to form new government

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson is reportedly having meetings with the leaders of the Moderates and Liberals.

12/09/2022

Europe News

Sweden's left-wing coalition in slight lead, exit polls show

Two separate polls showed the ruling left-wing Social Democrats had won the most votes, while populist anti-immigration Sweden Democrats had their best showing yet.

11/09/2022

Sweden

Your quick and easy guide to Sweden's too-close-to-call election

The race to form the Scandinavian country's next government could still be won by either a left-wing or a right-wing coalition.

11/09/2022

Sweden

Sweden votes on Sunday: Key things to know ahead of general election

The main parties are split down the middle of the left-right divide, with four parties each forming the two blocs, making the results difficult to predict.

10/09/2022

Sweden

Sweden votes: Who are the far-right Sweden Democrats`?

The party only entered Sweden's parliament for the first time in 2010, now they're challenging to be the country's second most popular party in Sunday's election.

10/09/2022

Sweden

Student jailed for life for murdering two teachers at school in Malmö

The suspect was arrested shortly after the knife and axe attack in March.

08/09/2022

Sweden

Listen: All you need to know about Sweden's too-close-to-call election

Join our panel of experts including Dominic Hinde and Lucas Dahlström as we explore the ins and outs of an election that could return a far-right government to power.

07/09/2022

Sweden

Russia's actions in Ukraine see Sweden beef up disinformation fight

The national agency tasked with vigilance over external threats to Swedish society says they've been in demand from political parties and civil society for more information, ahead of the general election.

07/09/2022

Sweden

Why this viral image is not proof of 'climate hysteria' in Sweden

The post has been reshared online ahead of Sunday's general election.

06/09/2022

Sweden

Filmmakers fined for exploring wreck of 1994 ferry disaster

The shipwreck in the Baltic Sea is considered a graveyard for victims.

05/09/2022

Sweden

Worker gored to death by large antelope at Swedish animal park

The incident occurred late on Sunday at the Oland Animal and Entertainment Park.

29/08/2022

Sweden

Rescue operation launched after fire breaks out on ferry near Sweden

Around 300 people were onboard the ship when the blaze broke out.

29/08/2022

Sweden

Bag found at Stockholm festival contained an explosive, say police

A preliminary investigation has been launched.

22/08/2022

Destinations

Win a trip to Sweden simply by pronouncing these 5 words right

Sweden is taking back its flat-pack furniture - or at least the names, which really belong to stunning destinations in nature.

22/08/2022

Travel News

Travel chaos: SAS cancels 1,700 flights in September and October

The cancellations can be "partly" attributed to the knock-on effects of the July pilot strike, a spokesperson for the airline said.

22/08/2022

Sweden

Shooting at Swedish shopping centre kills one and injures another

The shooting at a shopping centre in Malmö in southern Sweden on Friday killed one person and wounded another, according to police.

19/08/2022

Sweden

Sweden extradites man to Turkey following tricky NATO deal

Sweden's government agreed to extradite a man to Turkey on Thursday in the wake of tense negotiations to join NATO.

11/08/2022

Eco-Innovation

Why flying electric ferries are a win-win for commuters and rivers

Sweden plans to launch a flying electric ferry in 2023 that will cut some Stockholm journey times in half.

08/08/2022

Travel News

New sleeper train links London to Stockholm in just one day

Skip the airport delays and take a scenic train journey instead. This epic new rail journey will take you from London to Stockholm in just 24 hours.

02/08/2022

Sweden

Iranian man given life sentence in Sweden for 1988 mass executions

The former Iranian prison official was tried in Stockholm under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

14/07/2022

Sweden

Swedish police investigate Gotland killing as 'terrorist' crime

A 32-year-old man was arrested after fatally stabbing a woman on the island of Gotland last week.

11/07/2022