The Latest Breaking News from Sweden

Climate activists across Europe block access to North Sea oil infrastructure

Blockades at facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, with protests in Scotland and action expected in Denmark

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure

Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

Is Spain’s late-night lifestyle a precious part of our culture – or should we be more like sensible Sweden?

With restaurants serving dinner until 1 am, we are outliers in Europe. But some are attacking calls for change as a loss of freedom, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024

Medications Help Cut Risk Of Premature Death In ADHD Patients: Study

The latest study included 148,000 individuals in Sweden who were diagnosed with ADHD. The researchers noted that starting ADHD medications reduced their overall mortality risk, particularly from unnatural causes such as accidents and drug overdose.

Medical Daily · Mar 13, 2024

'Le Freak's Nile Rodgers Wins Swedish Music Prize

US disco legend Nile Rodgers, whose hits include "Le Freak" and "Good Times", won Sweden's 2024 Polar Music Prize with Finnish conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen, the jury said on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2024

A new accessible heat pump just landed in the UK from Sweden – offering monthly payments and zero upfront costs

It aims to take UK homes off gas boilers for good

Ideal Home · Mar 12, 2024

Photos: The 5-month mark passes as the humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza

Ramadan begins as five months of war passes in Gaza. Countries including Jordan, Sweden, Canada and the U.S. continue to contribute aid to help with the growing humanitarian crisis.

WEKU · Mar 11, 2024

Sweden’s flag raised over NATO headquarters as membership cemented

Sweden’s flag was raised at NATO headquarters on Monday, cementing the Nordic country’s place as the 32nd member two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine persuaded its reluctant public to seek safety under the alliance’s security umbrella.

France 24 · Mar 11, 2024

Gareth Evans tells Labor to ‘get off the fence’ and restart UNRWA funding to help ease Gaza crisis

Former Labor foreign minister says $6m in emergency funding should be released immediately as Canada and Sweden have done

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2024

Flag of NATO’s 32nd member, Sweden, raised at alliance’s headquarters

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson preside over flag-raising ceremony in Brussels.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024