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Sweden and Finland want to tie EU farm subsidies to rule of law

The call comes after Brussels blocked billions in funds to Poland and Hungary due to concerns over judicial reforms and democratic backsliding.

Green News

New environment commissioner tasked with tackling growing water crisis

The European Commission president said today that ‘water resilience is a big priority’ for her second mandate as she picked Jessika Roswall for her new environment policy chief.

Eco-Innovation

This Swedish vertical farm grows vegetables inside of supermarket

This in-store farming solution uses a hydroponic method, where plants are grown in rockwool plugs in water without soil.

Europe News

Denmark and Sweden tackle gang crime with cross-border operations

Malmö in southern Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have faced escalating gang violence in recent years, which has intensified over the summer to the point where police from both countries are now operating across borders.

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Travel News

This village in remote northern Sweden will pay you to move there

A local organisation is vying to save the primary school and repopulate the town with cash handouts.

Green News

‘Irresponsible climate policy’: Sweden plans to scrap aviation tax

The decision by the country’s right-wing coalition government has caused outrage among environmentalists.

Green News

Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden

Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia.

Health news

Children under 2 should not use screens, Swedish health agency says

Swedish health authorities have issued new recommendations to restrict screen time for children and adolescents.

Green News

Which European cities have the best and worst air quality?

New European Environment Agency data ranks urban centres based on fine particulate matter pollution, which has the highest negative health impacts.

Business

Where in Europe are best countries for setting up a new business?

Euronews Business reveals where in Europe entrepreneus may have an easier time dealing with the challenges of setting up a business.

Climate

Which European UNESCO sites are most at risk from extreme weather?

From prehistoric paintings to Swiss glaciers, these European World Heritage Sites are at risk from flooding and drought.

Sport

Legendary ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76

The former football manager, who coached in 10 countries overall, passed away after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Economy

Sweden cuts interest rate and says policy easing could speed up

Growth is weak in Sweden while inflation remains low, pushing policy makers to lower borrowing costs.

Culture news

Avicii’s belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation

The Avicii Collection, a charity auction of Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling’s personal items, will benefit the Tim Bergling Foundation, founded in the wake of DJ and producer’s death in 2018.

Health news

Sweden reports first case of more severe mpox strain

Swedish officials said the clade I case of mpox detected in a patient "does not affect the risk to the general population".

Tech News

Police in Denmark to implement facial recognition technology

The decision comes after recent increases in violent crimes in Copenhagen involving gangs from neighbouring Sweden.

Travel News

Cool summer weather in northern Europe a hot trend among tourists

'Coolcation' is one of this year's travel trends, where tourists seek cooler climates. With high summer temperatures of well above 30C, more and more tourists from central and southern Europe are travelling to Sweden.

Germany

Germany and Sweden arrest 8 on suspicion of war crimes in Syria

The atrocities allegedly took place at a Palestinian refugee camp cordoned off by the Assad regime.

Travel News

Swedish town tries to attract new residents with bargain land

Göten has an aging population and low birth rate but it’s popular with tourists.

Culture news

Mamma Mia no more? ABBA may never appear in public again

ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus admits it might all be over when it comes to the band being together publicly. However, emerging technology – much like their touring digital avatars in the ABBA Voyage show – may be the way forward for fans of the Swedish pop icons.

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