The Latest Breaking News from Sweden

Finland debates NATO ratification that may leave Sweden behind

Finnish parliamentary groups said on Friday they may ratify NATO's founding treaties in the coming weeks, a key step that could lead the country to proceed with membership of the Western military alliance ahead of neighbouring Sweden.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2023

Swedish central bank again raises key rate to hit inflation

Sweden’s central bank has raised a key interest rate and 0_5 percentage points to 3% to combat inflation, saying it “is far too high and has continued to rise.”

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Neuville relying on WRC teammates for Sweden set-up after illness

Thierry Neuville will lean more on his Hyundai teammates at Rally Sweden after illness robbed him of one of his World Rally Championship pre-event test days.

Motorsport · Feb 9, 2023

Tanak: National rally outing “important” for WRC Sweden prep

Ott Tanak says competing in a round of the Estonian Rally Championship last weekend was “important” to improve his chances ahead of the World Rally Championship’s visit to Sweden.

Motorsport · Feb 8, 2023

Sweden: Anti-Turkish protests have increased attack threat

Sweden's domestic security agency says the threat of attacks in the Scandinavian country has increased since a far-right activist burned the Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Sweden increasingly a focus for Islamic extremists, security police say

Sweden has moved into the spotlight for violent Islamic extremists after a number of incidents including the recent public burning of the Muslim holy book, the Koran, the security services said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

‘They get the big picture’: the Swedish tech startup helping cities go green

Online tool used by more than 50 cities helps planners weigh costs against climate and social benefits

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023

Tickets for Beyoncé’s 1st Concert of World Tour Sell Out

Tickets for the first concert of Beyoncé’s upcoming "Renaissance” world tour sold out Tuesday, and concert management group Live Nation said a second concert in Stockholm was added because of the high demand. The tour starts in Sweden in May and is scheduled to include stops in London, Paris, Barcelona,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2023

Hunters shoot dead 54 wolves in Sweden’s largest ever cull

Scientists warn that wolf numbers not large enough to sustain healthy population

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023

WRC Rally Sweden: Everything you need to know

The World Rally Championship heads to the snow covered roads of Sweden for the second round of the season this weekend. Here's everything you need to know.

Autosport · Feb 7, 2023