SwedenGreta Thunberg and her peers claim that their human rights have been violated.
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Swedish unemployment soars
SwedenIn January, the number of unemployed people increased by 114,000 to 592,000 compared to the same period last year, according to Statistics Sweden.
Suspicious object found in Mall of Scandinavia
SwedenA preliminary investigation into preparations for criminal damage has been opened.
Swedish soldiers could be sent to Ukraine
Sweden“We are not ruling anything out”, says Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
US and UK back away from international AI declaration
TechSweden and the Nordic countries are among the 61 countries that signed the Paris Summit Declaration.
TV4’s Örebro mass shooting coverage sparks backlash from experts
SwedenSound engineers' professional integrity is used as an alibi for irresponsible journalism, they write in an open letter to the Telia channel.
Corruption is increasing in Sweden
SwedenCronyism, shortcomings in public procurement, and the rise of organized crime are identified as three key factors.
Sexual violence and coercion common among young Swedes
Sweden“The fact that so many young people have been exposed to sexual and gender-based violence is alarming and unacceptable", emphasizes the Director-General of the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
Swedish government’s top priority: continued support to Ukraine
Sweden“Supporting Ukraine is the government's primary foreign policy task” - despite having already pumped in over €6 billion.
Drones monitor Stockholm – to protect “Israeli interests”
Sweden“The surveillance areas and the timing of the surveillance mean that many people will be affected by it", they admit.
Queen Silvia: “Where did the beautiful Sweden go?”
Sweden“It is my great wish, as well as the King’s, that we all come together to restore the beautiful Sweden that once was”.
Outraged viewers: Swedish TV4 spreads disinformation about the mass murder
SwedenClaims to have analyzed audio clips and that the shooter is heard saying “You're getting out of Europe” - but viewers say the Telia channel made up its own interpretation.
Swedish state broadcaster SVT leaves X and Facebook
Sweden“We are not publishing here at the moment”, the state channel said - but would not elaborate on why it is leaving two of the most popular social media platforms.
Swedish government prepares ten-year primary school
SwedenThe preschool class will be replaced with a modified first grade starting in 2028.
The overlooked health benefits of cranberries
HealthSupports gut health by promoting good bacteria and helps combat urinary tract infections.
Six-fold increase in autism diagnoses among Swedish girls
HealthLast year, around 155,000 people aged 2-64 were diagnosed with autism, which is about 2% of the Swedish population.
Sweden donates new major package to Ukraine
EconomyLargest package yet – an additional €1.2 billion of taxpayer money allocated to the war.
Quran burner Salwan Momika shot dead in Sweden during livestream
SwedenAccording to information from several media outlets, Momika was broadcasting live on TikTok when the attack occurred.
2025 could set a record for bombings in Sweden
Sweden– It is an unreasonably high number of bombings, absolutely, says Erik Lindblad, National Operations Manager at the Swedish police
Chemical levels vary widely among Swedish youth
HealthA new study shows that gender, place of birth and place of residence affect the levels of chemicals in Swedish adolescents.
Here are the richest and poorest areas in Sweden
EconomyThe gap between Sweden's richest and poorest remains large.
Uncertainty about boundaries during sex common among young people
CultureThe influence of porn is a growing problem among young people, according to a Swedish-Norwegian study.
Swedish criminologists: No link between immigration and violent crime
Sweden“Little to no link between the proportion of immigrants in a municipality and reported violent crime", argues Amber Beckley, associate professor of criminology and senior lecturer at Örebro University.
Swedish NATO force deployed in Latvia
Europe“A historic day, but at the same time our new normal”, says Battalion Commander Henrik Rosdahl.