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

Earth 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

Europe News

Brussels won't confirm if Swede held prisoner in Iran is EU official

The European Commission has refused to confirm if a Swedish citizen being held prisoner in Iran is an European Union official.

04/09/2023

World News

Clashes erupt in Swedish city Malmo after another Quran burning

Clashes erupted in Sweden’s third largest city after an anti-Muslim protester set fire to the Quran, police said Monday.

04/09/2023

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

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

Conscious Travel

Revealed: 17 of the top 20 most sustainable destinations are in Europe

A new study has revealed which destinations are most sustainable, as well as where eco-conscious travellers head to.

22/08/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy on tour, Chernihiv cleanup, drones in Moscow

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

20/08/2023

Australia

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze at Women's World Cup

The Swedes proved once again they're tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane.

19/08/2023

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

Sport

Spain beats Sweden and qualifies for Women FIFA Football Cup final

Spain is the highest-ranked team still left in the tournament, and now has the chance to win the World Cup for the first time ever.

15/08/2023

World News

Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations

Sweden warns its citizens abroad and businesses linked to the country that they “should observe increased vigilance" after a string of Quaran burnings sparked anger in the Muslim world.

14/08/2023

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

Destinations

Introverts recommend the best places for solo travel

Not a people person? These are the best travel destinations for space, silence and solitude.

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

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

Denmark

Denmark considers banning Quran-burning protests

The government says desecrating Islam's holy book can fuel extremism and have negative geopolitical impacts.

31/07/2023