Sweden: News
Explore Sweden's peaceful countryside in 7 days
Sweden's countryside is the perfect place to go for a mindful retreat.
Sweden in five words: A must-visit heritage
Sweden, with its rich history and culture, is a treasure trove of heritage sites.
Taylor Swift channels perfect showgirl in 'Fate of Ophelia' MV
Taylor Swift has unveiled the music video for her new single The Fate of Ophelia.
Swedish weddings: 5 traditions to know
Swedish weddings are a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity, making them unique and memorable.
Verisure files for $3.7B IPO, Europe's biggest since 2022
Verisure Plc, a leading security firm, has announced its intention to raise around €3.1 billion ($3.7 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO) in Stockholm.
On camera: Sweden's health minister faints during press conference
Sweden's newly appointed Minister for Health, Elisabet Lann, collapsed on stage during a live press conference on Tuesday, her first day as minister for health.
Playing video games may boost your kid's IQ: Study
A recent study suggests that playing video games is associated with a boost in a child's intelligence quotient (IQ).
This company offers staff 30-minute masturbation breaks daily. Say what!
A Stockholm-based adult entertainment firm, Erika Lust Films, has made headlines for introducing a unique workplace policy: a daily 30-minute masturbation break.
Top Swedish wedding customs you didn't know
Swedish weddings are a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, and seeing them is a wonderful experience to get an insight into the Nordic country's heritage.
Why Greta Garbo still defines timeless elegance
Swedish-born actor Greta Garbo became a cultural icon in America in the early 20th century.
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.