#sweden

#sweden

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 features LGBTQ+ artists, with excitement around the upcoming competition in Malmö, Sweden. [ more ]

Record number of apartments listed on Hemnet in Sweden in April, signaling a strong market and potential interest rate cut. [ more ]

Sweden's central bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, leading major banks to lower their mortgage rates but decrease savings account rates. [ more ]

Swedish police arrested a man who allegedly injured three women with a sharp object in Vasteras, Sweden. [ more ]

England started their Euro 2025 qualifier with a draw against Sweden.

The match revealed England's defensive vulnerabilities and lack of control in possession. [ more ]

Portugal wins 5-2 against Sweden in a friendly match in Guimaraes.

Nunes, Fernandes, and others score for Portugal; Gyokeres and Nilsson net for Sweden. [ more ]

Sweden joined NATO as the 32nd member, abandoning its traditional neutrality.

Nations around the Baltic Sea are concerned about possible actions from Russian President Putin, following the invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]

Sweden's long era of neutrality is ending as it joins NATO after its last war in 1814.

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Swedish support for NATO membership has surged. [ more ]

Sweden's Prime Minister rules out sending troops to Ukraine as the country prepares to join NATO.

NATO does not have plans for combat troops on the ground in Ukraine. [ more ]

US Army sends ship with aid to Gaza

Sweden resumes aid to UN agency for Palestinian refugees [ more ]

Hungary's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership after delays.

NATO expanded with Sweden's membership, overcoming Hungary's nationalist government opposition. [ more ]

Hungary's parliament voted to ratify Sweden's NATO membership after months of delays.

Sweden's NATO membership was the final hurdle after unanimous support from all 31 alliance members. [ more ]

Denmark and Sweden have closed investigations into Nord Stream pipeline explosions.

Russia and the West deny involvement in the explosions, leading to international tensions. [ more ]

Sweden's NATO accession hurdle cleared by Hungary's expected ratification

Sweden's security policy shift follows Russia's invasion of Ukraine [ more ]

Hungary buys 4 Saab JAS Gripen jets from Sweden

Hungarian Parliament to vote on Sweden's NATO bid [ more ]

Russia and China engage in security-threatening activities in Sweden, including industrial espionage.

Sweden's security situation has deteriorated due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the rise in terrorist threats. [ more ]

Sweden seeks defense cooperation with Hungary amid Nato bid ratification process

Hungary's support for Sweden's Nato bid tied to addressing criticism of Orban's government [ more ]

Sweden has experienced a surge in explosions and gang violence in recent years.

The majority of the recent explosions are believed to be directed at addresses linked to the criminal network Foxtrot. [ more ]

Freedom of movement between UK and EU ended

Brits living in EU faced difficulties with residency applications [ more ]

Sweden has closed its investigation into the 2022 explosions on Russia's Nord Stream pipelines.

The explosions remain unexplained and the cause is a point of debate between Russia, Ukraine, and the West. [ more ]

Sweden's accession to NATO has caused tensions within the Kurdish community in the country.

Kurds in Sweden feel targeted and believe the government has tried to appease Turkish President Erdogan. [ more ]

Hungary is the only NATO member yet to approve Sweden's accession to the military alliance.

Hungary has maintained close ties with Russia since its invasion of Ukraine and has been dragging its feet on approving Sweden's bid to join NATO. [ more ]

The NHL and NHLPA will hold a four-team international tournament in 2025 to replace the All-Star Weekend

The participating countries will be Canada, the United States, Finland, and Sweden [ more ]

The US is disappointed with Hungary's delay in ratifying Sweden's membership in NATO.

Hungary's government has been criticized for pursuing closer relationships with Moscow and Beijing instead of prioritizing its commitments to NATO allies. [ more ]

Sweden is close to becoming a NATO member, but its accession is still not finalized.

Turkey and Hungary have raised concerns and caused delays in Sweden's NATO membership process. [ more ]

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will urge the Hungarian parliament to sign off on Sweden's Nato bid.

Hungary's foot-dragging in the ratification process has frustrated allies. [ more ]

Turkey's parliament debates Sweden's NATO membership

Hungary is the last holdout in the accession process [ more ]

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has invited Sweden's PM to discuss their accession into NATO.

Orban has been hesitant in supporting Sweden's bid and claims it is due to lies about Hungary's democracy. [ more ]

Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO accession would leave Hungary as the last holdout in the process.

Turkey's resistance to Sweden's NATO accession reflects President Erdogan's nuanced stance toward Russia. [ more ]

Henrik Borgstrom and Bobby Nardella, former members of the Hershey Bears, received their Calder Cup rings as they now play for Swedish club HV71.

Gabriel Carlsson, another former Bear, also received his Calder Cup ring as he currently plays for VLHlive in Sweden. [ more ]

Liverpool face competition from several clubs for Momodou Sonko's signature.

Sonko is focused on continuing his development and is in no rush to leave Sweden. [ more ]

Hundreds of motorists were trapped overnight on a major roadway in southern Sweden due to snow and strong winds. Emergency workers called for help from the Swedish military and were able to evacuate all those who wanted to leave their cars by Thursday afternoon. However, many cars and trucks were expected to remain stuck until Friday morning.

The heavy snow was part of a winter storm that brought cold temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to some parts of Scandinavia. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute had issued an orange warning and advised people to avoid traffic due to the hazardous weather conditions. [ more ]