Sweden faces a steep decline and growing disparities in public cultural funding under the current government, raising concerns about unequal access and cultural welfare.
Skatteverket will retire its outdated tax declaration app used by over a million people and replace it with a new dig...
Two young Swedish nationals have been convicted of terrorism for grenade attacks on the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen...
Skatteverket will retire its outdated tax declaration app used by over a million people and replace it with a new digital service starting March 17, aiming to streamline approval for simple tax declarations.
Sweden expresses readiness to support NATO's Arctic Sentry mission in Greenland, following Danish efforts to establish a long-term operation involving the US.
Sweden faces a steep decline and growing disparities in public cultural funding under the current government, raising concerns about unequal access and cultural welfare.
Two young Swedish nationals have been convicted of terrorism for grenade attacks on the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, linked to Iran-backed criminal activity.
Demand for new rental apartments in Sweden declines amid rising construction costs and development stagnation in many municipalities.
Sweden sees its first month without a fatal shooting in nearly eight years in January 2026, marking a hopeful milestone against gun violence.
Sweden experienced record low temperatures and heavy snowfall in January 2026, with Pajala seeing its coldest stretch since 1940 and Uppsala its wettest January in 300 years, while storm Anna battered the south.
Hazara refugees in Sweden reject the Afghan label, emphasizing their unique historical and cultural identity through protests and community assertions.
Newly released Epstein files reveal a Swedish man in his 70s recruited young women, including minors, for Jeffrey Epstein over a decade.
Swedish police have arrested and extradited multiple gang leaders internationally, weakening organized crime networks but challenges remain.
Sweden faces critical youth crime developments with a court sentencing in a fatal Uppsala shooting and a boy's death at a Kalix detention home under investigation.
Recent murder cases in Sweden have triggered a significant rise in sales of defense sprays and self-defense training amid growing safety concerns.
Sweden's government will implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in primary schools starting autumn 2026 to improve focus and reduce bullying.
A recent case in Umeå and expert critiques expose systemic failures in Sweden's handling of sexual offenders, prompting calls for legal reforms and better treatment programs.
Sweden investigates fatal workplace accidents in Bergvik and Gröna Lund, focusing on causes, legal actions, and community impact.
Gröna Lund has been fined 5.2 million SEK following a fatal Jetline roller coaster derailment in June 2023 that killed a woman and injured several others, with courts holding the park responsible.
The Swedish Red Cross reports a doubling of aid demand amid rising poverty, calling for increased business partnerships to support vulnerable communities.
The Swedish Data Protection Authority fines Sportadmin 6 million kronor following a major 2022 data breach exposing sensitive data of over 2 million individuals, including children and royalty.
Children abducted from a Swedish foster home in 2025 were placed with a relative linked to the father, creating legal and social service challenges amid threats and honor-related concerns.
Investigations reveal that Pakistani students are using fraudulent documents to gain Swedish student visas primarily to work, prompting calls for stricter controls.
Swedish households face economic hardships in January 2026 due to rising costs, high electricity prices, and financial stress, with calls for reforms to stabilize the economy.
In 2026, Sweden increases regional cultural funding to 1.6 billion kronor and launches a notable fundraising initiative supporting children's mental health.
Twenty-two suspects, including two detained abroad, face serious drug and weapons charges in a well-organized Kristinehamn network linked financially to Turkey.
New reports show Sweden's criminal economy totals over 350 billion kronor yearly, prompting enhanced multi-sector collaboration to fight organized crime.
New studies reveal Sweden's criminal economy is vastly larger than previously thought, prompting coordinated efforts to combat its widespread impact.
New reports reveal Sweden's criminal economy generates 352 billion kronor annually with profits of 185 billion, representing over 5% of GDP and underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action.
The Administrative Court of Appeal in Sundsvall has blocked the 2026 wolf hunting license in Sweden, citing lack of scientific support for lowering population thresholds and EU conservation concerns.
Security lapses and escalating violent attacks surround the kidnapping of foster children in Huddinge, sparking a major trial and scrutiny of child welfare protections in Sweden.
Princess Désirée, sister to King Carl XVI Gustaf, has died aged 87, prompting royal mourning and tributes.
The forensic psychiatric examination for Vilma Andersson, suspected in the Rönninge murder, faces delays due to case complexity, extending the report deadline to February 13.
Swedish baby name statistics show Vera and Noah topping the 2025 charts, with rising unique names influenced by cultural figures.
Recent Swedish sexual assault cases illustrate the use of new law allowing prosecution of vulnerable teenagers' abuse and spotlight a repeat offender's brutal crime.
Pran Malhotra was dismissed as nämndeman for breaching confidentiality by discussing internal court deliberations and opposing the verdict in a rape case involving a 100-year-old victim.
Sweden is deploying Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets to Iceland in February to support NATO's Arctic defense mission, emphasizing the region's strategic importance amid Russian ambitions.
Violent crimes involving transgender individuals in Sweden have ignited debate over legal gender laws, inmate placements, and community safety.
Two women in Sweden face serious child abuse charges, with one sentenced to prison and another in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
A Swedish man linked to violent criminal networks and drug offenses was arrested at Arlanda after deportation from Dubai, highlighting enhanced international police cooperation.
Morteza Mirzayi sentenced to life prison for the brutal 2025 dismemberment murder of his colleague in Oskarshamn, motivated by financial desperation and gambling addiction.
Vocational education in Sweden is proving effective in securing youth employment and delivering strong earnings soon after graduation, backed by recent data and expert insights.
The Rönninge murder suspect sought help for sexual impulse disorders but faced over a year delay and irregular post-release treatment, highlighting systemic gaps.
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