Sweden

Economy

Sweden's central bank ramps up key interest rate over high inflation

The moves comes on a busy day of central bank action in Europe, with the UK, Norwegian and Swiss central banks announcing or expected to announce whether they will amend their interest rates.

21/09/2023

Green News

Greta Thunberg set to go on trial for disobeying police

Disobeying a police order can carry a maximum sentence of up to six months in prison in Sweden.

18/09/2023

Sweden

Sweden's king celebrates 50 years on the throne

He's the first king in the Swedish monarchy’s history to reach 50 years on the throne and is the second-longest reigning European monarch alive.

16/09/2023

Green News

Environmental concerns as Sweden plans to end tax on plastic bags

The country's climate and environment minister says he's convinced Swedes "use plastic bags wisely in their daily lives" amid warnings over a potential increase in plastic waste in nature.

14/09/2023

Business

Sweden to increase defence spending amid NATO bid

The country's defence minister said it faced the "most serious security policy situation since the end of World War II".

12/09/2023

Culture news

"I was scared" Iranian artists work censored by Swedish gallery

Sadaf Ahmadi's 'Concrete' exhibition was praised when shown in France. Why won't it go on show fully in Borås?

09/09/2023

Sweden

Several arrested in Sweden over new Quran burning

Swedish police have arrested two people and detained around 10 others after a violent riot broke out at a protest involving a burning of the Quran. Organised by Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, its the latest incident among protests which have sparked outrage across the Middle East.

03/09/2023

Sweden

Nobel Foundation withdraws invitation to Russia, Belarus and Iran

The Foundation has removed its offer to ambassadors from the countries to attend the Nobel Prize ceremony, following outcry from Swedish leaders.

02/09/2023

Health news

Stockholm Syndrome 50 years on: Is the condition a myth?

Swedish psychiatrists are now calling the infamous Stockholm Syndrome a "constructed concept" used to explain away the failures of the State.

23/08/2023

Climate

This Scandinavian country could be the next big wine producer

Scandinavian wine could be the next big thing as unpredictable weather hits southern Europe.

21/08/2023

Sweden

Sweden has raised its terror threat to four out of five

The decision follows a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists, sparking angry demonstrations across Muslim countries.

18/08/2023

Sweden

Fact-check: Does a viral video prove Sweden is overrun with migrants?

A video allegedly showing a crowded market in Sweden claims the country is accepting too many immigrants. But the original clip was filmed in Syria.

11/08/2023

Sweden

Three injured after heavy rain causes derailment in Sweden

Heavy rain saw Sweden's Susaback River burst its banks on Tuesday, leading to severe flooding that weather agencies expect to continue.

08/08/2023

Sweden

Sweden struggles to handle the fallout from Quran-burning protests

A series of government-authorised protests have put questions of free speech and Swedish identity up for grabs, while the government warns national security is under threat.

08/08/2023

Health news

Breast screenings using AI boost cancer detection by 20%, study finds

Preliminary results from a Swedish trial showed that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping radiologists reduce their workload and detect more cases.

02/08/2023

Sweden

Iraqi refugees set fire to Quran at Swedish Parliament in Stockholm

Both Momika and Najem have repeatedly stated that they want the Quran banned completely in the Nordic nation, which has broad free speech laws.

31/07/2023

Sweden

Sweden 'at risk' thanks to Russian-backed Quran burning disinformation

Recent incidents at protests have attracted outrage and formal diplomatic action from several Muslim-majority countries

27/07/2023

Sweden

Spotify: Record jump in active users in second-quarter

The 27% year-on-year increase can be explained in part by the sharp rise in new listeners from 'Gen Z', the segment of the population born between 1997 and 2010.

25/07/2023

Green News

Greta Thunberg receives fine over climate protest in Sweden

She told Swedish media that she will not be appealing the verdict.

24/07/2023

Sweden

The reason Sweden allows Quran burning despite international anger

The protests have sparked outrage in countries such as Iraq, Iran and Lebanon, but the country has no law against blasphemy and protections for freedom of speech.

22/07/2023

Sweden

Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Koran-burning protest

The move comes just hours after protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire.

20/07/2023

Sweden

European states vote against Quran burning UN resolution

In the wake of several Quran burning incidents in Sweden, Muslim countries backed a UN resolution condemning the stunt.

12/07/2023

Culture news

Watch Elton John bid farewell to 50 years of touring with final show

Many tears were shed during the last show of Elton John's final tour in Stockholm on Saturday (8 July 2023). The tour named "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" started in 2018 and attracted 60 million people across the world.

10/07/2023

Sweden

Sweden may consider amending Quran-burning law: Justice minister

A recent incident at an authorised protest in Stockholm drew outrage from governments in several majority Muslim countries

07/07/2023

Green News

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying police order at Swedish protest

The Swedish climate activist has been charged with disobeying law enforcement.

06/07/2023

Smart Health

Harmful residues from medicines leaking into our water systems

In partnership with The European Commission

In Uppsala, Sweden, an innovative pilot project to rid water of pollutants is making waves.

29/06/2023