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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

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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

Sweden

'Shrouded in secrecy': Sweden expels Chinese journalist

Swedish authorities claim the reporter was a threat to national security.

08/04/2024

Tech News

Prepare for more GPS blocking in NATO countries, expert says

There could be more GPS disruption in Nordic countries now that NATO operates there, a defence expert said.

13/03/2024

Sweden

Thunberg block the Swedish parliament

Climate activists, alongside Greta Thunberg, demonstrated in front of the Swedish parliament by blocking entrances, urging for radical changes to address the climate crises.

11/03/2024

Sweden

Four people arrested in Sweden suspects of 'terrorist offences'

The arrests came on the same day that Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO.

08/03/2024

Sweden

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of neutrality

Sweden's membership in the alliance comes as security concerns have heightened in Europe following the Ukraine war.

07/03/2024

Home

This 3D-printed biomaterial could be used to build homes one day

The sustainable biomaterial could already be applied as a tiling system for smaller components in buildings.

28/02/2024

Sweden

Fire breaks out at one of Sweden's largest water parks

Twelve people were sent to hospital for minor injuries, and police say one person is currently missing.

12/02/2024

Sweden

Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines

Swedish officials say the results of their investigation so far mean they do not have jurisdiction in the case.

07/02/2024

Sweden

What is it going to take for Sweden's NATO membership green light?

Turkey has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid, but Hungary remains set against Stockholm entering the alliance.

24/01/2024

Health news

Blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer’s with ‘high accuracy’, study finds

A new study by a group of researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that blood tests are just as good as more expensive and painful methods of detecting signs of Alzheimer’s.

24/01/2024

Tech News

The online AI detector tools that can help you check content

AI-generated content has seeped into every aspect of our lives. Here are some tools to recognise what’s machine-generated content and what’s human.

24/01/2024

Ecotech

Do wind turbines still work in freezing temperatures?

From Texas to Sweden, misinformation about wind farms tends to circulate as the mercury drops. Here’s what you need to know.

18/01/2024