Sweden

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

Culture news

Ukraine Eurovision winner says boycott not an option for country

The Ukrainian singer, who won Eurovision in 2016, made the comments amid widespread calls for participants to boycott this year’s song contest owing to the continued inclusion of Israel.

06/05/2024

Euronews Witness

Europe's pursuit of metals exacts a toll on Sweden's Sámi community

Europe is striving to increase its domestic production of metals. Mines located in Northern Sweden will play a crucial role in fulfilling the EU's objectives, but they are already encountering resistance from local communities, foreshadowing potential challenges that may arise throughout the EU.

03/05/2024

Culture news

Eurovision vows to remove Palestinian flags or symbols

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they reserve the right to remove any Palestine flags from the competition, due to take place 7-11 May.

02/05/2024

Culture news

ABBA experience opens in Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the complete ABBA experience for the first time ever during the two weeks of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Malmö.

02/05/2024

No Comment

The display consists of artefacts, costumes and live performances

ABBA World celebrates 50 years since the Swedish foursome won the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit song, Waterloo, in 1974. The exhibition fuses aspects of the supergroup, past and present.

30/04/2024

Tech News

Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack

Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted.

25/04/2024

Destinations

An essential guide to Eurovision's host city, Malmö

Here’s where you should eat, drink and explore in Malmö, Eurovision’s 2024 host city.

19/04/2024

Sweden

Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender

The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the legislation, which ultimately passed easily.

18/04/2024

Sweden

Swedish PM on shooting: 'Another line has been crossed'

Stockholm shooting: PM says 'another line has been crossed' after son watched his father be shot in confrontation.

12/04/2024

Mobility

New Swedish app gives money for reporting wrongly parked cars

A Swedish company has launched a new app which lets its users earn money by reporting wrongly parked cars.

11/04/2024