Commissioner calls for more officers to combat rising violence in Sweden
The up swell in violence and explosions in Sweden has prompted the National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh to comment on the state of the manning of the police force. There is some difficulty in...
View Article500-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,...
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