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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Request for help for crew on boarded ship

The crew aboard the bulk carrier Caffa is reportedly running low on food and fresh water as they face restrictions imposed by Swedish authorities.

Mar 23 • 08:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Double High Pressure in the Grocery Store – They Start Early with Price Cuts

Swedish grocery stores are preparing for a surge in customers this Easter as the government plans to halve the VAT on food, prompting some retailers to start price reductions ahead of the official change.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Criticism against abolishing introductory training for driving practice

Critics are voicing concerns over the Swedish government's plan to eliminate the mandatory introductory course for private driving instructors, arguing it undermines driver preparation.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leaders: The Ministers Chose to Stay Home – Is the Government Ashamed of Its Climate Policy?

The Swedish government faced criticism for its absence at a recent meeting on climate policy, raising questions about its commitment to green initiatives.

Mar 23 • 04:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. One does not need to be able to read to get the highest grades

A student expresses concern over a policy allowing audio assistance in national Swedish tests, arguing it undermines the importance of reading skills.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is this a prison or a 'dream place'? Viral video prompts people to say - If only the prisoners were here!

A viral video by Indian vlogger Gopi Kapadia showcases a Swedish prison, leading many to compare its amenities to prestigious Indian institutions.

Mar 23 • 03:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Swedish governing party re-elects party leader after internal criticism

Simona Mohamsson has been re-elected as the leader of the Swedish party Liberalerna amid internal criticism over her decision to collaborate with the anti-immigrant party Sverigedemokraterna.

Mar 22 • 22:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Liberals Open for Government Cooperation with the Sweden Democrats

The Swedish Liberal Party has officially opened the possibility of a government partnership with the Sweden Democrats following the recent re-election of their leader Simona Mohamsson.

Mar 22 • 21:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Regarding Mohamsson's Re-election: A New Situation in Swedish Politics

Tobias Baudin of the Social Democrats remarks that the re-election of Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson increases the likelihood of the Sweden Democrats' Jimmie Ã…kesson becoming Prime Minister.

Mar 22 • 21:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

About Mohamsson's Re-election: New Situation in Swedish Politics

The re-election of Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson has increased the likelihood of Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Ã…kesson becoming Prime Minister, according to Social Democratic Secretary Tobias Baudin.

Mar 22 • 20:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Star economist: Billionaires in Sweden have unreasonable privileges – a new tax is needed

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that Swedish billionaires enjoy unfair tax privileges compared to the upper middle class.

Mar 22 • 19:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Karin Eriksson: A Danish Wealth Tax Gains Momentum – in Sweden

The potential introduction of a wealth tax in Denmark could have significant repercussions for the upcoming Swedish parliamentary elections.

Mar 22 • 18:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

The debutantes secured World Championship bronze after a dream round

The Swedish women's curling team, led by Isabella Wranå, secured a bronze medal at the World Championships by defeating Japan 8-5, decisively scoring five points in the eighth end.

Mar 22 • 17:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sofia Ulver: The Luxurious Dream of the Gulf Shines Brightly in Underprivileged Areas

Sofia Ulver examines the enduring allure of the Gulf states among Swedish youth, amid concerns about the future in the region post-conflict.

Mar 22 • 17:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Mjällby's New Victory – National Team Player Scores

Mjällby advanced to the finals of the Swedish Cup after triumphing over Gais with a score of 3-0 in the semifinals.

Mar 22 • 17:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New support package for Ukraine's youth

The Swedish government announces a new support package of almost a quarter billion kronor aimed at assisting young people in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.

Mar 22 • 15:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

New disappointment for Samuelsson in the World Cup

Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson had a disappointing performance, finishing ninth in the final World Cup race, which pushed him down to fourth place overall.

Mar 22 • 15:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

"Bajen" Ready for Final After Big Drama

Hammarby has advanced to the final of the Swedish Cup in football after a dramatic semifinal match against Sirius that ended in a penalty shootout.

Mar 22 • 15:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

This is how Swedish soldiers have learned drone warfare

Swedish soldiers have adapted and learned drone warfare techniques from Ukrainian forces, utilizing improvisation and technology like 3D printers in their training.

Mar 22 • 13:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Incredible Chaos at Indoor Athletics World Championships

The Indoor Athletics World Championships in Torun, Poland experienced significant mismanagement during the event's final day, impacting Swedish shot putter Wictor Petersson.

Mar 22 • 12:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Now the police can catch speeding offenders on bicycles

Swedish police have equipped their vehicles with radar speed meters to catch speeding offenders, including cyclists, as part of the nation's zero-vision traffic safety initiative.

Mar 22 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Swedish Think Tank: Russia's Economic Difficulties Are Unlikely to End the War in Ukraine

A Swedish think tank indicates that Russia's economic struggles will not likely lead to the end of the war in Ukraine, while the conflict initiated by the USA and Israel against Iran presents a positive development for Moscow.

Mar 22 • 10:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Swedish daughter classified as a terrorism victim in Brussels attack

A Swedish woman, whose mother died in the 2016 Brussels terrorist attack, has been recognized as the 36th victim of the incident after her tragic suicide earlier this year.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Rainbow families worried after SD tweet about preschools

Rainbow families are concerned after a controversial tweet from Swedish politician Mattias Karlsson triggered a heated debate about the safety of LGBTQ families in preschools in Stockholm.

Mar 22 • 09:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Revealed pole vault king Duplantis' wedding plans: - A big misunderstanding

Steinar Hoen apologized for inadvertently revealing Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis' secret wedding plans.

Mar 22 • 09:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Europol's Major Operation: Five Swedes Identified

Europol has identified five Swedish men suspected of purchasing child sexual abuse material through a coordinated crackdown on Darknet sites.

Mar 22 • 08:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

It's the Championship of the Mythomaniacs in SVT's Must-See Series

Swedish sports columnist Johan Esk reviews the week's events including a documentary series and golf.

Mar 22 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Duplantis wins the world indoor athletics championship for the fourth time

Swedish athlete Armand Duplantis claimed his fourth victory at the World Indoor Athletics Championships by successfully clearing 6.25 meters in pole vault.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Why did Duplantis limit himself to a regular victory at the indoor European Championships instead of attempting a world record?

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis secured a gold medal at the indoor World Championships in Poland by clearing 6.25 meters but chose not to attempt a world record of 6.32 meters, leaving fans disappointed.

Mar 22 • 06:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Built up his engine and wrote shot put history: "Much better average now"

Swedish shot put record holder Wictor Petersson attributes his recent success at the indoor World Championships to a refined training philosophy.

Mar 22 • 06:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Sweden's biathlon coach changes profession, new challenges await

The head coach of the Swedish biathlon national team, Johannes Lukas, has extended his contract, while coach Jean-Marc Chabloz is preparing for new opportunities.

Mar 22 • 05:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

We walked the route in two days. We can only recommend using at least three days

The article discusses a scenic route called Kullaleden along the southern Swedish west coast, recommending a more leisurely three-day hike instead of a quick two-day trip.

Mar 21 • 20:53 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Sweden will give money to wind power neighbors

The Swedish government is proposing compensation for residents living near new wind farms to increase local acceptance of renewable energy projects.

Mar 21 • 20:51 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Norwegian 25-Year-Old Dies in Workplace Accident in Sweden

A 25-year-old Norwegian has died in a workplace accident in Sweden, confirmed by Norwegian and Swedish police authorities.

Mar 21 • 20:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Wranå to World Championship Semifinal - Faces Switzerland

The Swedish women's curling team has advanced to the semifinals of the World Championship after defeating South Korea.

Mar 21 • 19:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Swedish Thomas found a strange woman in his bed – And the sausages had also been eaten

A Swedish man returned home to find an unknown woman in his bed and signs that she had eaten his food.

Mar 21 • 18:41 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Success: Triple Swedish on the Podium in Lake Placid

Swedish skiers Linn Svahn, Jonna Sundling, and Maja Dahlqvist dominated the race in Lake Placid, securing the top three positions.

Mar 21 • 18:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Loreen: "I sing in a sexual way"

Swedish artist Loreen discusses her unique musical style and the release of her new album 'Wildfire,' which reflects her journey in the music industry.

Mar 21 • 16:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

SD leader wants to stop LGBTQ meetings: "My daughter was discriminated against"

Swedish politician Mattias Karlsson seeks to halt LGBTQ family meetings at a Stockholm preschool, citing discrimination against his daughter.

Mar 21 • 16:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Aija Puurtinen sang when a man climbed on stage and punched her in the face: 'Thought I was Swedish'

Musician Aija Puurtinen recounts a violent incident during a performance in Pellossa, Finland, where she was punched on stage by a man who mistakenly thought she was Swedish.

Mar 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Why Swedish Politicians Have Changed Their Stance on Migration

Swedish politicians have once again reversed their stance on migration policy in response to strong public opinion and increased refugee inflows.

Mar 21 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government wants DNA from convicted individuals to be stored longer

The Swedish government proposes to extend the retention period for DNA from individuals convicted of serious crimes beyond the current ten-year limit.

Mar 21 • 14:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

SMHI warns of grass fires

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued warnings about a significant risk of grass fires in various regions of Sweden over the weekend.

Mar 21 • 14:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

IL follows: Swedish star is out

Iltalehti is covering the final sprint day of the cross-country skiing World Cup in Lake Placid, USA.

Mar 21 • 14:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Swedish record after Hanna Öberg's new success

Hanna Öberg achieved her second consecutive victory in a tight sprint finish, contributing to a record-setting season for the Swedish biathlon team.

Mar 21 • 13:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Danish companies are screaming for Swedes – Emelie took the chance

Danish companies are actively seeking Swedish workers, as exemplified by Emelie, a Swede who secured a full-time job in Copenhagen.

Mar 21 • 13:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Premiere for alcohol in the morning: 'Now sin is back'

A Swedish innkeeper has been granted permission to serve alcohol at breakfast, a move that has stirred cultural discussions on morning drinking in Sweden.

Mar 21 • 12:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Duplantis's Secret Revealed: 'Strangely Done'

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis plans to marry his fiancée Desiré Inglander in Cannes, France, on June 13-14, a detail unintentionally leaked by an event organizer.

Mar 21 • 12:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Bildt to Al Jazeera: We condemn targeting the Gulf states, and Europe's relationship with America will not return as it was

Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt criticizes the US and Israeli strikes on Iran as unlawful and warns of a lasting shift in Europe's relations with the US.

Mar 21 • 11:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Former Prime Minister: There is broad agreement that abolishing the wealth tax benefited Sweden

Former Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt stated that the abolition of the wealth tax in 2007 positively impacted Sweden's economy by preventing wealthy individuals from leaving the country for lower-tax havens.

Mar 21 • 10:29 UTC

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