Sweden: News
15 Nov 2024
WorldStaff create 'banana-proof' zones for Swedish minister's unique phobia
Sweden's Minister for Gender Equality and Work Life, Paulina Brandberg, has a peculiar fear of bananas that has recently turned into a national talking point.
13 Nov 2024
WorldSweden trademarks its name to prevent global travel confusion
Sweden has started the process of trademarking its name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
04 Oct 2024
GermanyISRO's Venus mission set for 2028 launch: Objectives of Shukrayaan-1
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for its inaugural mission to Venus, with the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) slated for a March 2028 launch.
14 Sep 2024
New ZealandSpotify now blocks your child's preferences from affecting your recommendations
Spotify is piloting a new feature that allows parents to control their children's music preferences.
05 Aug 2024
BelgiumRewind: Which sports are no longer part of the Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics features 32 sports.
14 May 2024
Travel And TourismGaze at the northern lights in Abisko, Sweden
Abisko, Sweden, is a prime location for viewing the northern lights, thanks to its clear skies and minimal light pollution.
12 May 2024
Music IndustryWho is Nemo? First non-binary winner of Eurovision Song Contest
Swiss rapper and multi-instrumentalist Nemo has scripted history by becoming the first non-binary winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.
20 Apr 2024
Keanu ReevesKeanu Reeves in negotiations for Ruben Östlund's new airplane drama
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to headline The Entertainment System Is Down, an upcoming film by renowned Swedish director Ruben Östlund, reported Variety.
12 Feb 2024
Travel And TourismWhen in Sweden, stay at the unique Ice Hotel
The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, provides a unique stay where guests sleep in rooms made entirely of ice.
01 Feb 2024
FashionH&M CEO Helena Helmersson steps down after just 4 years
H&M's CEO Helena Helmersson announced her resignation yesterday, after leading the global fashion retailer for four years.
04 Jan 2024
FinlandSweden hits -43.6°C; experiences coldest January in 25 years
Sweden recently faced its chilliest January night in 25 years, with temperatures dropping to a frigid -43.6°C in the far north.
17 Oct 2023
European ChampionshipsBelgium-Sweden Euro Qualifiers match abandoned after Brussels shooting; suspect arrested
The 2024 Euro Qualifiers match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time after two people were shot dead in a tragic shooting incident in Brussels.
05 Oct 2023
Nobel PrizeNobel Prize in Literature awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse
The highly prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse "for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable" on Thursday in Stockholm, Sweden.
28 Jun 2023
TurkeySweden: Police approves Quran-burning protest outside mosque
The police in Sweden has given the go-ahead to a Quran-burning protest outside a mosque in Stockholm on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
15 Jun 2023
BeyoncePost sensational concert, Beyoncé blamed for sudden inflation in Sweden
Global celebrities are known for breaking records, garnering a cult following, and being inspirational figures.
08 May 2023
Electric VehiclesHow Sweden's electrified road will charge EVs on the go
As part of an initiative to improve infrastructure for electric mobility, Sweden has started working on the world's first permanent electrified motorway.
06 Apr 2023
Travel And TourismAvoid these common tourist mistakes in Sweden
Whenever you travel to a new country, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with the local social and cultural etiquette.
02 Mar 2023
France5 countries where applying for a Schengen visa is tricky
The Schengen visa is a type of tourist visa that allows travelers to visit most countries in the European Union, except Cyprus and Ireland.
25 Feb 2023
COVID-19Ericsson to axe 8% of its workforce; 8,500 employees affected
After the tech industry, it is now the telecom sector's turn to be hit by layoffs.
22 Feb 2023
Air IndiaAir India's Newark-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after oil leak
An Air India flight from Newark (United States) to Delhi on Wednesday made an emergency landing in Stockholm, Sweden, after the pilot reported an oil leak.
29 Jan 2023
Uttar PradeshSwedish woman flies to India to marry Uttar Pradesh man
A woman from Sweden reportedly traveled to India to get married to a man she met online, setting a new example of how love knows no boundaries!
25 Dec 2022
Merry Christmas5 weird Christmas traditions from around the world
While it may have started as a solely Christian festival, people from around the world have added their touch to Christmas with their own traditions along the way.
25 Nov 2022
Greta ThunbergActivist Greta Thunberg sues Sweden for 'failing on climate'
One of the youngest climate activists, Greta Thunberg, along with other activists, has sued her native country Sweden claiming that it has failed to take "adequate measures to stop climate change."
08 Nov 2022
AuroraMysterious 'blue' aurora leaves skywatchers puzzled. But what caused it?
The bluish-green display of lights that was recently observed in the skies over the Lapland region in Sweden was not an ordinary one.
07 Oct 2022
Travel And Tourism5 souvenirs that boast Sweden's rich culture and traditions
Sweden is famed for multiple attractions and experiences that everyone enjoys.
05 Sep 2022
Travel And TourismSweden calling? Check out these 5 incredibly unique hotels
Known for its idyllic landscapes, beautiful lakes, abundant forests, and inviting coffee culture, Sweden is considered one of the most stunning destinations to visit.
22 Jun 2022
Ireland5 most unique accommodations in the world
If you are someone who loves adventure, and thrill on your vacation, then ditch the standard luxurious accommodations this time and choose something unique, wacky, and out of the box.
13 May 2022
FinlandFinland announces support for NATO membership; Russia warns of consequences
Leaders of Finland on Thursday supported the move to apply for joining the United States-led military alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
19 Apr 2022
IranPeaceful Sweden witnesses riots sparked by Quran burnings, dozens arrested
Sweden is witnessing violent clashes across many cities between police and protesters opposing a far-right party's plans to burn copies of the sacred Islamic book—the Quran.
05 Oct 2021
Russia NewsRussia: Hundreds of dead ravens fall from sky; experts baffled
Hundreds of dead ravens have been seen falling from the sky in apocalyptic scenes in the Ust-Tarka village of Novosibirsk Oblast in Russia.
05 Feb 2021
ResearchCOVID-19 patients have higher risk of dying after cardiac arrest
COVID-19 patients who suffer a cardiac arrest are far more likely to die than those who are not infected, according to a study published on Friday which found that women, in particular, have the highest risk.
29 Aug 2020
FacebookSweden: Riots in Malmo after far-right activists burn Quran
Violent protests broke out in the Swedish town of Malmo late Friday after a Quran-burning incident earlier in the day.
17 Apr 2020
CoronavirusCoronavirus: Swedish Princess starts volunteering at hospital after 3-day training
As the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a huge burden on healthcare workers around the world, a Swedish Princess has started working at a hospital.
25 Aug 2019
YouTubePewDiePie hits 100 million subscribers on YouTube; congratulations pour in
Swedish YouTube personality Felix Kjellberg is on a roll.
11 Mar 2019
Employment#DreamJobAlert: Sweden's 'Eternal Employment' will pay you to do nothing
Imagine a job where you don't have to do anything, but will get paid anyway. Sounds impractical?
11 Jan 2019
KochiTea-seller and globetrotter: Story of a 70-year-old Keralite couple
If you think you are too broke to travel the world, you might want to take some tips from this Keralite couple who has traveled to 23 countries just by selling tea and coffee.
10 Nov 2018
LondonMan sentenced for sending mail bomb, threats to Swedish lawmakers
A Swedish man was convicted of attempted murder yesterday for sending a letter bomb to a bitcoin company in London and threatening letters to lawmakers in Sweden, including government members.
25 Sep 2018
ChinaSweden TV says 'Chinese poop in the open'; triggers outrage
It is an ugly world we live in. It is filled with bigots, racists, and despicable people.
02 Aug 2018
WorldSweden: Thieves flee with royal jewels in a speedboat
Sweden Tuesday saw a daring robbery, when two thieves nicked "priceless" crown jewels from the Strängnäs Cathedral in Stockholm and fled - in a speedboat.
24 Jun 2018
WorldStudy: Beer was mass-produced in Sweden in the Iron Age
A new archaeological study has found evidence that malt for brewing beer was produced as early as the Iron Age in Sweden.
04 May 2018
Nobel PrizeNobel prize in Literature cancelled after sexual assault scandal
The Swedish Academy announced, on Friday, about the cancellation of Nobel Prize in Literature this year.
23 Mar 2018
IndiaOne-third women in rural India unaware of breast cancer: Study
A study conducted by a doctoral student in Sweden revealed, one in three women in rural India had not heard of the breast cancer.
25 Feb 2018
RobotsScientists to develop AI-powered robot clones of dead people!
Scientists from Sweden are reportedly developing ways related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create "fully conscious copies" of people after they die.
12 Jan 2018
EcuadorWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange given Ecuador citizenship
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now a citizen of Ecuador, which is also helping him reach a "dignified and just" solution with Britain.
25 Nov 2017
Nobel PrizeNobel literature prize-awarding Swedish Academy rattled by sex scandal
A sex scandal has rattled the Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel Literature Prize.
12 Oct 2017
Health & WellnessNew method keeps hearts "alive" for 12 hours outside body
When it comes to heart transplantation, preservation time has always been a problem.
10 Sep 2017
GoogleMuseum of Failure features Apple's Newton, Google Glass
The latest additions, to Sweden's prestigious (or not so prestigious, it's a confusing affair) Museum of Failure, are Google Glass and Apple Newton.
20 Jun 2017
IndiaTaslima Nasreen's Indian visa extended again for a year
Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has had her Indian visa extended again for one year w.e.f. July 23.
12 Jun 2017
GoogleMuseum of Failure features Apple's Newton, Google Glass
The latest additions, to Sweden's prestigious (or not so prestigious, it's a confusing affair) Museum of Failure, are Google Glass and Apple Newton.
03 Mar 2017
Russia NewsSweden re-introduces military conscription
The Swedish government has voted to bring back military conscription. According to sources, service will be made compulsory form 1 January 2018.
Swedish politician argues for paid sex break
A small town Swedish politician, named Per-Erik Muskos, from the town of Övertorneå in northern Sweden, has proposed that Swedish citizens should get an hour-long paid break from work to go home and have sex with their partners.
15 Nov 2016
Nitin GadkariGovernment explores 'electric highways' for India
The Indian government has sought proposals from Sweden to explore the feasibility of building an 'electric highway'.
10 Oct 2016
Nobel PrizeEconomics Nobel Prize winners: Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström
The 2016 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to the 68-year-old British economist and Harvard Professor Oliver Hart and 67-year-old Finnish economist and MIT Professor Bengt Holmström.
10 Aug 2016
ISISSwedish church to drop Bibles in ISIS-controlled areas
A church group from Sweden plans to drop mini electronic Bibles in Iraq over ISIS-controlled regions.
