Stockholm, September 2025 — In a bid to improve classroom focus and student wellbeing, Sweden’s government has proposed a nationwide ban on mobile phones in all elementary and lower secondary…
Stockholm / Brussels, September 2025 — Sweden, along with Finland, has formally urged the European Union to revise its current forestry-related climate targets, arguing that some recently adopted goals are…
Stockholm, September 2025 — The Swedish government has unveiled sweeping increases in defence and civil security spending in its upcoming 2026 budget, reflecting growing concerns over threats from Russia and…
Science and technology awards reflect advancements in research and social values. By 2025, prestigious honors like the Nobel Prize continue alongside emerging awards such as the AI Innovation Award. The…
Context and RationaleIn response to a troubling rise in gang-related violence involving children, Sweden’s government is stepping forward with a controversial proposal: lowering the age of criminal responsibility, currently set…
In a dramatic and unexpected turn, Sweden’s newly appointed Health Minister Elisabet Lann fainted during her inaugural press conference. The incident quickly went viral and raised questions about her health…
In a landmark move, Sweden has launched a groundbreaking AI music license through STIM (the Strategic Music Rights Organization), aiming to protect songwriters and composers while fostering responsible generative AI…
“I hope to help more young people transcend geographical and disciplinary boundaries, and truly transform technology into a force that changes the world.” This is how Ms. Jiaqi Huang expressed…
More and more students are setting their sights on prestigious American universities, but the complex application process and diverse university standards often make it difficult to navigate. Finding the right…
Sweden’s fintech unicorn Klarna is poised to make one of the most significant public listings by a Scandinavian company in recent memory. With ambitions for a valuation of up to…
STOCKHOLM, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Pippi Longstocking, IKEA and the Nobel Prize are among 100 works, brands and ideas deemed to define what it means to be Swedish, according to…
Sweden has unveiled a bold attempt to define and preserve a cohesive national identity—through a 100-item cultural canon. This curated list includes literary gems like Pippi Longstocking, historical societal landmarks…
Reinforcing its global defense footprint, Sweden has taken two significant strides: a major arms export deal and a strategic NATO collaboration. Gripen Jets to ThailandSweden has signed a deal valued…
In a moment that captivated both the Arctic town and the nation, Kiruna Church—an iconic wooden landmark built in 1912—was carefully relocated over a three-mile stretch. This extraordinary feat took…
In a bold pivot toward sustainable energy, Sweden has embarked on a landmark initiative to build multiple small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), signaling a historic shift from four decades without…
Amid Europe’s shifting security landscape, Sweden has embarked on a significant new defense industrial initiative—a state-sponsored TNT factory nestled deep within Sweden’s forested heartland. This marks the first new explosive‐materials…
A tragic shooting outside a mosque in Örebro has brought renewed attention to the enduring challenges of gang violence in Sweden. In an incident shortly after Friday prayers, one young…
Sweden is currently witnessing an unprecedented feat of engineering and heritage preservation: the 113-year-old Kiruna Church (Kiruna Kyrka) is being painstakingly relocated along a 5 km route to protect it…
In recent weeks, Sweden has found itself at the intersection of geopolitics, environmental urgency, and national governance. As a newly inducted member of NATO, the country is stepping up its…
Stockholm, early August 2025 – Sweden, historically a global leader in progressive climate policy, is now facing criticism from environmental experts and international observers. A series of policy reversals—ranging from halting…
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