The Latest Breaking News from Sweden

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin warns west that sending more weapons to Kyiv will lead to ‘significant escalation’ – as it happened

Kremlin spokesperson says supply of arms to Kyiv from west has led to Nato becoming more directly involved in the conflict

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023

Afternoon Update: Australia to get a poet laureate; US police allegedly beat homeless man; and a smart immigration interactive

Albanese government launches $300m arts sector overhaul which includes minimum pay for professional artists and a crackdown on fake Indigenous art

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023

Turkey may back Finland’s bid for NATO membership, reject Sweden

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey may ratify only Finland’s bid to join NATO, in a move that could delay Sweden from gaining membership.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

Finnish, Swedish FMs: NATO membership process hasn't stopped

The foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland have reiterated in separate interviews published Saturday that the process for the two Nordic nations to join NATO is continuing

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023

Race of Champions: Norway wins second straight Nations Cup

An imperious display of precision winter driving by Oliver Solberg led Team Norway to a second consecutive Race of Champions Nations Cup triumph at Pite Havsbad in Sweden.

Motorsport · Jan 28, 2023

Race of Champions: Team Norway celebrate second straight Nations Cup triumph

An imperious display of precision winter driving by Oliver Solberg led Team Norway to a second consecutive Race of Champions Nations Cup at Pite Havsbad in Sweden today.

Autosport · Jan 28, 2023

Sweden tells citizens to avoid crowds in Turkey after Koran burning

Sweden's foreign ministry on Saturday warned Swedes in Turkey to avoid crowds and demonstrations following protests there over the burning of the Koran by a far-right politician in Stockholm last week.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2023

One key to aging well is enjoying a gin and tonic with a friend, according to this 86-year-old author

An excerpt from 'The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly' by Margareta Magnusson

Fortune · Jan 28, 2023

Quran burned in front of Denmark mosque, Turkish embassy

Turkey summons Danish ambassador after a far-right politician burns the Muslim holy book near a Copenhagen mosque.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023

Burning of Qur’an in Stockholm funded by journalist with Kremlin ties

Permit for demonstration at which anti-Islam provocateur burned Muslim holy book was paid for by far-right journalist linked to Moscow-backed media

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023