500-year-old shipwreck discovered off Swedish coast
Maritime archaeologists in Sweden have identified what may be the oldest carvel-built ship in the Nordic region. The wreck was found in Landfjärden, south of Stockholm, at the end of February. It is...
View ArticleNordic neighbours unite: Inside Sweden and Finland’s defence-driven growth
Sweden and Finland, two nations once famed for their neutrality, have arguably found a business and security boom in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Less than three years after applying to...
View ArticleSalary threshold warning from Swedish business association
Increasing the salary requirements for granting a work permit could backfire, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise warned. At present, applicants are approved if they earn 80 per cent of the average...
View ArticleSwedes boycott American brands in mass protest
Fed-up Swedes have launched a growing movement to boycott American products and services, taking a stand against recent US policy decisions that have sparked international controversy. A string of...
View ArticleFinnish comedy trio to compete for Sweden at Eurovision
Finnish comedy band KAJ has won Sweden’s Melodifestivalen and will represent the Nordic country at Eurovision 2025. Their winning song is called Bara bada bastu, which translates to “Let’s Just Sauna.”...
View ArticleEV battery maker Northvolt faces bankruptcy
Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) battery startup once seen as Europe’s leading hope in the industry, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The company stated in its official announcement that...
View ArticleGovernment to hold talks on countering soaring food prices
The Swedish government has announced plans to hold talks with food producers and distributors as public frustration grows over the rising costs of groceries. The move comes in response to mounting...
View ArticleSweden advised to have some cash handy
A former deputy governor of the Swedish Central Bank, Martin Floden, stated in 2018 that the country would no longer be using cash by 2025. With only one in 10 purchases now paid for in cash, it looks...
View ArticleBurnout syndrome to be removed as a diagnosis
Sweden is set to remove burnout syndrome as a medical diagnosis by 2028. The change comes as the country transitions from ICD-10 to ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases), in line with World...
View ArticleSweden seeks better quality migrants
The Swedish government, in agreement with the Sweden Democrats, has announced plans to overhaul citizenship requirements, arguing that current standards are too lax and undermine the value of Swedish...
View ArticleSwedish company told to play the game and keep the rules
The European Commission is currently scrutinising the Star Stable online game, created by Swedish company Star Stable Entertainment The game defines itself as “a magical online world full of horses,...
View ArticleFlooding causes a sinkhole in Jönköping
A major water main burst in central Jönköping this morning (March 24), leading to extensive flooding, property damage, and the formation of a large sinkhole on Södra Strandgatan. Thousands of...
View ArticlePrincess Madeleine launching natural skincare brand
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has announced her latest venture on Instagram: the launch of her own natural skincare line. In a post on March 24, the royal revealed she has teamed up with Swiss beauty...
View ArticlePensions at risk: Swedes live longer than they think
Many Swedish retirees may outlive their savings, according to a new report from the Swedish Pensions Agency (Pensionsmyndigheten). The analysis reveals that people often underestimate their own life...
View ArticleSweden steals the show in Falstaff’s 2025 Restaurant Guide
Sweden has once again proven its worth in salt, within the world of fine dining, according to Falstaff’s 2025 Restaurant Guide. Swedish restaurant Frantzén, ‘led by acclaimed chef Björn Frantzén, is...
View ArticleRAF teams up with Sweden to patrol NATO airspace
British fighter jets have touched down in eastern Poland this week, as the RAF kicks off its latest NATO air policing mission — and this time, they’re joined by Sweden. For the first time since joining...
View ArticleProducing carbon from thin air, Stockholm
Swedish engineering company Skanska has just finalised a contract to undertake foundational and quay construction for the Beccs Stockholm facility, a carbon (CO₂) capture and storage project in Sweden....
View ArticleYoung Swedes say ‘no thanks’ to binge drinking
It seems Sweden’s younger generation is quietly rewriting the country’s drinking culture. According to new figures from alcohol awareness group IQ, the number of young people drinking at risky levels...
View ArticlePermanent residency permits may end for specific groups by 2026
Sweden plans to overhaul its immigration policy by ending permanent residence permits for several immigrant groups, including asylum seekers and UN quota refugees. The proposal, currently under review,...
View ArticleSpotify’s shock European breakup – Why Spotify left Europe – and more are...
Europe’s tech stars are leaving – Spotify led the charge, now Klarna? From streaming giants to fintech unicorns, a growing number of Europe’s biggest names are ditching local stock exchanges and...
View ArticleCommuter chaos on the Öresund bridge: Train cuts and delays hit hard
Commuters relying on trains across the Öresund Bridge are facing a bumpy week. Services have been cut and journey times extended after significant wear was discovered on the bridge’s rail tracks....
View ArticleMoose migration livestream racks up millions of viewers
Every spring, a few hundred moose make their way across Sweden’s Ångerman River – and millions of people are watching it live. The Great Moose Migration is back on Swedish broadcaster SVT and has...
View ArticleBjörn Ulvaeus’ secret to staying fit? 15 cups of coffee a day!
Björn Ulvaeus is turning 80 next week – and how does the ABBA legend stay so sprightly? Apparently, with a ridiculous amount of coffee. “I’d love to say it’s all down to hard work and talent,” he...
View ArticleHefty repatriation grant from January 2026
From January 1, 2026, Sweden plans to offer a significantly increased repatriation grant of up to 600,000 kronor (€51,600) for eligible foreign-born residents. It will be given to those who wish to...
View ArticleTrain disruption between Gothenburg and Stockholm causes major delays
If you were planning to travel between Gothenburg and Stockholm this afternoon, you might want to rethink your plans. Train services on the western main line have come to a complete stop following an...
View ArticleSeveral injured in apparent shooting in Sweden
Multiple people injured in suspected shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, according to a police report. After receiving a large number of phone calls regarding loud bangs heard in the city, local police in the...
View ArticleMan arrested following deadly shooting in Sweden
Swedish officials said they detained a 16-year-old suspect, following a shooting and killing of three people in the eastern city of Uppsala. According to police, the attack was carried out by a masked...
View ArticleSweden stuns USA to reach U18 World Championship final
A late-game surge and nerves of steel send Sweden into the gold-medal match against Canada It was the kind of match that kept fans on the edge of their seats — a tense, hard-fought semi-final between...
View ArticleSweden quietly arms up with new batch of Saab torpedoes
It didn’t make big headlines, but Sweden just made a serious move to shore up its naval defences — and it involves some very smart torpedoes. Sweden’s armed forces have gone back to Saab, the country’s...
View ArticleSweden’s security adviser quits just hours into role
Sweden’s new national security adviser was headed for a summit with Trump and Zelensky, when he resigned from his post on his first day on the job due to “sensitive” pictures of him being leaked to the...
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