Serious accidents and fatalities involving electric scooters in Sweden surged 38% in 2025, with low helmet use and high intoxication rates contributing factors.
Swedish authorities have closed the national security investigation involving military expert Johan Huovinen, who criticized the case as unjustified.
Sweden enacts new laws including a ban on cousin marriages and a historic law criminalizing psychological violence, alongside broad social and economic reforms.
Halmstad municipality is testing GPS-based virtual fences for sheep grazing to support landscape maintenance and biodiversity this summer.
Two invasive flatworm species have been found in Sweden, posing ecological risks due to their impact on local invertebrates and lack of natural predators.
Sweden's July 2026 economic reforms bring fuel tax cuts, childcare fee relief, new rental laws, and permanent electric vehicle incentives to ease costs and increase flexibility.
Northern Sweden faces yellow weather warnings for heavy rains and flooding risks following last weekend's record heatwave.
Sweden enacts new economic laws starting July 1, 2026, affecting cash payments, rental laws, taxes, childcare fees, and customs duties, providing greater flexibility and financial support.
Sweden may assume a more prominent defense role in NATO as the US plans to reduce military assets in Europe, amid concerns over Northern Europe's security.
Sweden's customs authority will gain new powers to seize criminal assets independently, boosting efforts against organized crime and aiding victims.
A severe heatwave in southern Sweden has led to record temperatures, weather warnings, power outages, and agricultural challenges ahead of upcoming thunderstorms.
A freight train derailment in Bollebygd has severely disrupted train services between Gothenburg and Stockholm, with recovery expected to take up to two weeks and rerouted and replacement transport in operation.
Sweden explores greater use of public-private partnerships to finance and deliver major infrastructure projects amid challenges with traditional procurement methods.
SMHI has issued orange heat warnings for southern Sweden, forecasting temperatures up to 35°C in Götaland with advice for public safety during this extended heatwave.
Swedish coastal communities like Saxemara face potential relocation while cities prepare costly flood defenses amid accelerating glacier-driven sea level rise.
Sweden faces escalating extremist violence with arrests linked to the right-wing Aktivklubb and a landmark anonymous witness testimony in an online extremist case.
A heatwave from France is expected to bring temperatures exceeding 30°C to southern and central Sweden, prompting SMHI heat warnings and health advisories.
Five traffic fatalities occurred during Sweden's busiest travel weekend of Midsummer 2026 amid otherwise normal traffic flows and heavy congestion on key routes.
The ongoing European heatwave is pushing temperatures above 30°C in parts of southern Sweden as a high-pressure system settles over the region, linked to climate change.
Swedish summer break sees a rise in calls to child support organization Bris, prompting experts to stress adult vigilance and presence.
Swedish military leaders highlight preparedness against potential Russian provocations in the Baltic Sea, emphasizing NATO cooperation and strong situational awareness.
Midsummer 2026 in Sweden saw multiple violent incidents, including a rare outdoor rape in Stockholm, widespread disturbances linked to excessive drinking, and serious assaults in Gothenburg.
Sweden's cultural funding landscape faces challenges prompting calls for increased government support and cross-sector collaboration to uphold democracy and regional growth.
Sweden faces a warm Midsummer's Eve with sunshine, followed by a thunderstorm warning and cooler conditions on Midsummer's Day, highlighting precautions for the holiday weekend.
A FOI report warns that stopping state payments during crises could severely increase low-income households and weaken Sweden's economic stability.
Sweden experiences record roadworks this summer amid a 12-year transport plan to repair neglected roads and improve safety, with advisories urging drivers to plan and stay cautious.
Midsummer 2026 in Sweden sparks vibrant community events and significant population increases in towns like Vimmerby and Borgholm, while cities see declines as people travel for the festivities.
Dagens Nyheter reports over 10,000 Swedish homes and properties worth 100 billion kronor are at risk from rising sea levels, with a new map highlighting 17 high-risk zones.
After nearly 40 years, Sweden's government formally apologizes and awards compensation to doctors wrongfully accused in the da Costa murder case.
Russian Su-24 and Su-34 fighter jets approached Swedish borders near Stockholm and Karlskrona in June 2026 but turned back after Swedish military warnings, signaling heightened regional tensions and testing of Sweden’s military readiness.
An 80-year-old Swedish priest lost his citizenship unknowingly under old dual citizenship laws after obtaining German citizenship, sparking concerns over bureaucratic injustices.
Sweden's law enforcement cooperation with Turkey leads to arrest of internationally wanted suspect, while a separate domestic case results in significant sentencing for pimping.
Fiscal support measures in Sweden are distorting inflation data, leading to low inflation and a cautious Riksbank stance on interest rates in 2026.
The indictment in the Rönninge murder case has been postponed until at least September due to ongoing investigation needs, with the suspect denying the murder charge.
Sweden and Germany have signed a historic agreement securing continued train ferry traffic crucial for military mobility and economic trade, overcoming infrastructure limitations imposed by the Öresund Bridge.
Experts highlight Sweden’s critical military preparedness gaps and urgent need for capability improvements amid increasing security threats from Russia.
After the worst mass shooting in Swedish history at Campus Risbergska, evaluations recommend enhanced joint emergency training, clearer crisis roles, and a dedicated public safety authority.
The court acquits defendants in the tragic Sundbyberg construction lift accident, sparking union outrage over accountability and systemic labor issues.
Surveys from 2020 and 2025 reveal a troubling increase in antisemitic attitudes in Sweden, with fewer accepting a Jewish Prime Minister and growing endorsement of conspiracies.
Studies show a 15% increase in antisemitic attitudes in Sweden from 2020 to 2025, reversing prior declines and raising concern among experts.
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