Finland, Sweden agree to assist NATO in patrolling Icelandic airspace
The Swedish and Finnish governments have agreed to take part in a NATO-backed effort to patrol airspace surrounding Iceland. Iceland, which has no air...
Drunk Swede accused of running over police officer on Segway
Swedish authorities arrested a drunken man at the weekend for allegedly running over a police officer with a Segway during an attempted getaway.
Swedish officials warn of dyed pork sold as beef
Swedes are being warned by the country’s food authority that some 20 tonnes of dyed pork has been sold as beef.
Swedish court overturns acquittal in transgender rape case
A court of appeals in Sweden has overturned the acquittal of a man charged with raping a transgender woman. The ruling comes more than a year after th...
Elderly Swedish woman mistakenly reported dead
An elderly woman was reported dead in the southern Swedish city of Borås last week, despite the fact that she was still living in a retirement home.
North Korean economists quietly visit Sweden
North Korean trade delegates have recently visited Sweden to study the Nordic country’s economy and government.
Ecuador embassy on Assange ordeal: We’re prepared for any situation
Officials from the Ecuadorian embassy in London have said the diplomatic mission is “prepared to withstand any situation” while providing Julian Assan...
Survey: Swedes ‘ok’ with noisy sex
A recent study has revealed that Swedish residents are generally not overly bothered by the sound of their neighbours having loud sex. The figures com...