Sweden

Sweden

Data shows Sweden’s wildfire problem is unusual

These figures reflect how Sweden’s current outbreak of wildfires is unusual.

20/07/2018

Sweden

Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls EU for help

Sweden has called for emergency assistance from its partners in the European Union to help fight wildfires, which have broken out across a wide range of its territory and prompted evacuations.

19/07/2018

Cult

Ingmar Bergman's work remembered on 100th anniversary

The Swedish director is widely considered one of the greatest film-makers of all time and would have turned 100 years old this month.

12/07/2018

Sweden

#Europeanheroes: the youth worker who likes surprises

Our fifth #Europeanhero is a youth worker in Sweden. He believes everyone has good in them, and that a smile or a kind word may be all that is required to bring it out.

04/07/2018

Musica

Breaking musical boundaries: Martin Fröst's daring journey

He is among the most innovative and versatile clarinetists of our time: Martin Fröst. He presented his new project "Retrotopia" in Stockholm, where he acts as a soloist and conductor.

28/06/2018

Sweden

Watch: Swedish World Cup team say 'f**k racism' after Durmaz abuse

Sweden's Durmaz racially abused for a mistake that led to German win

24/06/2018

Sweden

Sweden mobilises its entire volunteer army for first time since 1975

Sweden has called up all of its army volunteers for the first time in more than four decades in a bid to bolster its military strength.

06/06/2018

Sweden

Sweden's solution to vehicle rampage attacks

Following the fatal truck attack in 2017, Sweden is rolling out a technology to prevent acts of vehicle terrorism.

31/05/2018

Health news

Microchips are getting under the skin of thousands in Sweden

Thousands of Swedes are having microchips implanted into their bodies so that they don't need to carry key cards, IDs, and even train tickets.

31/05/2018

Sweden

Sweden passes law recognising sex without consent as rape

It is the eighth country in western Europe to pass such legislation.

24/05/2018

Sweden

Sweden distributes 'be prepared for war' leaflets to homes

Amidst heightened geopolitical tension in the region, Sweden has revived its defence pamphlets in case an attack hits the Nordic country.

21/05/2018

Sweden

How a school in Sweden is trying bikes to improve children's learning

Bike-loving Sweden has cranked up its fondness for two wheels — by introducing them to the classroom.

04/05/2018

Business Planet

AI and robotics: the opportunities for European businesses

Euronews travelled to Sweden to meet the team behind a computer-to-human interface that can interact with people

04/05/2018

Sweden

Swedish meatballs actually originated in Turkey, says Sweden

'Let's stick to the facts!' Sweden wants it to be known that meatballs are actually Turkish.

02/05/2018

No Comment

Never-ending stream of floats glide down the Fyris River

The 30th of April, Walpurgis Eve – referred to as ‘Sista april’ or ‘Valborg’ in Swedish – is the celebration of spring arriving in Sweden.

30/04/2018

Sweden

Abba return to the recording studio

The Swedish pop group Abba have returned to the recording studio for the first time since the 1980s. The quartet revealed the news on Instagram on Friday.

27/04/2018

Sweden

Abba are back in the studio

Abba are back in the studio

27/04/2018

Sweden

Avicii's family say he "could not go on any longer"

The family of the 28 year-old musician say he was an “over-achieving perfectionist” whose lifestyle led to extreme stress."

26/04/2018

Sweden

Swedish choir sings 'Wake Me Up!' at Avicii hometown tribute

A Swedish choir sang a rousing rendition of Avicii's dance hit "Wake Me Up!" at a tribute to the musician outside Stockholm.

25/04/2018

No Comment

Reindeer herd in Sweden starts moving uphill for the summer

It has been a long winter with lots of snow. The reindeer herd are now, towards the end of April, ready to move uphill, to their summer pasture.

24/04/2018

Sweden

'No criminal suspicion' surrounding Avicii death

'No criminal suspicion' surrounding Avicii death according to police sources.

21/04/2018

Sweden

Head of Nobel literature prize panel quits over handling of sexual misconduct allegations

Sara Danius said the scandal has "already affected the Nobel Prize quite severely".

13/04/2018

Sweden

Sweden has a problem with hand grenades — and here's why

Sweden has been left shaken by grenade attacks in recent years. Euronews explains why the country, known for its crime safety, has a grenade problem.

10/04/2018

Sweden

Suspected arson at Portugal's embassy in Sweden

A dozen people received medical assistance following blaze in Stockholm

04/04/2018

Economy

Multi-billion euro pile of unsold clothes at H&M

The company said operating profit fell 62 percent in the three months through February

28/03/2018

Eco-Innovation

Crowdfunded electric car to hit market

A futuristic-looking electric car - that started life as a university project - may disrupt the automobile market.

26/02/2018