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Sweden's spruce plantations are collapsing under bark beetles and drought; one forest owner tore up the industry playbook and planted broadleaves years before the crisis

Swedish forest owners are reconsidering Norway spruce due to drought and beetle issues. These trees once offered rapid growth and a strong market demand. However, changing climate conditions now challenge spruce-dominated plantations significantly. Some owners are now planting broadleaved species for greater resilience and diverse benefits. This shift reflects a…

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Google rivals in Europe line up for damages after record EU fine

From Germany to Sweden, comparison-shopping firms have already won hundreds of millions from Google. The new DMA fine could help them, and others, claim even more.

Euronews

6 largest lakes in Europe, and the ice age and dams behind them

When people picture a European lake, they usually imagine a small, scenic pool tucked into the Alps. The continent's real giants sit far from those postcard images, spread across the cold northeast in Russia, Finland and Sweden. Some formed naturally as ice sheets melted thousands of years ago at the…

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In 1628, Sweden's pride became one of history's most famous shipwrecks in just 20 minutes

Sweden's powerful Vasa warship sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. The ship was found in 1956 after a two-year search. Divers raised the Vasa from the seabed in 1961 after 333 years. Preservation efforts took seventeen years to stabilize the ancient timber. Today, the Vasa is a central exhibit…

The Economic Times

‘Major victory’: Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in everyday products ahead of EU

Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit?

Euronews

Why Gotland is this summer’s coolest island escape

Looking for a crowd-free alternative to the Med? Sweden’s ‘sunshine island’ has wild beaches, medieval charm and Europe’s most talked-about farm stay, says Hannah Ralph

Evening Standard

Workers digging a railway tunnel in Sweden uncovered six shipwrecks spanning five centuries

A routine railway tunnel project in the Swedish coastal town of Varberg has turned into an unexpected archaeological event, after construction crews cut into a buried stretch of the town's medieval waterfront and uncovered the remains of six separate shipwrecks. The vessels range from the Middle Ages to the seventeenth…

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People in the UK favour harsher punishment than Norwegians – belief in free will may help explain why

Ongoing problems in the criminal justice system in England and Wales, from overcrowding in prisons to court backlogs, have raised fundamental questions about how and why we punish people.

The Conversation

France becomes the first country in Europe to officially ban social media for under-15s

Other EU countries such as Greece, Slovenia and Sweden are planning to restrict minors' access to social media.

Euronews

The Clubs With the Most Goals Scored at the 2026 World Cup

A number of players from the biggest clubs in the world contributed to the highest scoring World Cup in history.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal, Pelé, Mbappé and more, all-time youngest players to feature in finals

With the upcoming final, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí are poised to etch their names into the World Cup record books as the youngest-ever finalists. They step into a rarefied circle of players under twenty, sharing the stage with legends like Pelé from 1958 and Kylian Mbappé from 2018,…

The Economic Times

How do citizens of NATO countries view the alliance?

NATO has often been in the headlines in recent years, amid Russia's war in Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's threats against fellow member states and other crises. While citizens' opinions of the military alliance are generally positive, there are significant difference between countries.

Euronews

He had the money to buy a private jet, yet this billionaire preferred economy flights, took home free packets of salt and pepper from restaurants

IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad lived a remarkably simple life despite his vast fortune. He consistently chose flea market clothes and economy travel, setting a personal example. Kamprad reused tea bags and ate at IKEA cafeterias, avoiding expensive dining options. His thrifty habits stemmed from his upbringing in rural southern Sweden.…

The Times of India

Not Philadelphia, this is where the United States started: Inside the long-lost colony that is the true birthplace of American ideology

Philadelphia's rich narrative isn't solely tied to its founding fathers' legacy; it also encompasses the short-lived Swedish colony of Nya Sverige. This settlement, which lasted seventeen years, pioneered the design of the log cabin, revolutionizing early American architecture. Furthermore, Swedish settlers introduced Lutheran Christianity and instigated critical early colonial rebellions,…

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Following years of wildfires, Europe must 'diversify' landscapes and strengthen land management

For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. He argues that the devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a "new normal" for Europe. His focus moves beyond extreme weather to examine the…

The Times of India

Heavy traffic turns flower-rich road verges into bumblebee traps, and in southern Sweden, scientists found dead bees outnumbered live ones at about 4,000 vehicles a day

Flower-covered roadsides attract bumblebees but become ecological traps with heavy traffic. A Swedish study found increased bumblebee mortality along busier roads. Nests were found near quieter roads offering similar floral resources safely. Conservation efforts should prioritize low-traffic roads for pollinator protection. Natural meadows remain the best habitats for bumblebee activity…

The Conversation

Composting and water cremation: how the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up

There’s a growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials as well as making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many people it’s about the environmental impact of the funeral industry globally.

The Guardian - UK

Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?

As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats

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Willing to pay: Europe faces the bill for backing Ukraine without the US

Forget last week's Nato summit, where Donald Trump put the alliance through another rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the “Coalition of the willing” – Nato minus the United States – gathering for a more measured summit on the eve of the traditional military parade down the Champs-Élysées, where…

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Euronews

Maggot cheese, fermented fish, pig's stomach: these delicacies are not for the faint-hearted

Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows.

The Independent UK

England’s tortured relationship with quarter-finals is over – but beating Norway would break new ground

England shattered their old glass ceiling with successive deep runs under Gareth Southgate, writes Richard Jolly, and are back at this telling stage with Thomas Tuchel at the 2026 World Cup

LiveScience

Medieval babies and adults buried together in Sweden were not related, archaeologists discover — raising big questions about early Christian burial practices

In an unexpected discovery, researchers found that three medieval Swedish cemeteries held children buried with unrelated adults.

The Times of India

Sweden changed the entire country from left-hand to right-hand driving in a single morning in 1967 because nearly all neighbouring countries already drove on the right and most Swedish cars had left-side steering, making overtaking on its old roads dangerously difficult.

Sweden successfully transitioned to right-hand traffic on September 3, 1967, during Dagen H. This major traffic reform involved years of planning and extensive public education campaigns. The change aimed to improve road safety and align with neighboring countries' driving practices. Despite initial public opposition, the government prioritized safety and international…

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Earth is slowly swallowing an entire Arctic town in Sweden, and authorities are moving Kiruna building by building as the world’s largest underground iron ore mine cracks and destabilises the ground beneath it.

Kiruna, Sweden, is moving its entire town due to ground instability caused by iron ore mining. This massive engineering project involves relocating buildings and infrastructure to a safer location. The relocation aims to preserve cultural heritage while ensuring residents' continuity. It highlights the consequences of resource extraction and the need…

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