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 24
Sweden moves to prevent school attacks after one killed in sword assault in Fagersta Education Minister Simona Mohamsson told a press conference that the government would be appointing a school attack commission "that will propose new measures to prevent future school attacks." Euronews · Aug 24
'Wanted' Swedish suspect arrested in Bangkok, and his friend A Swedish suspect wanted for alleged attempted murder, extortion and arson in Sweden was arrested at a condominium in Bangkok on Sunday. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Sweden Sword Attack Suspect Posted Sword Photo on TikTok 20 Minutes Before Attack Police are investigating a TikTok account linked to the suspect in a Sweden sword attack that killed a 17-year-old girl. The suspect, now in custody, allegedly mirrored a past school attack. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
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. Euronews · 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. France 24 · 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 23
Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at school in Sweden Three other people wounded after 18-year-old man wielding sword assailed students in Fagersta school The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
A Swedish hospital stores winter snow under wood chips and pumps its meltwater through the building in summer; in its first year it supplied 93% of cooling demand A hospital in Sundsvall, central Sweden, used an unusual cooling system that stored winter snow for use during summer. The snow was kept in a large, insulated storage area and its meltwater was circulated through the hospital to provide cooling. Researchers found that insulation was essential, as unprotected snow would… The Times of India · Aug 22
Victim of sword attack at a Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl Police in Sweden say the victim of a deadly sword attack at a school was a 17-year-old girl The Independent UK · Aug 22
Sword-wielding teen arrested after fatal attack at school in Sweden IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 21
An attacker with a sword wounds several people at a school in Sweden An attacker wielding a sword has wounded several people at a school in Sweden, according to local officials The Independent UK · Aug 21
Bulletin world briefing: Iran’s president calls for end of war after Trump threats Here are five stories from across the globe you may have missed The Independent UK · 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. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
The Times of India · Aug 21 Several injured in Sweden school sword attack, suspect held Several people were injured after a person armed with a sword attacked a high school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday, authorities said.
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves one person dead and two others injured Hundreds of students were attending classes at the school when an 18-year-old with a sword attacked multiple people, police say
Euronews · Aug 21 Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfers After Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Is Brexit to blame for British citizens being deported from Sweden? 2,500 British people ordered to leave Sweden under ‘strict’ Brexit rules
The Economic Times · Aug 18 In 1742, a Swedish astronomer proposed the centigrade temperature scale simplifying global scientific communication, weather tracking and metric alignment: How Anders Celsius invention changed the world? In 1742, a Swedish astronomer proposed the centigrade temperature scale simplifying global scientific communication, weather tracking and metric alignment. Anders Celsius developed a 100-degree scale for measuring temperature with a mercury thermometer. His original scale was later reversed, creating the Celsius scale used in science, weather reports and daily temperature…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Way Out West review: Zara Larsson stuns the Swedish crowd in ultimate homecoming gig 4/5 Swedish event is often overlooked as a festival go-to, but is well worth the trip
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Brighton’s Emilie Joramo: ‘I feel like I’m now in the place I want to be’ She’s always been keen on the WSL, and the club have long had their eye on her – now the Norwegian midfielder tells Suzanne Wrack she feels ready to make an impact
The Times of India · Aug 17 Much of Sweden's Söderåsen plateau became more open in the 18th and 19th centuries; in 2001, 1,625 hectares were protected as a national park, and today it is one of northern Europe's largest continuous protected broadleaf forests The Söderåsen plateau in southern Sweden has transitioned from its historical grazed heathland, significantly impacted by intensive grazing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, Söderåsen National Park encompasses over 1,600 hectares of lush broadleaf forest, showcasing the impressive capacity for natural regeneration and ecological restoration over time, while preserving…
Euronews · Aug 16 Europe continues to battle wildfires as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history The fire in eastern Belgium doubled in size over 24 hours by Sunday morning. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated on Saturday, with three helicopters and two water-bombing aircraft arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15 Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay