In December 2025, Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 7% in 2024, reversing a long-term decline and raising concerns about meeting EU climate targets. This increase is attributed to relaxed biofuel…

Swedish authorities inspected the Russian-owned vessel Adler in December 2025 after it entered Swedish waters due to engine issues. Despite its sanctions status, no charges were pursued, emphasizing the legal…

Vattenfall has applied for government support to construct new small modular nuclear reactors at Ringhals, as part of Sweden’s strategy to enhance energy security and reduce fossil dependence. The initiative…

By the end of 2025, Sweden’s economy reveals a contrast between challenges in traditional sectors and resilience in digital industries. Sitowise’s €40 million impairment underscores pressures in engineering, while MAG…

The Snowy Owl has been declared regionally extinct in Sweden due to climate change, habitat disruption, and declining prey populations. This loss reflects not only ecological but cultural repercussions, prompting…

In mid-December 2025, Sweden took centre stage in a pivotal defence and security summit in Helsinki, Finland, marking one of the most significant moments in its post-Cold War strategic realignment.…

The Swedish government is phasing out development aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia, reallocating over 2 billion crowns to support Ukraine’s reconstruction due to the war’s devastation. This…

The Swedish Navy has highlighted an increase in Russian submarine encounters in the Baltic Sea, occurring nearly weekly. This surge reflects Russia’s ongoing naval modernization. Concurrently, Sweden is enhancing its…

In Stockholm, preparations for the Nobel Prize Banquet are underway, featuring an elaborate three-course menu crafted by chefs Pi Le and Tommy Myllymaki. The event, highlighting Nordic flavors and family…

In Sweden, rising harassment and threats are driving women, particularly young politicians, away from public life, as reported by the Swedish Gender Equality Agency. A significant portion of female politicians…