Swedish authorities reveal thousands of gang-affiliated individuals receive billions in welfare benefits, prompting new anti-fraud legislation and government intervention.
White snus consumption in Sweden has soared, doubling since 2016 and driving overall increases in snus use, especially among youth and women.
A Linköping father has been convicted for causing the deaths of his wife and daughter in a Stångån car accident after failing to secure the vehicle.
Turkish guest workers protest in Boden, Sweden, over unpaid wages at a construction site, exposing labor exploitation and permit issues.
Swedish analysis reveals at least 40 million kronor in welfare payments mistakenly made to non-residents in 2024, prompting enhanced oversight measures.
Seven-year-old Swedish-born boy Subeer and his mother face deportation to Ethiopia, prompting local protests and highlighting migrant residency issues.
New evidence and expert opinions prompt a legal review and calls for retrial in the 2004 Knutby murder case involving Sara Svensson.
Sweden's economy balances record fund wealth growth with a 600 billion kronor annual loss due to inefficient linear economic practices, while firms like Spiltan Invest adopt collaborative long-term investment strategies.
The Svea Court of Appeal has upheld the acquittal of a dual Russian-Swedish businessman charged with espionage, citing insufficient evidence to prove national security threats.
Technical payment errors at CSN have delayed financial support for 10,000 Swedish students, causing financial hardship and communication challenges.
New forensic evidence and expert critiques have emerged in the Knutby murder case, suggesting Sara Svensson may have been wrongfully convicted and prompting calls for a retrial.
Sweden invests 3.5 billion kronor in the Iris-T air defense system to enhance low-altitude defense across its army brigades, responding to NATO demands and Ukrainian war lessons.
Reports highlight that 30% of students in vulnerable Swedish areas fail to meet school requirements, with high staff turnover and calls for political action to prevent social exclusion.
A male inmate was found dead alone in his cell at Kumla Prison, prompting a police investigation after authorities filed a report.
Sweden sees rising demand for composting after death, though legal and political hurdles remain.
Handelshögskolan removes its högskoleprov score requirement after admission policy changes led to a significant drop in female student representation.
Research reveals normalized sex buying on Swedish websites with clear signs of human trafficking, highlighting ongoing legal and social challenges.
District heating prices in Sweden are set to rise by 6-7% in 2025, prompting housing associations like HSB to plan rent increases reflecting higher heating costs.
Authorities investigate probable arson and explosion incidents in Norrköping and Karlstad, involving injuries and significant property damage.
A Sundsvall initiative pays high schoolers to work and stay in school, providing an alternative to gang involvement amid local gang conflicts.
Recent high-profile Swedish court cases involve a reality TV star charged with extensive sexual abuse and a principal accused of defrauding unemployment benefits.
Amid rising female inmate numbers, Swedish authorities face calls for family departments in prisons, alongside internal staff warnings about management and safety issues.
Two severe child abuse cases in Sweden involving a life-threatening physical assault and child pornography conviction highlight serious societal and legal challenges.
A Swedish man extradited from Morocco has been detained in Sweden for running a cocaine production operation involving "black cocaine," following enhanced cooperation between Swedish and Moroccan authorities against organized crime.
A severe snowstorm in southern Sweden caused major traffic jams and accidents, particularly in Skåne, with key roads like E6 and E22 temporarily closed but conditions improving by Friday morning.
Severe winter weather in southern Sweden caused widespread traffic chaos, but conditions are improving after coordinated emergency efforts and road clearances.
A severe snowstorm on November 20, 2025, caused extensive traffic blockages and delays on southern Sweden's E6 and E22 highways, prompting emergency relief efforts and highlighting challenges in managing winter road safety.
Sweden's new sex purchase laws now cover online activities, increasing penalties and prompting more young men to seek help through social services like Kast.
A heavy snowstorm in southern Sweden is causing travel chaos, power outages risk, and warnings against unnecessary travel amid substantial snowfall and icy conditions ahead.
A northern Skåne man was sentenced to six years for raping two sleeping women, including his ex-girlfriend, and filming the assaults, following police discovery of video evidence.
Swedish authorities, in cooperation with Morocco, extradite a gang crime suspect suspected of drug offenses, following a high-level meeting to combat organized crime.
Preliminary data show a decline in murders of women by partners in Sweden in 2025, with police efforts ramped up to prevent domestic violence.
Snowfall of up to ten centimeters in southern Sweden triggers multiple vehicle accidents and traffic delays, with one truck crashing into a garden and a major multi-car pile-up reported.
Swedish authorities investigate a man's death in police custody while also probing a murder committed by a recently released psychiatric patient.
Following a July 2025 law change, Sweden has seen a sharp rise in contact ban applications and approvals due to broader grounds including unauthorized surveillance.
SMHI has issued yellow snow warnings across central and southern Sweden with expected accumulations up to 15 cm causing traffic disruptions and hazardous road conditions.
Svensk Freonåtervinning faces criticism over alleged improper heat pump recycling methods releasing hazardous PFAS gases, raising environmental and health concerns.
Sweden confronts rising hate crimes and gang violence amid heated political rhetoric that some link to increased extremist attacks on minorities.
Sweden’s ranking in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index drops to 13th, reflecting weakened climate policies despite low emissions and strong renewable energy use.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murdering an ambulance worker in Harmånger, highlighting serious concerns about violence against emergency personnel in Sweden.
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