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Ice Cover Redirects Currents: Swedish dye studies track hidden flows; lakes keep layered beneath ice

In Sweden, hydrologist Lars Bengtsson undertook winter tracer experiments in lakes to understand dye dispersion beneath ice cover. These studies revealed how wind-induced tilting of ice creates seiche currents below, although these currents are notably less vigorous than the summer mixing that typically occurs in lakes. Consequently, the presence of…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Europe’s wildest pilgrimage route: a trek through the mountains of north-west Sweden

A remote 18th-century chapel deep in Sami lands is the goal of the Präststigen, a 37-mile trail that traverses some of the country’s most spectacular scenery

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

‘It’s like a death sentence’ says British widow facing deportation from Sweden

Exclusive: Joyce Thomas, 78, describes her ‘nightmare’ hours before the deadline for her removal from country

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Reindeer and rare-earth minerals: Swedish politicians take aim at Indigenous Sami in mining dispute

Gabna community fear their traditional herding routes will be sacrificed as far-right rhetoric ramps up against them

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit

Scale of deportations made public for first time amid criticism of hardline approach to UK citizens

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

British Man Facing Sweden Deportation as Wife Begs Andy Burnham to Intervene

A British man in Sweden faces deportation despite ongoing legal appeals. His wife urges UK intervention, highlighting post-Brexit residency challenges and questioning Sweden's high refusal rate.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

In 2024, Naturskyddsföreningen Skåne launched a wetland revival when white storks vanished locally in the 1950s. 6 years later, it aims to support 100 pairs in Southern Sweden

Extensive agricultural drainage drove Sweden’s white storks to local extinction in 1954. To bring them back, Naturskyddsföreningen Skåne launched Storkprojektet in 1989 alongside regional bird conservationists. By restoring wet meadows and releasing captive-reared chicks each summer, the project encourages natural migration to Africa. Conservationists now focus on sustaining over 100…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

‘We need a touch of humanity’: Swedish opposition pledges to help Britons facing deportation

Exclusive: Centre party says it will change law to end plight of those hit by post-Brexit policy if it gains power in upcoming election

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Politicians are letting AI write speeches and laws without telling voters, study says

Researchers found AI-written text in up to 15% of parliamentary speeches in the UK and Sweden, with zero disclosure to voters.

Euronews · Sep 3

British Man Deported From Sweden After Living There Since Childhood in Shocking Post-Brexit Case

John Sellers, a British man living in Sweden for 24 years, was deported post-Brexit, highlighting the challenges faced by Britons in the EU. His case underscores the personal impact of immigration policies.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3