Unrest in Sweden as a result of planned Qur’an burnings
Clashes have erupted in many Swedish cities for the fourth day, spurred by the suspected burning of a Qur'an by a far-right, anti-immigrant group. ...
A mapmaker discovered a Bronze Age gem in a Swedish park.
A man surveying a forest in western Sweden for his orienteering club discovered a cache of Bronze Age treasure estimated to be 2500 years old....
Sweden confirms first case of variant coronavirus in visitor from UK
The new variant of coronavirus linked to a rapid rise in infections in Britain has been detected in Sweden after a traveller from the United...
Sweden restricts gatherings to stem second Covid-19 wave
The Swedish Government has announced new restrictions on the size of public gatherings as the country seeks to come to grips with a second wave...
Second wave, same strategy: Swedish COVID-19 czar defiant despite surge
Sweden remains steadfast in its strategy of voluntary measures and no lockdowns, the architect of its unorthodox COVID-19 response said on Friday, as the country...
Stockholm pauses home COVID-19 testing as system overwhelmed
Stockholm has paused home COVID-19 testing for four days after surging demand left 16,000 people waiting for tests for active infections in Sweden’s biggest city,...
Less razzamatazz, but Nobel Prizes go ahead amid pandemic
The winners of this year's Nobel Prizes will miss out on a swanky gala in Stockholm surrounded by royalty and Sweden's glitterati, but 2020 will...
French, Swedish labs confirm Navalny poisoned with Novichok
The German government announced that labs in France and Sweden have confirmed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok....
Moment of Mbappe brilliance brought triumph to France and pain onto Sweden
Jonathan NACKSTRAND AFP Kylian Mbappe scored with France's only shot on goal on Saturday in Solna to give the world champions a 1-0 victory over...
Swedes confidence in PM’s handling of coronavirus crisis declining, poll shows
FILE PHOTO: Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven speaks during a news conference after the second day of the European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium,...
Riot in southern Sweden after anti-Muslim Danish leader banned
Around 300 people were on the streets of Malmo, with violence escalating as the evening wore on - TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP Protesters threw stones at...
Violence erupts in Swedish town of Malmo after anti-Islam actions, police say
Smoke billows from the burning tyres, pallets and fireworks during a riot in the Rosengard neighbourhood of Malmo, Sweden August 28, 2020. TT News Agency...
OK, Swedish God must be a woman or why is this happening?
Sandra Signarsdotter leads the Sunday service at Gustaf Vasa Church in Stockholm Jonathan NACKSTRAND AFP Her white clergy robes flowing behind her, Sandra Signarsdotter walks...
Sweden uncovers 3,700 false positives from COVID-19 test kit
Sweden‘s Public Health Agency on Tuesday August 25, announced that it has uncovered 3,700 false Coronavirus positive results linked to a faulty test kit. The PCR kits linked...
Swedish PM defends COVID strategy from criticism over death toll
Sweden has chosen the right strategy in fighting the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said on Friday, defending his government’s decision...
Sweden puts Austria, Liechtenstein on safe travel list
Sweden withdrew its recommendation to citizens not to take unnecessary trips to Austria and Liechtenstein on Wednesday, but kept in place warnings over travel to...
Sweden’s renegade COVID-19 policy looks like a disaster — but the country is quietly determined to see it through despite the cost in lives
JOHAN NILSSON/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty ImagesPeople sit outside in Malmo, Sweden, in May 2020 by a sign that urges people to keep their distance...
Handstands in North Korea: Swedish ambassador takes yoga to streets amid coronavirus lockdown
Barefoot and blonde, Swedish Ambassador Joachim Bergstrom makes an unlikely sight in North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang, as he practices yoga poses near some of its...
Astrophysicists unveil biggest-ever 3D map of Universe
The efforts of hundreds of scientists from around 30 institutions around the world have yielded the largest-ever 3D map of the universe Handout Swiss Federal...
In Sweden, a ‘second-hand’ mall draws big crowds
Spread across two floors the boutiques sell used clothes, tech gadgets, books, children's toys and furniture Jonathan NACKSTRAND AFP/File Not content with the average neighbourhood...
Greta Thunberg: World must ‘tear up’ old contracts, build new systems to save climate
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg said on Thursday the world needed an economic overhaul to have a chance of beating climate change and that countries should...
Swedish court finds ex-envoy to China not guilty in Gui Minhai case
FILE PHOTO: Former Swedish ambassador to China Anna Lindstedt arrives at the district court where she is accused of of overstepping her mandate by trying...
Sweden announces highest daily record of COVID-19 cases
Sweden announced its highest daily tally of coronavirus infections Thursday, a record 1,474 new cases that authorities said was due to a long-delayed surge in...
Swedish police finally identifies the man they believe killed Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986
Swedish police have finally identified the man they believe killed Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986. Palme was shot in the back as he walked home...
Who killed Swedish PM Olof Palme in 1986? Swedes hope to find out
Thirty-four years after Prime Minister Olof Palme was killed, Swedes hope finally to find out who shot him dead as he walked home from a...
Thousands defy pandemic ban to join Stockholm protest over U.S. police violence
Thousands of people joined a demonstration in central Stockholm on Wednesday to protest against racism in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a...
Sweden COVID-19 Deaths Pass 4,000 – Health Authorities
Philip FONG / AFP Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours, said on...
Few signs Sweden’s coronavirus strategy will save it any economic pain
7-8 minutes STOCKHOLM — On a recent weekday at Vällingby market, on the edge of Sweden’s capital, there were few signs that the Nordic country’s...