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Swedish opposition calls for under-15s to be banned from social media

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:26:06 +0200

Sweden's Social Democrat opposition party has proposed banning under-15s from social media apps in part of a broader package of internet reforms that included stronger protection against deep fakes, and a new national cyber police force.

Norway to send 200,000 AstraZeneca doses to Sweden and Iceland

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:29:38 +0200

Norway, which has suspended the use of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine until further notice, will send 216,000 doses to Sweden and Iceland at their request, the Norwegian health ministry said Thursday.

Members' quiz: Do you know these Swedish autumn words?

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:08:09 +0200

With autumn making its way to Sweden, it's time to get a cozy jumper, a cup of hot cocoa and start mysa-ing. It's also time to freshen up your Swedish autumn vocabulary.

Swedish politician condemns Denmark's 'shit sandwich' sewage plan

Tue, 26 May 2020 12:35:24 +0200

Copenhagen's water utility has been asked to postpone a plan to dump 290,000 cubic meters of untreated raw sewage into the Øresund Strait in the face of outrage from citizens and politicians in both Sweden and Denmark.

Sweden in ‘intense dialogue’ with Denmark over border reopening

Sat, 16 May 2020 18:52:52 +0200

Sweden has urged Denmark not to discriminate against them in its planned border reopening, during a “very intense dialogue,” foreign minister Ann Linde told TT News.

Coronavirus Latest: New cases in Stockholm and Gothenburg take Swedish total to 13

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 11:10:37 +0100

Two new patients tested positive for coronavirus in Sweden on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 13.

Swedish youth faces trial for Columbine homage attack plot

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 11:00:23 +0100

A Swedish youth faces trial for allegedly plotting an attack at his old high school on the 20th anniversary of the Columbine massacre in the United States, a leading daily reported Monday.

Sweden: We are prepared for a no-deal Brexit

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:56:47 +0200

Sweden is well-prepared for a no-deal Brexit, senior ministers asserted on Wednesday as news emerged about the UK government asking to suspend parliament with just weeks to go to the deadline.

Man seized for rape on holiday island for Stockholm elite

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:47:38 +0200

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman on Friday night on the island of Sandhamn, the summer playground of some of Stockholm's wealthiest people.

Weather: What happened to summer, Sweden?

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:14:18 +0200

After June brought record warmth to Sweden, July has seen more miserable weather with cloud, rain, and cooler temperatures across the country.

Ten things to hate about Midsummer in Sweden

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0200

Okay, we love Midsummer. But one must admit... there are a few things that can get on your nerves.

25 more vaguely interesting stats you didn't know about Sweden

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:42:40 +0200

The Local's article highlighting 25 vaguely interesting stats about Sweden proved such a hit with readers that we decided to take a deep dive into Statistics Sweden's website to see if we could come up with 25 more.

Five things to know about Sweden's pioneering free press act

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:48:25 +0100

May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day, and Sweden's own Freedom of the Press Act is over 250 years old. Here are five things you should know about the groundbreaking document.

A stay in the know: Stockholm's fanciest hotels

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:59:59 +0100

There are times when you want to push the metaphorical boat out. When you're looking to slip into something a little more exclusive. With those moments in mind, here's our insider's guide to Stockholm's fanciest hotels.

Off-piste: Brits in remote Swedish areas wary of Brexit path ahead

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:56:51 +0100

From Jokkmokk in the Arctic Circle to isolated forests on the edges of villages, plenty of Brits have opted for the quiet life in Sweden, settling in isolated areas away from the country's largest cities. While Brexit is a worry for some of these British citizens, it has also been an opportunity to exploit for some of the country's most remote regions.

Germany extradites 'laser man' racist killer to Sweden

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:18:16 +0100

Germany said Friday it had extradited to Sweden John Ausonius, the convicted killer known as "the laser man" for using a precision-scope rifle to target immigrants and a Holocaust survivor.

My Swedish Career: How falling ill inspired this Canadian’s start-up in Sweden

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 07:59:30 +0100

For Canadian Denise Fernandes, it was the less-than-happy experience of falling victim to Sweden’s notorious vinterkräksjuka [norovirus] that led to her setting up her own business in Stockholm.

Stockholm on a shoestring: Eight of the city’s best budget hotels

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:42:12 +0100

Sweden is recognised for many things – among them, Abba, Ikea, and – less auspiciously – high prices. But good value hotels in the country’s capital can be found. We’ve identified eight of Stockholm’s best, which will see your krona go further.

Sweden interrupts Uighur deportations to China

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:21:00 +0200

Swedish authorities said they had temporarily halted the deportation of Muslim minority Uighurs to China due to concerns over the situation there.

Sweden axes 'world's most democratic Twitter account'

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:59:39 +0200

Sweden's official Twitter project 'Curators of Sweden', which lets ordinary Swedes tweet from its account, will come to an end this month – after almost seven years of grabbing global headlines.