Sweden

Nature

This European country is killing 20 per cent of its bear population

Bear defenders say the hunt is more about ‘macho prestige’ than keeping the predators to a safe level.

22/08/2024

Economy

Sweden cuts interest rate and says policy easing could speed up

Growth is weak in Sweden while inflation remains low, pushing policy makers to lower borrowing costs.

20/08/2024

Health news

Sweden reports first case of more severe mpox strain

Swedish officials said the clade I case of mpox detected in a patient "does not affect the risk to the general population".

15/08/2024

Travel News

Cool summer weather in northern Europe a hot trend among tourists

'Coolcation' is one of this year's travel trends, where tourists seek cooler climates. With high summer temperatures of well above 30C, more and more tourists from central and southern Europe are travelling to Sweden.

04/07/2024

Space

Swedish spaceport gears up for future European satellite launches

The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is partnering with US and South Korean rocket providers with a focus on sustainability and national security.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Sweden joins NATO’s exercises as full member for the first time

9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries conducted extensive military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, with Sweden participating as a full NATO member for the first time.

24/06/2024

Moments

Around the maypole: What it’s like to celebrate midsummer in Sweden

In 2024, Midsummer Eve falls on 21 June and there are celebrations throughout the whole weekend.

20/06/2024

Economy

Swedish unemployment rate falls to three-month low in May

The Swedish labour market is still relatively resilient at the moment, but is likely to become more sluggish in the coming months, according to the European Commission.

19/06/2024

Europe News

Two Swedish citizens released by Iran arrive back in Stockholm

European Union diplomat Johan Floderus and another man, Saeed Azizi, were released by Iran in exchange for Iranian national Hamid Nouri who was convicted in Stockholm of committing war crimes over his part in 1988 mass executions in the Islamic Republic.

16/06/2024

Sweden

Sweden says Russian warplane violated its airspace

According to Sweden's Armed Forces, the Swedish Air Force intercepted the Russian military aircraft on Saturday.

15/06/2024

Sweden

Iran and Sweden swap prisoners: a diplomat for a judiciary official

Iran released a Swedish diplomat arrested in 2022, whilst Sweden released an Iranian official convicted of war crimes in 1988.

15/06/2024

Art

Meet Tomas Colbengston, winner of art's most prestigious print award

The Sámi artist is the latest recipient of The Queen Sonja Print Award, the world’s most important prize for printmaking.

12/06/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen doubles down on foreign interference safeguard plan

The European Commission chief has once more talked about her proposal for a so-called "European democracy shield" which would protect Europe from foreign interference following the Pravfond scandal fallout.

04/06/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will soon be permitted to strike inside Russia

The comments come a day after two anonymous US officials indicated that the Biden administration was prepared to let Ukraine use American weaponry to strike inside Russia but only in the defence of the northern region of Kharkiv.

01/06/2024

Culture news

ABBA made Swedish knights for contribution to world culture

By royal appointment, the Swedish supergroup ABBA have finally received recognition for their musical contribution to Sweden and international culture with a knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision.

31/05/2024

Sweden

Stockholm police investigating suspected shooting near Israeli embassy

According to Swedish authorities, several people have been detained and houses raided after an incident in the inner east of the capital.

17/05/2024

The Cube

European royals targeted in Palestine-related misinformation online

Social media users are wrongly claiming that the King of Denmark waved a Palestine flag at a protest in Copenhagen, while others incorrectly claim that the King of Spain has accused Israel of genocide. The Cube investigates.

16/05/2024

Culture news

Which Eurovision contestant won the streaming battle?

What does data from Spotify and TikTok show about the true popularity of winner Switzerland, fan favourites Ireland and Netherlands, and controversial entry Israel?

15/05/2024

Culture news

Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges

Joost Klein was disqualified from this weekend's Eurovision final just hours before it aired. Now he may face charges, according to Swedish police.

14/05/2024

Culture news

Eurovision still 'needs a lot of work' says Switzerland's winner Nemo

Nemo, this year's Eurovision winner, has stressed the importance of creating environments that promote love and unity and urged the contest's organisers to reflect on what Eurovision should stand for.

13/05/2024

Culture news

The Netherlands' Joost Klein is kicked out of Eurovision, but the Dutch can still vote

The organisers said the Swedish police are investigating after a complaint was made about Klein by a female member of the production crew.

11/05/2024

Culture news

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest

Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza.

10/05/2024

Culture news

On stage protests and anti-Israel rallies overshadow Eurovision 2024

From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today.

09/05/2024

Earth News

How much damage is ‘scrubber water’ doing to Europe’s Baltic Sea?

Shipping companies have recouped the cost of ‘scrubber’ tech and are now benefiting from dirtier fuel, researchers have revealed.

09/05/2024

Health news

Brain cell transplant allows Parkinson’s patient to move freely again

Parkinson’s patient Thomas Matsson was the first in the world to receive 7 million lab-grown brain cells in 2023. Today, he can smell and play sports.

08/05/2024

Culture news

Eurovision Song Contest semi-final 1 kicks off with pop and protests

In the first semi-final, ten out of the 15 acts advanced to the final, including Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, and Irish singer Bambie Thug.

08/05/2024