Sweden

Design

Look inside Alexander Lervik's renovated kit house south of Stockholm

As part of our series on designers' homes, Euronews Culture takes a look inside Alexander Lervik's property just south of Stockholm.

18/05/2023

Health news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health news

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

Ecotech

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

Earth News

Why do single men have the biggest carbon footprints?

One of the reasons is that men spend more than women, according to researchers.

27/03/2023

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

Sweden

Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse NATO accession

Swedish parliament voted in favour of NATO accession.

22/03/2023

Climate

Why are climate activists suing the Swedish state?

A court gave the lawsuit the greenlight on Tuesday.

22/03/2023

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

Ecotech

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

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

Moments

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

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

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

Healthcare

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

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

Health news

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

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

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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

Design

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