Pope condemns Quran burning in Sweden and calls for respect The pontiff rejects the idea that offensive protests should be allowed in the name of free speech. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023
Daryll Neita beats Dina Asher-Smith to win 200m at Diamond League in Stockholm Neita’s win continues an intriguing rivalry heading into next week’s British Championships in Manchester. The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Iraq denounces ‘racist’ Koran burning in Sweden BAGHDAD: Iraq has condemned as “racist” and “irresponsible” the burning of a copy of the Koran by an Iraqi living in Sweden during a protest authorised by the police. Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023
Koran burning protest could further delay Sweden's NATO membership A man tore up and burned a Koran outside Stockholm's central mosque on Wednesday, an event that risks angering Turkey as Sweden bids to join NATO, after Swedish police granted permission for the protest to take place. France 24 · Jun 29, 2023
Man tears up and burns Quran in protest approved by Swedish police The decision to grant permission for the protest is likely to spark a fresh diplomatic row with Turkey, as Anakara continues to delay Stockholm’s push to joing Nato The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Turkish fury as Sweden allows Qur’an burning risks further delays to Nato bid Foreign minister condemns ‘vile protest’ outside Stockholm mosque ahead of meeting in Brussels to discuss application The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Swedish police grant permit for Koran burning STOCKHOLM: Swedish police said they have granted a permit for a protest where the organiser plans to burn a Koran outside Stockholm's main mosque on Wednesday, the start of the Muslim three-day Eid al-Adha holiday. Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023
Swedish police warn of 'riots' as Quran burning protest to go ahead outside mosque A member of public has applied to be allowed to burn Islam's holiest book, the Quran, outside a mosque in Stockholm which will have a large number of worshippers there for an Eid celebration at 1.30pm today Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Suella Braverman accused of 'unworkable' PR stunt after missing barge target The under-fire Home Secretary had previously claimed that the Bibby Stockholm would be in place in Portland Port, Dorset, by now - but the barge is still 120 miles away undergoing checks Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023
Asylum barge plan ‘unworkable’, critics say after Suella Braverman’s missed target Suella Braverman promised MPs on June 5 that the Bibby Stockholm barge would be in Portland Port within a fortnight Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023
Asylum barge plan ‘unworkable’, critics say after Braverman’s missed target Suella Braverman promised MPs on June 5 that the Bibby Stockholm barge would be in Portland Port within a fortnight. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Sweden roller coaster accident: One killed and several injured at Grona Lund amusement park Swedish Television reports that one person has been killed and several others injured in a roller coaster accident in Stockholm The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
Roller coaster derails in amusement park in Sweden, killing 1 person and injuring several others Swedish Television reports that one person has been killed and several others injured in a roller coaster accident in Stockholm The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
Stockholm rollercoaster crash: One dead and many injured after ride derails at amusement park in Sweden Officials at the Grona Lund amusement park said one of the carriages on the Jetline rollercoaster derailed and people fell to the ground Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2023
The New Daily · Jun 25, 2023 One dead, more hurt as rollercoaster derails in Stockholm One person was killed and several were injured in a rollercoaster accident at the Grona Lund amusement park in the Swedish capital Stockholm.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Government could be forced to pay millions to police asylum barges and military bases Exclusive: Suella Braverman approves new police funding policy amid ‘intense’ negotiations in Dorset
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Sweden moves closer to launching a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics Sweden is moving closer to a bid to host the Winter Olympics for the first time in what is shaping up to be a race for the 2030 Games with only one obvious candidate
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Bills Bills Bills: Beyoncé blamed for Sweden’s shock rise in inflation The popularity of the singer’s tour caused a huge increase in demand for hotels and restaurants in Stockholm
France 24 · Jun 15, 2023 Climate activists smear red paint on Monet artwork at Stockholm museum Environment activists on Wednesday smeared red paint and glued their hands to the protective glass on a Monet painting at Stockholm's National Museum, police and the museum said.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2023 Beyoncé concert in Stockholm blamed for unexpectedly high Swedish inflation Start of superstar’s world tour ‘seems to have coloured inflation’, says economist, after tens of thousands of fans flocked to the capital for concerts
Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023 Turkey’s Erdogan defies pressure over Sweden’s NATO application Turkish president says the Nordic nation has not fully addressed his security concerns.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023 Turkey’s Erdogan still refusing to endorse Nato membership for Sweden The alliance wants to welcome Sweden during a summit in July – but is being held up by Ankara’s insistance that Stockholm do more to alleviate its security concerns
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 China could potentially have as many ICBMs as U.S. or Russia by turn of decade: SIPRI The size of China’s nuclear arsenal increased from 350 warheads in January 2022 to 410 in January 2023, and it is expected to keep growing, according to estimations by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 2 killed, 2 wounded in Sweden shooting believed to be gang-related Swedish police say a shooting outside Stockholm has left two people dead and two others wounded in what appears to be a feud between criminal gangs
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023 Hygge for the heat: Max Mara’s Scandi show signals shift in fashion zeitgeist Younger consumers view fashion week carousel of Paris, Milan, New York and London as increasingly irrelevant