EuropeThe application has yet to be ratified by President Erdogan.

Economy– As expected, the survey confirms that financial and general health go hand in hand, says Sofia Tyréus, senior project manager at Finansinspektionen.

EconomyOn cold days, Swedes should close their curtains to use as extra insulation, says the energy company.

Sweden– It is unacceptable to have what can be considered criminal activity on parliamentary premises, says the head of security.

SwedenMartin Holmgren, Director-General of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, believes that the number of prisoners in Sweden could reach 35 000 within ten years.

SwedenFollowing the supreme commander's statements, more children than usual have called the children's rights organization BRIS to express their concerns.

SwedenExperts and commentators who advocate peace and dialogue have been silenced or ignored, Stranne said.

DebateCooperation, openness and sharing are the best ways to promote the common well-being of humanity, writes China's ambassador to Sweden, Cui Aimin.

SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson are among the high-profile participants in this year's People and Defense.

SwedenBelieves that both Turkey and Hungary will accept Sweden as a member of the military alliance.

SwedenTemperatures in northern Sweden could drop to minus 40 degrees celsius between Monday and Thursday.

CultureTake part in photographer Jonna Jinton's inspiring view of the sharp contrasts of the Nordic region.

SwedenThe "executioner" Hamid Noury can be exchanged for a jailed EU official and a doctor.

SwedenLonger prison sentences for those who illegally handle firearms and explosives.

EconomyAt the end of November, almost 339,000 people were registered with the employment service.

Sweden"Sweden has experienced unprecedented levels of gang violence and firearm-related deaths in recent years", the report states.