Political drama in Sweden: Government talks start again
After Wednesday’s political drama in Sweden, the leader of the Swedish parliament (Riksdag), Andreas Norlén, must once again start the talks on the formation of…
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Greta Thunberg emerged from five decades of environmental youth activism in Sweden
This article was written by Björn Lundberg, Researcher, History at Lund University and David Larsson Heidenblad, Associate Professor, History at Lund University. After 18 months…
Sweden sets up a truth commission to investigate abuse against the Sámi
Sweden has decided to set up a truth commission to map and investigate abuse of the Sámi population in the country. “The government has a…
Finnair and Eurowings launch new routes from Stockholm, Sweden
The two airlines join Ryanair in announcing new bases at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, in a move that means fierce competition for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). The…
No winners will be present in Stockholm during the 2021 Nobel Prize ceremony
This year’s Nobel Prize winners will not be present in Stockholm during the ceremony but will receive the prizes in their home countries, the Nobel…
ABBA’s new groove: The Swedish ensemble is back with a revolutionary concert and a brand new album
Almost 40 years after their breakup, ABBA is back together. The latest leg of the Swedish band’s legendary journey will see them release ten freshly…
Mamma Mia! Legendary Swedish group ABBA announces comeback
The iconic Swedish quartet has announced their comeback through a cryptic Twitter account, nearly 40 years after the band split in 1982. The acclaimed group,…
Architecture: Norway and Sweden pioneering timber construction
Wood is in the spotlight on Scandinavia’s architectural scene. It’s thought to be much better for the environment than more commonly used materials – like…
Swedish PM Stefan Löfven: It’s irresponsible to throw the country into a political crisis
Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven calls the motion of no-confidence against his government irresponsible. “We are still in the middle of a pandemic,” Löfven said…
Majority in Swedish parliament supports no-confidence motion against government – vote expected on Monday
A majority in the Swedish parliament is ready to support a no-confidence motion against Stefan Löfven’s government. The vote will be held on Monday. The…
Norwegian man attempts to ski across Swedish border in a bid to avoid quarantine
A Norwegian man in his 50s attempted to ski across the Swedish mountains in a bid to avoid mandatory 10-day quarantine. The ambitious skier is…
Sweden closes 19 border crossings with Norway until March 31
It will be forbidden to pass out of Norway and into Sweden on 19 roads as of Tuesday. The traffic will be referred to other…
Non-peer reviewed, preliminary study compares COVID-19 mortality rates in Norway and Sweden
Important note: medRxiv, the study this article sources information from, publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive,…
Sweden: Woman accused of taking her child to ISIS in Syria against the father’s will
A 31-year-old woman in Sweden is accused of taking her two-year-old son to Syria to join the extremist group ISIS. Under the guise of going…
Sweden’s government wants to change constitution in order to better deal with future crises
The Swedish government is looking into the possibility of constitutional amendments to make it easier to protect society against pandemics and other crises in the…
Though its king thinks so, did Sweden really “fail” in its coronavirus response?
The Swedish Royal Family addressed the country’s coronavirus measures during an annual TV conference. What should we make of the king’s words? Sweden, unlike many…
Treatment of elderly with coronavirus in Sweden lambasted by supervisory authority
Serious deficiencies have been discovered in the care and treatment of the elderly with COVID-19 in Sweden’s nursing homes. One in five patients did not…
Swedish Prime Minister: Everyone must do more to stop the outbreak
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven asked everyone to do more to stop the outbreak. In a televised speech to the nation, Stefan Löfven said that…
Sweden wants Norwegian police officers to come and work in the country
A majority in the Swedish parliament (Riksdag) wants to employ Norwegian police officers to solve the shortage in Sweden. The Swedish Police Association welcomes the…
No exceptions: Norwegian Prime Minister refuses to open border to Sweden
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) had to disappoint her Swedish counterpart Stefan Löfven when she spoke to him on Monday. Norway will not open its…
