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...
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Famous chess bar in Sweden opens second location in country
Svarta Hästen, Sweden’s iconic, first-of-its-kind chess bar, has expanded, opening a second location in Gothenburg. The original bar, launched in 2023...
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...
Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce begin in Sweden
Sweden is launching a trial for an additive-free, plant-based protection for fresh produce, aiming to be a sustainable alternative to plastic packagin...
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 sees mass ransomware attack on major IT systems supplier
Sweden has seen a huge ransomware attack on its IT systems supplier, Miljödata, affecting 200 municipalities and regional governments across the count...