A nurse at Ryhov Hospital has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for the gross rape of a terminally ill patient, a crime judged especially severe due to the victim's vulnerable condition.
The EU Commission has ordered Sweden to create an action plan after projecting that the country will miss its 2030 emission reduction targets, especially due to rising emissions in transport, agriculture, and heating sectors.
Physical violence in Swedish schools has surged in 2026, prompting urgent demands for more support staff and crisis interventions to enhance safety.
Southern Sweden faces hazardous slippery roads due to cold weather and precipitation, with experts urging caution and winter tire use.
Swedish courts sentence six men for child rape while nationwide police operations identify over 50 new child sexual abuse victims, marking progress in protection and prosecution efforts.
Sweden has announced the extension of internal border controls until May 2027 due to increased security threats linked to the Ukraine conflict and hybrid risks within the Schengen zone.
Sveriges Radio's Kulturnytt introduces a 1-to-5 rating scale for cultural reviews, inspired by Norway's NRK, aiming to attract listeners but drawing criticism for oversimplification.
Säpo warns of heightened Russian sabotage risks amid AI-driven cyberattacks on Swedish stores, highlighting growing security threats tied to Sweden's support for Ukraine.
Five suspects linked to a multimillion-kronor jewelry heist in Malta have been arrested in Sweden, with extradition efforts underway.
Severe cuts have brought Sweden's cultural funding to a 26-year low, impacting artistic activities and community spaces amid regional economic constraints.
Swedish municipalities show unequal support for disabled individuals amid calls for national reform, while Stockholm launches a pioneering family-centered care project.
The Swedish government has triggered electricity price support in southern Sweden following October's elevated prices, aiding approximately 840,000 households with further measures possible if high costs persist.
Sweden's economy slows down in September 2026, resulting in a modest 0.4% GDP growth in Q3 amid a challenging economic environment.
Investigations reveal Sweden's inadequate preparedness for 2025 floods, highlighting critical infrastructure failures and issuing recommendations for future extreme weather resilience.
Recent violent incidents involving minors in Sweden have been linked to the True Crime Community, a digital subculture that glamorizes mass murderers, raising serious public safety concerns.
Eight individuals were arrested in a Uppsala police operation investigating assaults related to boys' circumcision, with ongoing suspicion against several released suspects.
Storm Boelo batters southern Sweden with damaging winds, flooding, widespread power outages, transport disruptions, and event cancellations.
Swedish courts have handed down prison sentences in two child abuse cases, exposing serious social service failures that preceded tragic consequences.
Uppsalahem has introduced a maximum income limit pilot for tenants in 40 apartments aiming to reduce segregation and promote socioeconomic diversity in Uppsala's housing market.
Storm Boelo causes ferry cancellations, power outages, and weather warnings across southern Sweden, impacting transport and local activities.
Storm Boelo disrupts Sweden’s transportation and power supply, causing widespread outages and affecting thousands of travelers and residents.
Storm Boelo disrupts transport in Sweden with strong winds, heavy rain, and extensive travel cancellations including trains and ferries.
In 2026, Swedish households face dramatically rising housing and utility costs, while municipalities like Östra Göinge confront significant budget deficits.
A 35-year-old man associated with gang activities has been extradited from the UAE to Sweden over a 2020 grenade attack plot.
Sweden is enhancing police training and operational strategies to counter increasingly sophisticated gang activities and hybrid threats exploiting criminal networks.
Storm Boelo is forecasted to bring strong winds, rain, and possible wet snow to southern Sweden this Sunday, with no storm warnings issued yet but conditions closely monitored by SMHI.
Authorities prepare to try a top Dalennätverket gang member linked to multiple violent crimes as police report increasing youth recruitment through social media by Swedish criminal gangs.
A fatal traffic crash outside Vännäs on October 20 involved three cars and resulted in the death of a woman in her 50s, with police investigating reckless driving.
Emin Muqa Kulic, a leading figure in the Swedish gang Dalennätverket, was extradited from Spain and detained on numerous charges including attempted murder and weapons offenses.
Several fatal traffic accidents in Sweden have been linked to the hazardous black ice conditions prompting official warnings in Västsverige and Skåne.
Violent crimes including sexual assaults and a shooting have recently targeted vulnerable individuals across multiple Swedish cities, raising concerns over protection and justice.
Sweden’s reliance on imported food and high production costs threaten domestic food security, prompting calls for political reforms to boost local agriculture.
The Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate's closure of youth care homes over alleged criminal ties sparks debate about evidence and child welfare.
A violent incident in Skellefteå led to one death and the arrest of two men, with police investigating the case as attempted murder.
New reports reveal that 10% of Swedes face financial difficulties with notable knowledge gaps in economic literacy, stressing education and policy needs.
Swedish prisoners in Estonia's Tartu Prison allege poor conditions, racism, and inadequate care compared to Swedish facilities in an open letter.
Serious criminal allegations in Swedish schools prompt legal actions and debate over internal school cultures' impact on youth behavior.
Sweden sets a record-high wolf hunting quota for 2027 amid environmental criticism and conservation debates.
Two minors in Sweden have been detained on serious violent crime charges, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth violence.
Sweden confronts a growing over-indebtedness crisis in 2026 with calls for stricter credit controls and enhanced debt relief, underscored by personal stories like Eva-Lena Hultman's.