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Drug gang violence in Sweden linked to 60% increase in bomb blasts
A surge in drug-linked gang violence in Sweden led to a 60% increase in bomb blasts in 2019, according to government statistics,…
Significant reductions in passengers flying in Sweden as anti-flying movement takes-off
The number of passengers who flew through Swedish airports fell four percent in 2019, Swedish state-owned airport operator Swedavia said on Friday,…
Photo Story: Fears of climate change may go a long way back
A father and a son look at the Viking-era Rok runestone near the Lake Vattern and the town of Odeshog, Ostergotland, Sweden.…
Photo Story: Greta Thunberg celebrates her 17th birthday attending Fridays For Future climate strike in Stockholm
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg celebrates her 17th birthday by attending the weekly 'Fridays For Future' climate strike outside the Swedish parliament…
Photo Story: Greta at ‘Fridays For Future’ protest in Stockholm
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg attends a climate strike arranged by the organisation 'Fridays For Future' outside the Swedish parliament Riksdagen in…
Ryanair to close bases in Nuremberg, Stockholm
Budget airline Ryanair announced that it will be closing bases in Nuremberg and Stockholm. The decision was brought about by the delayed…
Photo Story: The International Horse Show in Stockholm
Lorenzo de Luca from Italy with the horse ‘Amarit d 'Amour’ in action during the jump competition at the Sweden International Horse…
Swedish prosecutors to discontinue alleged rape investigations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
The alleged rape investigation involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently in prison in Britain, has been discontinued, a Swedish prosecutor…
Dutch are the most proficient English speakers in the world
The Dutch are the most proficient English speakers in the world, a global study of English skills has found. Swedish education company…
Greta Thunberg turns down green award, says climate movement does not need any more awards
Greta Thunberg has turned down an environmental award and £40,000 in prize money because "bragging" and "beautiful words" will not cut carbon…
Photo Story: Gotland Grand National Enduro Competition
Participants at the start of the Gotland Grand National 2019 Enduro Competition at Tofta airport, Gotland, Sweden, 26 October 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/SOREN…
Denmark sets up temporary border control at border with Sweden
Denmark will set up temporary border controls at the Swedish border starting next month, the country’s justice minister Nick Haekkerup said on…