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Sweden Addresses Child Safety in Schools Amidst Abuse Allegations and Security Enhancements
Serious Violent Crimes Raise Safety Concerns in Sweden: Child Abuse Conviction and Suspected Murder Attempt
Sweden's Grim Reality: Man Sentenced for 70 Child Rapes in Umeå
Major Fire Erupts in Multi-Family Building in Central Trollhättan, Prompting Evacuations and Firefighting Efforts
Swedish Teenagers Face Deportation at 18 Despite Integration into Society
Swedish Government Prioritizes Household Economy to Drive Growth Amid Economic Challenges
Nordic Authorities Heighten Security Over Credible Cyber Threat to Energy Infrastructure
Swedish Authorities Respond to Child Sexual Abuse Cases and Institutional Oversights
Murder Investigation Underway After 25-Year-Old Man Shot Dead in Nyfors Restaurant, Eskilstuna
Vimmerby Sparbank Empowers Women on Financial Planning and Pensions
Sweden Faces Third Consecutive Defeat in 2027 Basketball World Cup Qualifiers Against Estonia
Sweden basketball suffers a third straight loss to Estonia in 2027 World Cup qualifiers, facing a critical rematch this Sunday to keep qualification hopes alive.
Sweden Faces Third Consecutive Defeat in 2027 Basketball World Cup Qualifiers Against Estonia
Illness Sidelines Swedish Cross-Country Stars at 2026 Winter Olympics Finals
Sweden's World Cup Hopes Diminish After Loss to Estonia in 2026 Basketball Qualifiers
Sweden Faces Challenges Yet Pushes Forward in Winter Sports Post-2026 Olympics
Frida Karlsson Firm on Retirement After 2027 World Championships Amid Ebba Andersson’s Skepticism
Expert Warns Court Ruling Against Activist Could Chill Freedom of Speech
A recent court ruling against an activist for placing symbolic hate items at politicians' homes sparks expert concerns over freedom of speech restrictions in Sweden.
Expert Warns Court Ruling Against Activist Could Chill Freedom of Speech
Swedish Court Convicts Activist for Threatening Ministers with Symbolic Violence
Activist Convicted for Threatening Swedish Ministers Amid Free Speech Debate
Sweden's Deportation Policies Targeting Young Immigrants Spark Economic Concerns
Rising Threats Against Swedish Politicians Spark Public Debate and Legal Action
Iran Conflict Spurs Energy Price Volatility Impacting Swedish Economy
The recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have triggered concerns about rising energy prices and market instability in Sweden, with possible broader economic impacts if the conflict escalates.
Rising Global Oil Market Concerns Over Potential Strait of Hormuz Closure
Iran Conflict Spurs Energy Price Volatility Impacting Swedish Economy
Lyten Finalizes Northvolt Bankruptcy Acquisition, Embarks on Strategic Shift
Sweden's Economic Growth Slows Down in Q4 2025 with 0.5% GDP Increase
Lyten Finalizes $5 Billion Acquisition of Northvolt, Plans Major Expansion in Sweden
Telia and Viaplay Secure New Multi-Year Streaming and TV Agreement Amid Contract Negotiations
Birgitta Andersson: The Humorous Beauty Who Transformed Swedish Entertainment
Ghost Leads 2026 Grammis Nominations with Six, Viagra Boys and Others Also Recognized
Birgitta Andersson, Iconic Swedish Actress and Comedian, Passes Away at 92
Veronica Maggio Announces Limited Summer 2026 Tour Across Sweden and Norway
Swedish Influencers Speak Out on Appearance Pressure and Mental Health Struggles
Swedish influencers Alice Stenlöf and Lovisa Worge discuss the mental health impact of appearance pressures, while a doctor finds mental health support through culture-based care discovered on Instagram.
Swedish Influencers Speak Out on Appearance Pressure and Mental Health Struggles
Nursing Error at Akademiska Hospital Leads to Elderly Patient's Death
Government Budget Cuts Undermine Women’s Health Services in Sweden
Pharmaceutical Fraud Probe: Stockholm Pharmacy Accused of Defrauding Ten Regions Over False Sweat Treatments
New Study Finds Private Offices Best for Psychosocial Health and Workplace Climate
New DNA and AI Techniques Revive Investigation into Olof Palme’s 40-Year-Old Murder Case
Forty years after Olof Palme's assassination, new DNA and AI techniques are reinvigorating the investigation, highlighting possible military involvement and fresh forensic opportunities.
New DNA and AI Techniques Revive Investigation into Olof Palme’s 40-Year-Old Murder Case
Privacy Concerns Rise as AI-Powered Smart Glasses Gain Popularity
Study Reveals Critical Dependence of Swedish Companies on American Technology, Raising Security Concerns
KTH Develops Innovative Method to Recover Phosphorus from Baltic Sea Sediments
Technology Eases Skills Shortage Pressure in Sweden's VVS Industry
Doctors and Pharmacists Detained for Multi-Million Kronor Healthcare Fraud in Stockholm
Arson Incident in Stockholm Apartment Leaves One Seriously Injured and Suspect Hospitalized
Large-Scale Bribery Probe Hits Stockholm Public Transport Officials
Gröna Lund Accepts Court Ruling Over Fatal Jetline Roller Coaster Accident, Will Not Appeal
Two Consecutive Night Explosions Rock Multi-Family Building in Rinkeby
Featured Topics
Football
Swedish Football's Anna Sandberg Reflects on Key Penalty in Nations League Loss to France
Sweden Faces Uphill Battle in 2026 World Cup Playoffs Amid Ranking Drop and Tough Opponents
Graham Potter's Troubled Debut as Sweden Coach Ends in Heavy 4-1 Defeat to Switzerland
Sweden Fined by FIFA After Supporters Boo Swiss National Anthem in World Cup Qualifier
Swedish Football in Crisis: Jon Dahl Tomasson Fired Amidst Critical World Cup Qualifying Performance
Crime
Swedish Court Convicts Activist for Threatening Ministers with Symbolic Violence
Doctors and Pharmacists Detained for Multi-Million Kronor Healthcare Fraud in Stockholm
Serious Violent Crimes Raise Safety Concerns in Sweden: Child Abuse Conviction and Suspected Murder Attempt
Sweden Intensifies Fight Against Economic Crime with New Legislation and Vigilant Tax Agency Actions
Serious Arson Attacks in Stockholm and Helsingborg Lead to Multiple Arrests and Rescue Operations
Music
Lily Allen Returns to Music With 'West End Girl' and Way Out West Performance
Gotland's Vibrant Local Music Scene Shines in Recent Cultural Events
Swedish Music Scene: Meira Omar Faces TikTok Criticism but Returns Strong, The Hives Showcase Rock Brilliance in Stockholm
Musikhjälpen 2025 Lights Up Karlstad with Music and Charity
Melodifestivalen 2026 Lineup Revealed with Mixed Reactions
Immigration
Sweden's Deportation Policies Targeting Young Immigrants Spark Economic Concerns
Stricter Migration Policies in Sweden Threaten its Attractiveness to International Researchers
Local Politicians in Sundbyberg Rally to Halt Deportation of Infant Emanuel to Iran
Sweden Faces Stir Over Deportation Policies and Community Impact
Sweden Debates Postponing Controversial Migration Law Amid Personal Deportation Cases
Sports transaction
Adrian Lahdo Makes Record Move from Hammarby to Como
Swedish Footballers Make Major Moves in Early 2026 Transfer Window
Swedish Footballers Moustafa Zeidan, Mattias Johansson, and Edvin Becirovic Sign with Clubs in Egypt and Greece
Swedish Clubs Resist Selling Promising Young Football Talent Despite Transfer Interest
Swedish Football Transfer Window Heats Up with Key Player Negotiations
Political leadership
Leadership Shakeup in Social Democrats as Key Figures Resign Ahead of Elections
Jakob Granit's Departure Marks Leadership Shift at Sida Amid Aid Reform
Swedish Politicians Shift from Rosenbad to Business Leadership Roles
Debate on Politicians' Transition to Business Highlights Swedish Political Career Dynamics
Swedish Politicians Face Backlash Over Proposed Salary Increases Amid Public Service Cuts and Leadership Pressure
Artificial intelligence
Privacy Concerns Rise as AI-Powered Smart Glasses Gain Popularity
Sony Develops AI Technology to Trace Origins of AI-Generated Music and Protect Creators' Rights
Swedish Government Launches Initiative to Develop High-Quality Swedish Language AI Model
AI-Driven Surge in Memory Demand Sparks Worsening Global Chip Shortage
Husqvarna Unveils AI-Powered Robotic Lawn Mowers and Hyundai Debuts Mass-Produced Humanoid Atlas Robot at CES 2026
Economic trends and indicators
Sweden's Economic Growth Slows Down in Q4 2025 with 0.5% GDP Increase
Swedish Economy Shows Signs of Slowdown in February 2026 Barometer Reports
Swedish Economy Set for Recovery Amid Shifting Household Consumption Patterns in 2026
Swedish Manufacturing Confidence Drops to Normal Levels in February 2026 Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Sweden's Inflation Steadies at 2% Amid Growing Housing Market Price Divides
World cup
Sweden's World Cup Hopes Diminish After Loss to Estonia in 2026 Basketball Qualifiers
Sweden Unveils Squad for 2027 Women's World Cup Qualifiers with New Talents Included
Sweden's Women's Bandy Team Dominates Norway 10-1, Chasing Seventh Consecutive World Title
Alexander Isak Suffers Fractured Fibula in Liverpool Match, Casting Doubt on World Cup Playoff Participation
Sweden Poised to Benefit from Record Prize Money at 2026 FIFA World Cup
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