Growing Interest in Composting After Death Sparks Debate in Sweden
Sweden sees rising demand for composting after death, though legal and political hurdles remain.
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Handelshögskolan Reverses Higher Education Admission Requirement After Drop in Female Enrollment
Handelshögskolan removes its högskoleprov score requirement after admission policy changes led to a significant drop in female student representation.
New Report Reveals Normalization of Sex Buying and Human Trafficking Indicators in Sweden
Research reveals normalized sex buying on Swedish websites with clear signs of human trafficking, highlighting ongoing legal and social challenges.
Rising District Heating Prices to Push Swedish Housing Costs Higher in 2025
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.
Investigations Underway After Explosion in Norrköping and Apartment Fire in Karlstad
Authorities investigate probable arson and explosion incidents in Norrköping and Karlstad, involving injuries and significant property damage.
Youth Employment Program in Sundsvall Offers Alternatives to Gang Involvement
A Sundsvall initiative pays high schoolers to work and stay in school, providing an alternative to gang involvement amid local gang conflicts.
Sweden Faces High-Profile Legal Cases: Reality TV Star Accused of Sexual Abuse and Principal Charged with Fraud
Recent high-profile Swedish court cases involve a reality TV star charged with extensive sexual abuse and a principal accused of defrauding unemployment benefits.
Calls for Family Departments in Swedish Prisons Amid Rising Female Inmate Numbers and Staff Concerns
Amid rising female inmate numbers, Swedish authorities face calls for family departments in prisons, alongside internal staff warnings about management and safety issues.
Severe Child Abuse and Legal Proceedings Highlighted in Two Cases Across Sweden
Two severe child abuse cases in Sweden involving a life-threatening physical assault and child pornography conviction highlight serious societal and legal challenges.
Swedish Man Extradited from Morocco and Detained for 'Black Cocaine' Drug Offenses
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.
Severe Snowstorm Causes Major Traffic Disruptions Across Southern Sweden
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.
Traffic Slowly Recovers in Southern Sweden After Severe Snowstorm Disruptions
Severe winter weather in southern Sweden caused widespread traffic chaos, but conditions are improving after coordinated emergency efforts and road clearances.
Severe Snowstorm Causes Massive Traffic Chaos on E6 and E22 in Southern Sweden
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 Tightens Sex Purchase Laws, Boosting Support Services for Offenders
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.
Severe Snowstorm Paralyzes Southern Sweden, Causes Major Traffic Disruptions
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.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Rapes of Sleeping Women in Northern Skåne
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.
Sweden and Morocco Collaborate to Extradite Swedish Gang Crime Suspect
Swedish authorities, in cooperation with Morocco, extradite a gang crime suspect suspected of drug offenses, following a high-level meeting to combat organized crime.
Significant Drop in Fatal Domestic Violence Against Women Reported in Sweden in 2025
Preliminary data show a decline in murders of women by partners in Sweden in 2025, with police efforts ramped up to prevent domestic violence.
Winter Snowstorm Causes Multiple Traffic Incidents in Southern Sweden
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.
Investigations Underway Into Police Custody Death and Psychiatric Patient Murder in Sweden
Swedish authorities investigate a man's death in police custody while also probing a murder committed by a recently released psychiatric patient.
Significant Rise in Contact Bans in Sweden Following Legal Reform
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 Issues Widespread Yellow Snow Warnings Across Central and Southern Sweden
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.
Environmental Concerns Emerge as Svensk Freonåtervinning Accused of Hazardous Heat Pump Recycling Practices
Svensk Freonåtervinning faces criticism over alleged improper heat pump recycling methods releasing hazardous PFAS gases, raising environmental and health concerns.
Sweden Sees Rising Hate Violence Amid Heated Political Rhetoric
Sweden confronts rising hate crimes and gang violence amid heated political rhetoric that some link to increased extremist attacks on minorities.
Sweden Falls to 13th in 2026 Climate Change Performance Index Amid Policy Weakening
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.
Man Charged with Murder of Ambulance Worker in Harmånger Sparks Safety Debate
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.
Swedish Police Warn of Rising Sales of Credit Card Data on Darknet Ahead of Black Friday
Swedish authorities warn of increased darknet sales of credit card data amid anticipated fraud rise during Black Friday shopping.
Sweden Faces Widespread Heavy Snowfall and Hazardous Conditions Mid-November 2025
A severe winter weather system is expected to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions to nearly all of Sweden starting mid-week, with snow reaching one to two decimeters and dangerous icy roads anticipated.
Swedish Teen Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years in Danish Prison for Attempted Murder in Copenhagen
Emin Duale, an 18-year-old Swedish gang member, received a seven-year prison sentence in Denmark for an attempted murder shooting in Copenhagen, adding to his already extensive criminal record in Sweden and Denmark.
Swedish Government Proposes Unified High School Curriculum to Improve Equity and Competency
Sweden's government plans to unify the fragmented high school curriculum to improve fairness and student competency assessment.
Women in Sweden Effectively Work Unpaid Starting at 16:11 Due to Gender Wage Gap
Women in Sweden effectively work unpaid from 16:11 daily due to earning 5,400 kronor less monthly on average, highlighting the persistent gender wage gap.
Swedish Police and FBI Launch Direct Fingerprint Data Sharing to Boost Crime Fighting
Swedish police and the FBI have started direct fingerprint data sharing, improving international crime fighting through faster and more efficient collaboration.
Man Dies After Tumultuous Police Custody for Intoxication Near Stockholm
A man died after becoming aggressive and unresponsive during police transport for intoxication near Stockholm; the incident is under investigation for possible misconduct.
Maritha Ogilvie’s Decade-Long Fight After Son’s Gang-Related Killing Highlights Need for National Action
A mother’s personal tragedy from gang violence in Stockholm underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive national strategy to combat gang-related crime in Sweden.
Surge in Saddle Thefts Hits Southern Sweden Stables
A recent spike in saddle thefts across southern Sweden has alarmed police and stable owners, prompting calls for increased security.
Thousands Protest Chemical Emissions from Factory in Eskilstuna
Around 6,000 protesters in Eskilstuna rallied against a factory approved to emit hazardous methyl chloride, raising significant health concerns among healthcare professionals and residents.
Mountain Owl Declared Nationally Extinct in Sweden Amidst Rising Ecological Concerns
Sweden has declared the mountain owl nationally extinct, attributing the loss to climate-induced rodent declines, with over 200 species now nationally extinct.
Fatal Traffic Accidents in Sweden: Man Killed on E22 and Bus Crash in Stockholm
Two fatal traffic accidents in Sweden: a pedestrian struck on E22 highway in Mönsterås and a deadly bus crash in Stockholm linked to a medical emergency.
Two Former Norrtäljeanstalten Guards Detained for Bribery and Smuggling Phones to Organized Crime Inmates
Two former prison guards have been detained for bribery and smuggling phones to inmates linked to organized crime at Norrtäljeanstalten.
Swedes Convicted in Violent Gang-Related Murder and Attempted Murder Cases in Sweden and Denmark
Recent convictions in Sweden and Denmark reveal harsh sentences for Swedish youths involved in gang-related murder and attempted murder cases.
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