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German and US scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine for method to 'reveal the brain's mysteries'

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics — a method that "provides opportunities for mapping the brain in a way that we could once only dream of."

Euronews · 12h ago

The Nobel Prize week is kicking off in Stockholm with the medicine award

This year’s Nobel Prizes kick off with the awarding of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm

The Independent UK · 13h ago

Saunas, cinnamon buns and coastal scenery on the new rail route from Malmö to Oslo

A new direct train service connects the far south of Sweden to the Norwegian capital in just over six hours, with the option of stopping off in the seaside town of Varberg or lively Gothenburg en route

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

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Swedish woman uncovers country's biggest medieval coin hoard by chance

A woman digging for fishing bait near her summer house in the Stockholm area uncovered what has since been identified as Sweden's largest coin hoard. The discovery was made in 2025 on the Mörkö peninsula near Södertälje and contained approximately 24,100 silver coins alongside 144 other objects. The hoard dates…

The Times of India · Sep 22

‘I have nothing in the UK at all’: British man torn from his Swedish wife and home

Charles lands at Heathrow with just two bags and nowhere to go as a result of Brexit and Stockholm’s hardline immigration position

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Maharashtra educationist's daughter Nila Vikhe Patil elected to Swedish Parliament

Nila, 41, was elected a Member of Parliament from Stockholm City constituency. Polling was held on September 13. Nila has been an active member of the Green Party and is a member of the Election Committee of the Stockholm Green Party. Born in Sweden, Nila spent early years in Ahmednagar…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Iran expels Swedish diplomat in tit-for-tat after Stockholm's move

Tehran summoned Sweden's ambassador and ordered one of its diplomats to leave within 48 hours after Stockholm expelled an Iranian embassy official for activities "incompatible with the Vienna Convention."

Euronews · Sep 17

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Sweden faces ‘very messy’ political situation after election, expert says

Lars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.

Euronews · Sep 14

Centre-left bloc leads Swedish elections – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

Which flights are cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick today? Check our full list

Dozens more London flights have been cancelled on Thursday - see the full list

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Sweden heads to polls in close election race dominated by welfare state and security

Opinion polls ahead of Sunday's vote point to a victory for the centre-left opposition headed by the Social Democrats which could see Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition ousted.

Euronews · Sep 8

Macron in Sweden to sign multi-billion euro frigate deal and strengthen strategic partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Stockholm on Monday to finalise a multi-billion euro deal with his Swedish counterpart for four French frigates.

Euronews · Aug 31

Macron in Sweden to sign frigate deal, strengthening 'strategic partnership'

Emmanuel Macron will visit Sweden on Monday to sign a €4.3 billion contract for Stockholm's acquisition of four French frigates – a trip that will also provide the French president with an opportunity to discuss broader concerns about European security and NATO cooperation with Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31

I swapped the Med for a long summer weekend in Stockholm’s archipelago

Seeking cooler climes, Daisy Lester visits the Swedish capital known for design-led stays, archipelago adventures and Scandi fashion

The Independent UK · Aug 29

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The Conversation · Aug 28

Stockholm syndrome isn’t a diagnosis – so why do we still treat it as one?

Fifty-three years ago, convicted criminal Jan-Erik Olsson walked into a bank on Norrmalmstorg, a square in central Stockholm, pulled a submachine gun from under his jacket and fired at the ceiling. Concrete and glass rained down. “The party has just begun!” he shouted in a fake American accent, before taking…

Times Life · Aug 26

Sweden and Finland in 10 Days: The Nordic Circuit for Indian Travellers Chasing Wilderness and Design

Why This Pairing WorksSweden and Finland share a border, a similar climate, and a design culture built on the same premise, that beauty should be useful. But they are not the same country, and the differences are what make the circuit worth doing. Stockholm is a city of water and…

Euronews · Aug 24

Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm

Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.

Euronews · Aug 23

Thousands rally in Stockholm over climate crisis weeks ahead of general election

The protest comes as experts in Sweden have warned that the government's climate policy jeopardises the country's emissions-cutting goals to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport by 70 percent by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.

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France 24 · Aug 23

Thousands rally for climate action in Sweden ahead of general election

Some 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to act faster to meet Sweden’s climate targets.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23

Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms

STOCKHOLM - Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22

Teen girl killed in Swedish school sword attack

STOCKHOLM - Swedish police said a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Sword-wielding man injures several at Swedish school

STOCKHOLM - A man armed with a sword injured several people at a Swedish high school on Friday and one person was later detained, local authorities said.

Woman & Home · Aug 14

DeMellier's new handbag collection has autumn styling sorted, with mocha, hazel and burgundy colours that work perfectly for the new seasons

Luxurious textures, timeless silhouettes and beautiful shades make these DeMellier bags worth investing in

Euronews · Aug 13

EU budget: Sweden, part of the 'frugal' camp, is about to turn even more hawkish

Sweden is part of the EU's so-called "frugal" bloc, alongside Germany and the Netherlands - net contributors pushing to rein in the bloc's next long-term budget and limit the cost for national taxpayers. But a shift to the left in Stockholm is unlikely to soften its position.

The Times of India · Aug 10

Italy’s Andrea Doria sank in 1956, but divers still explore its dangerous wreck despite 18 deaths

Seventy years after the Andrea Doria sank in the North Atlantic, divers are still descending to the deteriorating Italian liner, exploring newly exposed sections and recovering artefacts before parts of the wreck disappear for good. Eighteen divers have died while trying to explore it. The ship lies on its starboard…

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