The Latest Breaking News from Sweden

A lone Black woman’s defiance of Swedish neo-Nazis, 10 years on

Protester Tess Asplund on the photo that made headlines, and why she sees it as a sign of the change in Sweden today

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

I swapped the Med for a long summer weekend in Stockholm’s archipelago

Seeking cooler climes, Daisy Lester visits the Swedish capital known for design-led stays, archipelago adventures and Scandi fashion

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Sweden Builds Tiny Houses a 25-Year-Old Can Actually Afford, but There's a Catch

Sweden is exploring tiny homes as a solution to affordable housing for young people, but challenges like land costs and regulations may hinder their effectiveness as a viable alternative.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

In 1831, Swedish Navy planted 300,000 oak trees on Visingsö for future warships; when they were ready in 1975, Navy rejected the timber as ships had switched to steel, leaving a forest behind

Sweden's Navy undertook an intriguing initiative by planting oak trees on Visingsö to secure timber for future warships. Decades later, as steel replaced wood in shipbuilding, the mature trees were no longer needed, leaving the island partly covered in oak forests. Visingsö's history stretches back to ancient settlements and royal…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Sweden and Finland in 10 Days: The Nordic Circuit for Indian Travellers Chasing Wilderness and Design

Why This Pairing WorksSweden and Finland share a border, a similar climate, and a design culture built on the same premise, that beauty should be useful. But they are not the same country, and the differences are what make the circuit worth doing. Stockholm is a city of water and…

Times Life · Aug 26

Northern Lights in Scandinavia: What Indian Travellers Actually See, What It Costs, and What No Brochure Says

The photograph lied, and you already knew itThe aurora borealis, in real life, does not look like the aurora borealis in photographs. The greens are muted. The curtains move slowly, sometimes almost imperceptibly, like smoke that has forgotten it is supposed to rise. A camera set to a 15-second exposure…

Times Life · Aug 26

Swedish military seeks to seize property near naval base owned by Russian with Kremlin ties

Sweden ended two centuries of military non-alignment and joined NATO in 2024 after Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews · Aug 25

New European Sleeper train to launch from Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö in 2028

Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028.

Euronews · Aug 25

'Wanted' Swedish suspect arrested in Bangkok

A Swedish suspect wanted for alleged attempted murder, extortion and arson in Sweden was arrested at a condominium in Bangkok on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm

Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.

Euronews · Aug 24