SwedenAfter being rejected in 2021, the Swedish E-Sports Federation was voted in by 108 votes to 71.
The Nordics
All Swedish parliamentary parties take part in ‘multicultural’ political week
Sweden'Diversity' and 'inclusion' are in focus at Järvaveckan.
US urges Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO application
Sweden"The time to forward is now," said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Where to go for outdoor cinema in Sweden this summer
SwedenBig Crowd Factory has been organizing free outdoor cinema festivals in Sweden since 2017.
Former primary school teachers least inclined to return to the profession
SwedenWomen are least eager to come back.
Raoul Wallenberg monument inaugurated in Stockholm
SwedenIntended to "remind and motivate in the never-ending fight for human rights and against racism and fascism".
Liberal Youth of Sweden calls for increased immigration
SwedenMigration and economic policy spokesperson Elin Hjelmestam says that Sweden's "skills supply" would otherwise be threatened.
Sources: Swedish police ban of Koran burning was illegal
SwedenWere pressured by politicians and Muslim groups to stop the Koran burnings by notorious Swedish-Danish Islam critic Rasmus Paludan.
Swedish Armed Forces advertise in Arabic
Sweden"How do you achieve cohesion in a country that is becoming increasingly divided?" asks critics.
Strong support for the Swedish monarchy
SwedenOnly one in ten wants Sweden to change its system of government.
The World in 2030: Five questions for Mikael Jansson, former leader of the Sweden Democrats
The Nordics– Everything indicates that the world will be multipolar in 2030, says the veteran opposition politician.
“Respect for your own culture is a basis for progress”
The NordicsCultural development a cornerstone for the Faroe Islands' policy, says Deputy Prime Minister Høgni Hoydal.
Linköping municipality: “Zero tolerance for illegal settlements”
SwedenRoma settlements are among other things a sanitary issue, the municipality explains.
Former Sweden Democrat politician was denied a bank account
SwedenSimon Alm believes he was blacklisted because of his political background.
Sweden Democrat Björn Söder: “The culture war has begun”
SwedenSöder declares that "the culture war has begun" and that the "the decadent left's cultural policy will soon be a thing of the past"
Swedish city Borås cancels own commercial – features Swedes
SwedenThe ad will be replaced by one featuring people with a darker skin color, municipality says.
Swedish Parliament passes criticized terror law
Sweden"Risks weakening the rule of law, freedom of expression and of the press", human rights organizations warn.
Face mask mandates did not reduce the spread of covid-19 in Finnish schools
FinlandDespite mask mandates for school children, the Finnish city of Turku had the highest rates of covid-19 during that time period, a new study shows.
Outspoken climate truther Elsa Widding leaves Sweden Democrats – feels betrayed by the party
SwedenHas repeatedly questioned a "runaway climate crisis" and suffered smear campaigns.
The number of playgrounds in Sweden is decreasing
Sweden"Moreover, the decline seems to be ongoing in many municipalities", comments Märit Jansson, Senior Lecturer at SLU.
Ratings collapse for Swedish state channel’s ‘drag series’
SwedenThe obscure tax-funded program's popularity plummeted during the season.
Swedish government goes against Public Health Agency – wants to allow covid-19 vaccine for children again
SwedenThe Minister of Social Affairs claims that there are parents who still want to vaccinate their children.
Swedish youtuber tries 3D-printed “meat”
SwedenSince Friday, the Swedish restaurant Pinchos offers 3D-printed meat substitutes in its restaurants.
Finnish military leaders want to re-militarize the Åland Islands
FinlandPekka Toveri, the former head of intelligence of the Finnish Defence Forces, among others, wants to see a change in the international status of the demilitarized and autonomous region.