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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.

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.

Work

Live in these 10 cities if you want the best work-life balance

These are the best cities in the world for a better work-life balance, according to Forbes Advisor - and European cities leading the way.

Sweden

Roller coaster tragedy in Sweden

One person has died and several are injured after a roller coaster carriage derailed at the Grona Lund amusement park in Stockholm

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Mobility

Self-driving electric ferry takes to the seas around Stockholm

For now, the vessel has an onboard captain overseeing operations while it drives itself, but the long-term goal is to make the craft completely autonomous.

Climate

Why are climate activists suing the Swedish state?

A court gave the lawsuit the greenlight on Tuesday.

Culture news

Swedish kids take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

Safety takes on a new dimension for many young Swedes as sub-zero temperatures and the surrounding conditions are a daily danger in winter. Frozen lakes are common playgrounds which means first-aid training and rescue to prepare for the worst is obligatory from a young age.

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WATCH: Swedish children take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

In Sweden, PE teachers are instructing children how to survive in case they fall into a freezing lake

Design

How designers at Stockholm Furniture Fair are promoting sustainability

Sustainability is a hot topic at the 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair, where designers and manufacturers from all over the world gather to showcase their latest creations.

World News

NATO chief urges Ankara not to block Sweden's membership

The Turkish President threatens to block Sweden's NATO membership after an extremist burned a copy of the Koran on Saturday in Stockholm.

Sweden

Swedish royals and guests mingle at Nobel banquet in Stockholm

Nobel laureates attend a banquet alongside around 1,500 guests and Swedish royals in Stockholm's City Hall on Saturday night.

Sweden

Sweden detains two people on suspicion of spying after Stockholm raids

One of the suspects had allegedly passed on information about Sweden and another unnamed country.

Sweden

Swedish scientist awarded Nobel Prize for 'groundbreaking discoveries'

He was given the prize for his discoveries around human evolution.

Sweden

Bag found at Stockholm festival contained an explosive, say police

A preliminary investigation has been launched.

Eco-Innovation

Why flying electric ferries are a win-win for commuters and rivers

Sweden plans to launch a flying electric ferry in 2023 that will cut some Stockholm journey times in half.

Travel News

New sleeper train links London to Stockholm in just one day

Skip the airport delays and take a scenic train journey instead. This epic new rail journey will take you from London to Stockholm in just 24 hours.

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Ai Weiwei piece 'Arch' installed in central Stockholm

The 12-meter tall installation "Arch" by the artist Ai Weiwei is on display in front of the National Museum of Stockholm.

Eco-Innovation

Waiters in this restaurant wear aprons which absorb CO2 from the air

A restaurant in Stockholm is trialling cotton aprons that capture carbon dioxide from the air, before using it in their greenhouse.

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Cherry blossoms in Stockholm mark the beginning of spring

Thousands gather in central Stockholm to enjoy the cherry trees blossoming, marking the beginning of a long-awaited spring.

Destinations

Sweden is the latest EU country to scrap all entry rules

The government has dropped Covid certificate and test rules for even unvaccinated tourists.