Sweden: News
Top national parks in Sweden: A list
With its sprawling landscapes and untouched natural beauty, Sweden is a paradise for nature lovers.
India added 39,000 millionaires in 2024: UBS
India saw a surge of 39,000 new dollar millionaires in 2024, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report.
Fascinating things about Swedish fika culture
Fika isn't just a coffee break but a beloved Swedish tradition.
Reasons why Swedish weddings are so special
From the beautiful to the downright weird, weddings around the world are fascinating in their own right.
Swedish journalist given 11-month suspended prison term for 'insulting' Erdogan
Joakim Medin, Swedish journalist of Dagens ETC, has been sentenced to an 11-month suspended sentence by a Turkish court.
Traditions that make Swedish weddings so enjoyable
Swedish weddings are laden with customs that bless and bind brides in the most unique ways.
Why are millions watching moose migrate in Sweden?
Swedes are currently glued to a peculiar reality show, The Great Moose Migration, which is airing live for 20 days.
PM Modi to attend India-Nordic summit in Norway next month
PM Narendra Modi will visit Oslo, Norway, on May 15-16 for the third India-Nordic Summit.
EU urges all to prepare for war with survival kits
The European Union (EU) has urged its citizens in all 27 member states to prepare three-day survival kits amid growing concerns about a World War-like situation.
Trump revamps US voting system; mandates citizenship proof like India's
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to overhaul the country's electoral process.
Who's Rickard Andersson, the man behind Sweden's most deadly shooting
Sweden saw its deadliest mass shooting on February 4, 2025, at Campus Risbergska in Orebro, when a gunman killed 11 people and injured several others.
Sweden: Gunman in mass shooting likely shot himself, motive unclear
A mass shooting at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, on Tuesday left 11 people dead.
10 people dead after shooting at education center in Sweden
Swedish police stated that "around 10 people" have been killed in a shooting at a school in central Sweden. The suspected perpetrator is likely among the dead.
'Sweden neither at war nor peace': PM after deploying warships
Sweden has announced the deployment of up to three warships and a surveillance aircraft to the Baltic Sea. The move is part of a NATO effort to monitor critical infrastructure and Russia's "shadow fleet."
Staff create 'banana-proof' zones for Swedish minister's unique phobia
Sweden's Minister for Gender Equality and Work Life, Paulina Brandberg, has a peculiar fear of bananas that has recently turned into a national talking point.
Sweden trademarks its name to prevent global travel confusion
Sweden has started the process of trademarking its name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
ISRO's Venus mission set for 2028 launch: Objectives of Shukrayaan-1
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for its inaugural mission to Venus, with the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) slated for a March 2028 launch.
Spotify now blocks your child's preferences from affecting your recommendations
Spotify is piloting a new feature that allows parents to control their children's music preferences.
Rewind: Which sports are no longer part of the Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics features 32 sports.
Gaze at the northern lights in Abisko, Sweden
Abisko, Sweden, is a prime location for viewing the northern lights, thanks to its clear skies and minimal light pollution.
Who is Nemo? First non-binary winner of Eurovision Song Contest
Swiss rapper and multi-instrumentalist Nemo has scripted history by becoming the first non-binary winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Keanu Reeves in negotiations for Ruben Östlund's new airplane drama
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to headline The Entertainment System Is Down, an upcoming film by renowned Swedish director Ruben Östlund, reported Variety.
When in Sweden, stay at the unique Ice Hotel
The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, provides a unique stay where guests sleep in rooms made entirely of ice.
H&M CEO Helena Helmersson steps down after just 4 years
H&M's CEO Helena Helmersson announced her resignation yesterday, after leading the global fashion retailer for four years.
Sweden hits -43.6°C; experiences coldest January in 25 years
Sweden recently faced its chilliest January night in 25 years, with temperatures dropping to a frigid -43.6°C in the far north.
Belgium-Sweden Euro Qualifiers match abandoned after Brussels shooting; suspect arrested
The 2024 Euro Qualifiers match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time after two people were shot dead in a tragic shooting incident in Brussels.
Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse
The highly prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse "for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable" on Thursday in Stockholm, Sweden.
Sweden: Police approves Quran-burning protest outside mosque
The police in Sweden has given the go-ahead to a Quran-burning protest outside a mosque in Stockholm on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
Post sensational concert, Beyoncé blamed for sudden inflation in Sweden
Global celebrities are known for breaking records, garnering a cult following, and being inspirational figures.
How Sweden's electrified road will charge EVs on the go
As part of an initiative to improve infrastructure for electric mobility, Sweden has started working on the world's first permanent electrified motorway.
Avoid these common tourist mistakes in Sweden
Whenever you travel to a new country, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with the local social and cultural etiquette.
5 countries where applying for a Schengen visa is tricky
The Schengen visa is a type of tourist visa that allows travelers to visit most countries in the European Union, except Cyprus and Ireland.
Ericsson to axe 8% of its workforce; 8,500 employees affected
After the tech industry, it is now the telecom sector's turn to be hit by layoffs.
Air India's Newark-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after oil leak
An Air India flight from Newark (United States) to Delhi on Wednesday made an emergency landing in Stockholm, Sweden, after the pilot reported an oil leak.
Swedish woman flies to India to marry Uttar Pradesh man
A woman from Sweden reportedly traveled to India to get married to a man she met online, setting a new example of how love knows no boundaries!
5 weird Christmas traditions from around the world
While it may have started as a solely Christian festival, people from around the world have added their touch to Christmas with their own traditions along the way.
Activist Greta Thunberg sues Sweden for 'failing on climate'
One of the youngest climate activists, Greta Thunberg, along with other activists, has sued her native country Sweden claiming that it has failed to take "adequate measures to stop climate change."
Mysterious 'blue' aurora leaves skywatchers puzzled. But what caused it?
The bluish-green display of lights that was recently observed in the skies over the Lapland region in Sweden was not an ordinary one.
5 souvenirs that boast Sweden's rich culture and traditions
Sweden is famed for multiple attractions and experiences that everyone enjoys.
Sweden calling? Check out these 5 incredibly unique hotels
Known for its idyllic landscapes, beautiful lakes, abundant forests, and inviting coffee culture, Sweden is considered one of the most stunning destinations to visit.
5 most unique accommodations in the world
If you are someone who loves adventure, and thrill on your vacation, then ditch the standard luxurious accommodations this time and choose something unique, wacky, and out of the box.
Finland announces support for NATO membership; Russia warns of consequences
Leaders of Finland on Thursday supported the move to apply for joining the United States-led military alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Peaceful Sweden witnesses riots sparked by Quran burnings, dozens arrested
Sweden is witnessing violent clashes across many cities between police and protesters opposing a far-right party's plans to burn copies of the sacred Islamic book—the Quran.
Russia: Hundreds of dead ravens fall from sky; experts baffled
Hundreds of dead ravens have been seen falling from the sky in apocalyptic scenes in the Ust-Tarka village of Novosibirsk Oblast in Russia.
COVID-19 patients have higher risk of dying after cardiac arrest
COVID-19 patients who suffer a cardiac arrest are far more likely to die than those who are not infected, according to a study published on Friday which found that women, in particular, have the highest risk.
Sweden: Riots in Malmo after far-right activists burn Quran
Violent protests broke out in the Swedish town of Malmo late Friday after a Quran-burning incident earlier in the day.
Coronavirus: Swedish Princess starts volunteering at hospital after 3-day training
As the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a huge burden on healthcare workers around the world, a Swedish Princess has started working at a hospital.
PewDiePie hits 100 million subscribers on YouTube; congratulations pour in
Swedish YouTube personality Felix Kjellberg is on a roll.
#DreamJobAlert: Sweden's 'Eternal Employment' will pay you to do nothing
Imagine a job where you don't have to do anything, but will get paid anyway. Sounds impractical?
Tea-seller and globetrotter: Story of a 70-year-old Keralite couple
If you think you are too broke to travel the world, you might want to take some tips from this Keralite couple who has traveled to 23 countries just by selling tea and coffee.
Man sentenced for sending mail bomb, threats to Swedish lawmakers
A Swedish man was convicted of attempted murder yesterday for sending a letter bomb to a bitcoin company in London and threatening letters to lawmakers in Sweden, including government members.
Sweden TV says 'Chinese poop in the open'; triggers outrage
It is an ugly world we live in. It is filled with bigots, racists, and despicable people.
Sweden: Thieves flee with royal jewels in a speedboat
Sweden Tuesday saw a daring robbery, when two thieves nicked "priceless" crown jewels from the Strängnäs Cathedral in Stockholm and fled - in a speedboat.
Study: Beer was mass-produced in Sweden in the Iron Age
A new archaeological study has found evidence that malt for brewing beer was produced as early as the Iron Age in Sweden.
Nobel prize in Literature cancelled after sexual assault scandal
The Swedish Academy announced, on Friday, about the cancellation of Nobel Prize in Literature this year.
One-third women in rural India unaware of breast cancer: Study
A study conducted by a doctoral student in Sweden revealed, one in three women in rural India had not heard of the breast cancer.
Scientists to develop AI-powered robot clones of dead people!
Scientists from Sweden are reportedly developing ways related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create "fully conscious copies" of people after they die.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange given Ecuador citizenship
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now a citizen of Ecuador, which is also helping him reach a "dignified and just" solution with Britain.
Nobel literature prize-awarding Swedish Academy rattled by sex scandal
A sex scandal has rattled the Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel Literature Prize.
New method keeps hearts "alive" for 12 hours outside body
When it comes to heart transplantation, preservation time has always been a problem.
Museum of Failure features Apple's Newton, Google Glass
The latest additions, to Sweden's prestigious (or not so prestigious, it's a confusing affair) Museum of Failure, are Google Glass and Apple Newton.
Taslima Nasreen's Indian visa extended again for a year
Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has had her Indian visa extended again for one year w.e.f. July 23.
Museum of Failure features Apple's Newton, Google Glass
The latest additions, to Sweden's prestigious (or not so prestigious, it's a confusing affair) Museum of Failure, are Google Glass and Apple Newton.
Sweden re-introduces military conscription
The Swedish government has voted to bring back military conscription. According to sources, service will be made compulsory form 1 January 2018.
Swedish politician argues for paid sex break
A small town Swedish politician, named Per-Erik Muskos, from the town of Övertorneå in northern Sweden, has proposed that Swedish citizens should get an hour-long paid break from work to go home and have sex with their partners.
Government explores 'electric highways' for India
The Indian government has sought proposals from Sweden to explore the feasibility of building an 'electric highway'.
Economics Nobel Prize winners: Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström
The 2016 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to the 68-year-old British economist and Harvard Professor Oliver Hart and 67-year-old Finnish economist and MIT Professor Bengt Holmström.
Swedish church to drop Bibles in ISIS-controlled areas
A church group from Sweden plans to drop mini electronic Bibles in Iraq over ISIS-controlled regions.