Sweden"I have an indication that they did not want it to be known who was the buyer in the deal", confirms the head of the munitions unit.
Sweden
Sweden officially joins NATO
SwedenAbandons 200 years of official neutrality and military non-alignment.
Swedish railways fail to cope with growing population
Sweden− This clearly shows that investment in infrastructure in Sweden has been insufficient over the period, according to engineering consultant Anders Wiktorson.
Swedish retirees most positive about NATO
SwedenThe military alliance is viewed more negatively by people with a foreign background.
Only formalities remain for Sweden to join NATO
World"We are ready to take our share of responsibility for NATO's security", Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson declares.
Swedish government may impose ID checks on trains and buses
Sweden"An important measure to stop the influx of illegal immigrants at the border," says the Sweden Democrats.
Swedish government: “Unemployment will continue to rise”
EconomySweden's unemployment rate rose to 8% in 2023.
Sweden Under Siege: Daily blasts rock Swedish cities amid gang turmoil
SwedenSix explosions in six days - but no clear answers on how to stop the tide of violence.
Swedish government considers introducing youth prisons
SwedenTogether with the Sweden Democrats, they want to overhaul the state child and youth care system and close down the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS).
Sweden closes Nord Stream investigation
WorldThe reason given is that no suspects have been identified.
Sweden’s prisons on the brink: Inmates “taking over the wards”
Sweden– We are losing control. The inmates are more or less taking over the wards, says union leader Christer Hallqvist.
“Being PC has become lame”
SwedenYoung people's political attitudes have changed significantly over the past two years, according to the latest Youth Barometer report.
Norway and Sweden at odds over UN funding
The NordicsSweden suspends all funding to UNRWA while Norway appeals to the world not to "collectively punish two million people".
Work-related fatalities increase in 2023
SwedenThe number of reported occupational accidents in Swedish workplaces also increased by 14% compared with the previous year.
More Swedish municipalities receive grants for ‘drop-outs’
SwedenThe Swedish Police Authority has allocated SEK 72 million for so-called "drop-out activities" for gang members who want to leave their criminal past behind.
“Open letter to the Prime Minister of Hungary”
Debate"Dear Prime Minister Orbán, we urge you to be a leader for us as well in this dire situation by stopping our treasonous government from handing our country over to NATO", writes 'Mother Svea and her children'.
Israeli ambassador: “Swedish artists reward Hamas”
SwedenThe fact that 1000 Swedish artists are calling for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest does not sit well with Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman.
1000 Swedish artists: “Throw Israel out of Eurovision”
Sweden"10,000 dead children and a genocide investigation means it is no longer a political issue. It is a moral issue", says popular singer Eric Saade.
Police officers threatened in their free time
Sweden11% of Swedish police officers have experienced threats, violence or harassment in their free time in the past year.
Rising crime rate in Sweden
SwedenMore than 1.5 million crimes were reported in Sweden last year.
Over 100,000 Swedish residence permits issued in 2023
SwedenThe most common reasons for immigration are for work and family reasons.
Turkish parliament approves Swedish NATO membership
EuropeThe application has yet to be ratified by President Erdogan.
One in three Swedes struggles to pay rent
Economy– As expected, the survey confirms that financial and general health go hand in hand, says Sofia Tyréus, senior project manager at Finansinspektionen.
Record number of wildlife accidents in Sweden 2023
EnvironmentNearly 70,000 accidents on Swedish roads last year.