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Partly AI-generated folk-pop hit barred from Sweden’s official charts

Song that topped Swedish Spotify rankings ruled ineligible after elements of song revealed to be partly AI-made

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

Manchester United sign Wangerheim, Birmingham make ‘statement of intent’

Manchester United have described their new signing Ellen Wangerheim as ‘one of Europe’s best young talents’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

NATO allies launch Arctic drills as Trump eyes Greenland

Germany, Sweden, Norway, France and the Netherlands are increasing their presence in the Arctic.

Axios · Jan 15

Staff at a major Swedish pharmacy chain are being paid to take time off with friends to combat loneliness—they can even text loved ones during the $100 ‘friendship hour’

Pharma chain Apotek Hjärtat is footing the bill for its employees to text their friends, go out to lunch, or catch up over a phone call. It could help combat the $154 billion workplace isolation issue.

Fortune · Jan 7

Meet Sweden, the unicorn factory chasing America in the AI race

Stockholm has the highest number of unicorns per capita of any city in the world outside of Silicon Valley.

Fortune · Jan 3

Subterranean steam rooms to floating bathhouses: The Nordics’ most extraordinary saunas

"The Nordics are redefining wellness in ways that feel both ancient and thrillingly modern,” says Off the Map Travel.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025

The elections that will shape Europe in 2026

Voters across the continent have huge choices to make at the ballot box in the upcoming year. Euronews takes a look at the key electoral tests awaiting the EU - and beyond - in the year ahead.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025

Sweden declares the famous Snowy Owl regionally extinct after a decade of ‘silence’

The Snowy Owl has vanished from Sweden, marking the first time in 20 years that the country has officially lost a bird species.

Euronews · Dec 30, 2025

My weirdest Christmas: it was our first year in Sweden – but I insisted on having a big British celebration

When my family emigrated to Malmö, I wanted to stick to our traditions, but my husband was keen to embrace the local customs. Why were we butting heads?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

The Key to Soulful Yet Stunningly Luxe Living Room Is in How You Combine Antiques – Sofia Vergara's European-Style Space Showcases This Perfectly

Spain meets Sweden, and France meets Italy in this beautifully textured, personal space – over a year later, designers are still taking notes

Homes & Gardens · Dec 26, 2025