Swedish entrepreneur labeled ‘queen of trash’ jailed for environmental crimes

Fariba Vancor, a Swedish entrepreneur labeled as the ‘queen of trash’ and the former boss of Think Pink waste management company, has been convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes. Vancor has been convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes...

US Embassy in Sweden issues security alert over threat of Iran-backed gang attacks

The U.S. Embassy in Sweden issued a security alert to U.S. citizens, warning that Iran could use local criminal gangs to carry out attacks against U.S. and Israeli interests. The embassy in Stockholm posted a security alert on Monday, citing local...

US urges Americans in Sweden to remain vigilant, citing threat of attack

By Kanishka Singh and Marie Mannes WASHINGTON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -The U.S. embassy in Sweden said on Monday Americans in the country are “advised to exercise increased caution” due to local media reports on Iran potentially pressuring local...

Clock ticking on Sweden’s uranium ban as Europe bets on the power of the atom

The Swedish uranium ban’s time may soon be up amid Europe’s nuclear push. Pic: Getty Images Sweden’s government has launched a formal inquiry into lifting the country’s uranium mining ban It’s proposed regulating uranium as a ‘concession mineral,’...

U.S. urges Americans in Sweden to remain vigilant, citing threat of attack

The U.S. embassy in Sweden said on Monday Americans in the country are "advised to exercise increased caution" due to local media reports on Iran potentially pressuring local criminal gangs to attack U.S. and Israeli interests. Washington struck...

Sweden Purchases $930M German Air Defence System

Sweden’s government announced on Monday that it is purchasing German-made air defence systems for nine billion kronor ($930 million), as the Nordic nation continues to significantly increase its defence spending. The acquired system is the IRIS-T...

2 Philadelphians open shop offering plethora of Swedish candy

A new store in Philadelphia is calling everyone with a sweet tooth to check out their sugar sanctuary. The new store, "All Aboard Candy" just opened two weeks ago at the corner of 20th and Locust streets in Philly's Rittenhouse neighborhood. What...

Swedish PM calls for a pause of the EU’s AI rules

“An example of confusing EU regulations is the fact that the so-called AI Act is to come into force without there being common standards,” Kristersson said. Continuing the roll-out could lead to Europe falling behind technologically or specific...

Clock ticking on Sweden’s uranium ban

Sweden’s government has launched a formal inquiry into lifting the country's uranium mining ban It's proposed regulating uranium as a ‘concession mineral,’ aligning it with other extractable resources and setting the stage for legislation by...

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Photos: 75th Annual Swedish Days Parade in Geneva

ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 5 Mike Luse, of Belvidere, with the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, operates an Illinois Steam Engine Thresher built in Sycamore in 1916, during the 75th annual Swedish Days parade on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in downtown...

City of Stockholm retains ownership of Stockholmsmässan

The City of Stockholm will continue to own and operate Stockholmsmässan, after abandoning plans to sell the venue. The city had been seeking an external buyer with a clear long-term development plan for the Nordic region’s largest exhibition and...

This is the coldest country in the world, temperature here drops to -50 C, not Norway, Sweden, Greenland, it is..., has history of...

Home News This is the coldest country in the world, temperature here drops to -50°C, not Norway, Sweden, Greenland, it is…, has history of… There are many areas here where the temperature drops a lot in the winter season. New Delhi: There are many...

Swedish regulator appeals overturned $10.34 million penalty against Svenska Spel

Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has appealed a recent court ruling that overturned a SEK100 million ($10.34 million) penalty levied against Svenska Spel Sport & Casino, the digital division of the state-owned gaming operator. The...

Sweden’s stonehenge for the summer solstice

Monday, 23 June 2025, 14:26 Compartir There is evidence that the summer solstice has had important cultural significance since the Neolithic period. Many ancient monuments in Europe, as well as in the Middle East, Asia and North and South America...

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Chicago Stars FC Welcomes Defender Samantha Cary Angel from Sweden

Chicago Stars FC has signed defender Samantha Cary Angel from IFK Norrköping on a two-year deal with an option for 2028. Angel, excited about joining her childhood team in her home city of Chicago, previously earned accolades playing in Sweden,...

Rock Star Blames Record Labels and Exhaustion for Concert Cancellation in Sweden: “Zero Music Industry Support”

Morrissey’s made it to the news again, this time for cancelling a concert in Sweden. The former Smiths frontman canceled a show in Stockholm, Sweden, last weekend. The singer cited exhaustion as the reason for the cancellation, following a...

Swedish entrepreneurship platform Techarena secures a €1 million investment to expand across the continent

Stockholm-based entrepreneurship platform Techarena has received a €1 million investment from VC firm Backingminds to accelerate Techarena’s international footprint, including events, programmes, and other Founder-focused initiatives. “I’ve known...

Barcelona close in on Swedish wonderkid

Barcelona have reportedly had a bid accepted for FC Copenhagen winger Roony Bardghji as they step up their pursuit of young attacking talents. The 19-year-old looks set to leave Denmark for Spain after Hansi Flick’s side had a €2.5 million...