Earth News

These 10 European cities aim to be climate neutral by 2030

Five cities in Spain received the honour, along with cities in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Romania.

13/10/2023

Earth News

When will Stockholm’s petrol and diesel car ban come into force?

Authorities say the new plans will create 'plenty of space for walking and cycling'.

11/10/2023

Sweden

Harvard Professor Claudia Goldin wins Nobel memorial economics prize

Goldin becomes only the third woman to be awarded the prize since it was established in 1968 by Sweden's central bank.

09/10/2023

Sweden

Two explosions rip through residential buildings in Sweden

Following the explosions, the Swedish government said it will hold a meeting to identify measures to fight the gang violence that can be quickly implemented.

26/09/2023

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

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

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

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

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.

28/06/2023

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

25/06/2023

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.

12/06/2023

Climate

Why are climate activists suing the Swedish state?

A court gave the lawsuit the greenlight on Tuesday.

22/03/2023

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.

13/02/2023

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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

09/02/2023

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.

09/02/2023

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.

24/01/2023

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.

11/12/2022

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.

22/11/2022

Sweden

Swedish scientist awarded Nobel Prize for 'groundbreaking discoveries'

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

03/10/2022