Swedish officials warn that a viral TikTok trend encouraging children to insert metal objects into electrical outlets is causing dangerous incidents and potential fires in municipalities like Ludvika and Värnamo.
The prosecutor appeals for a life sentence in the Harmånger ambulance paramedic murder case, contesting the current 18-year sentence.
Police in Sweden seize over 200 kilograms of drugs linked to the Foxtrot network and arrest suspects connected to organized crime, amid coordinated international operations.
Zahra Kazemipour and Afshad Joubeh, longtime healthcare workers in Sweden, face deportation after a 2023 law change, prompting protests over the decision’s fairness and impact.
In 2025, twelve women in Sweden were reportedly murdered by partners amid rising concerns over domestic violence, with nationwide statistics highlighting the scale of the issue and seasonal spikes during holidays.
Shootings in Sweden have dramatically decreased for the third year in a row, but the growing involvement of children under 15 in violent crime raises new concerns.
A major cocaine seizure in Nykvarn resulted in a woman's arrest, while Swedish police continue cracking down on organized crime including the extradition of fugitive criminals from Egypt.
Sweden's education reforms include new core skills-focused curricula for primary schools and consideration of later start times for high school students to boost learning and well-being.
Starting in 2026, Sweden will introduce major tax cuts, mortgage rule changes, and expanded social benefits to strengthen household finances amid positive economic forecasts.
Recent violent incidents in Sweden include a police attack by a Russian-connected woman at Arlanda and a shooting among Ikea employees in Jönköping, raising safety and security concerns.
Swedish Customs and Coast Guard have boarded and are inspecting the sanctioned Russian vessel 'Adler,' anchored off Höganäs for engine problems, amid suspicions of military cargo.
A new study and personal accounts reveal the prevalence and stigma of partner violence against men in Sweden, highlighting challenges in recognition and support.
The Hörby community comes together to mourn a young boy found dead, with his mother suspected of his murder, while the investigation proceeds.
The Russian cargo ship 'Adler,' under EU and US sanctions for arms transport, anchored near Höganäs due to engine failure and is awaiting repairs under Swedish supervision.
Mats Malm resigns as permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, to be succeeded by Ingrid Carlberg, marking continued transformation efforts within the institution.
Large cracks on the E4 highway near Södertälje have led to lane closures and expected Christmas traffic jams as repairs are underway with a completion deadline of December 22, 2025.
SMHI warns of severe wind and snow in Jämtlandsfjällen and southern Lapplandsfjällen, advising inexperienced hikers to cancel trips due to poor visibility and frostbite risks.
An 18-year-old was fatally shot in Södertälje, prompting community calls for change amid ongoing youth gun violence challenges.
Four men convicted of sexual assaults against elderly women in Swedish care homes spark government outrage over systemic failures in reporting and accountability.
A caregiver convicted of raping a 100-year-old woman in Stockholm was sentenced but not deported due to family ties, sparking political outrage and calls for tougher immigration laws.
Chief prosecutor Lennart Guné announces the Palme murder investigation will not be resumed, clearing Stig Engström of suspicion due to insufficient evidence, while former investigator Dag Andersson voices surprise over Engström’s suspect status.
A Swedish court has temporarily stopped Senior Materials from using the banned toxic chemical methylene chloride at its Eskilstuna factory due to an incomplete exemption application and regulatory concerns.
A senior prosecutor now states there is insufficient evidence to conclusively identify Stig Engström as the murderer in the closed Olof Palme case, challenging previous claims and affirming the investigation will remain closed.
Sweden’s birth rate has plummeted to a historic low, threatening the future of its welfare system and economic stability, prompting urgent government action.
Swedish authorities advise winter safety measures during Christmas travel amidst widespread power outages affecting transport booking systems.
A joint final report by Estonian, Swedish, and Finnish authorities finds no grounds to reopen the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster investigation, affirming original conclusions despite new documentary claims.
Foreign-born individuals’ education and workforce participation are crucial for Sweden’s aging welfare sector, but challenges in integration and policy threaten labor supply.
Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions have risen sharply, undermining its ability to meet crucial climate targets and prompting political concern and calls for stronger action.
WWF's 2025 sustainability update advises caution on Swedish farmed rainbow trout due to environmental impact, while upgrading certain cod fisheries.
Ulla-Lena Lindqvist is suing the Swedish state over persistent false address registrations at her summer cottage, exposing systemic failures at the Swedish Tax Agency.
In the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting during a Jewish holiday, Sweden has intensified security at Jewish events and reinforced community solidarity against antisemitism.
A detained woman was left locked overnight without food or water at Migrationsverket's Mölndal facility, prompting harsh criticism from the Justitieombudsmannen over procedural failings.
Sweden's Administrative Court stops all licensed wolf hunting in 2026, ruling that planned hunts may harm the wolf population's conservation status amid controversy over government policy changes.
A woman at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala is now facing attempted murder charges for allegedly poisoning colleagues, with authorities seeking to remand her in custody amid strengthened suspicions.
Two suspects have been arrested in the Tierp murder case, and charges in a related assault at Akademiska Hospital have been upgraded to attempted murder.
Entrepreneur Jan Emanuel has been fined for illegally filming at the Berga amphibious regiment, with plans to appeal the conviction.
Sweden's electricity supply outlook for winter 2025 is positive, with mild weather and good reserves minimizing shortage risks despite early concerns.
No Swedish region meets the 25% government target for high school STEM enrollment, with national average at 21% and some regions like Jämtlands as low as 14%.
Sweden advances defense infrastructure to support NATO, but municipalities like Halmstad face funding conflicts and await clearer state prioritization.
Human trafficking in Sweden is now predominantly managed digitally from foreign call centers, complicating law enforcement efforts to combat exploitation.
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