Sweden and Norway decline Trump’s Board of Peace invitation
Sweden and Norway have both declined an invitation to join Trump’s Board of Peace in its current form, according to Sveriges Radio. Speaking during th...
Sweden declares Snowy Owl now extinct in country
It has been announced that the Snowy Owl has been officially declared extinct in Sweden, marking the first bird species extinction in the country in t...
Well-preserved Neolithic dog remains found in Swedish wetland
The remains of a Neolithic dog have been found in the Swedish wetland, Logsjömossen, alongside a polished bone dagger. It was believed that the remain...
Swedish metal band Meshuggah receives Gannevik Scholarship
The popular Swedish metal band Meshuggah has received the Gannevik Scholarship for the band’s contributions to Sweden’s culture and arts. Meshuggah ha...
TV in Sweden reaches all time low as social video takes up 20% share
Mediavision has noted that TV in Sweden has reached an all time low at 30% of total video consumption, with social video increasing to a 20% share of ...
Age of criminal responsibility in Sweden to be lowered from 15 to 13
The age of criminal responsibility in Sweden is to be lowered from 15 to 13 due to the country’s rise in gang violence. Currently, children under 15 c...
Ban on mobile phones to be implemented in Swedish schools
A ban on mobile phones is to be implemented across schools in Sweden, with the aim of improving security and study conditions. The Swedish government ...
Sweden to temporarily halve food VAT in election-year budget
Food VAT to be temporarily halved in Sweden during the country’s election-year budget bill to help support households and the wider economy. VAT on fo...