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...
Sweden to increase spending for defense to 3.5% of GDP
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has announced that the country aims to increase its spending on defense to 3.5% of GDP by 2023. This ann...
Sweden aims to be first country to eradicate cervical cancer
The Swedish government has announced its aim to be the first country to eradicate cervical cancer through a widespread vaccination program. As part of...
Mass shooting in Sweden: 11 people killed in Örebro school shooting state Police
On Tuesday 4th February, Sweden’s worst mass shooting took place at a school in Örebro, leaving at least 11 dead, including the gunman. Swedish Police...
Sweden to tighten rules on dual citizens who commit crimes in the country
Sweden has announced that dual citizens who commit crimes in the country should lose their citizenship due to being labeled as threats to national sec...
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Norway and Sweden qualify to football tournament
Norway’s and Sweden’s national women’s teams have both qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 football tournament. Norway be...