Nordic states oppose relaxing EU carbon market requirements
The prime ministers of Sweden, Finland and Denmark oppose plans to relax EU carbon market requirements, warning that the move could put industrial inv...
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Swedish police wound armed man in shooting outside Stockholm’s royal palace
An incident occurred on 6 October in which an armed man was shot by police outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace after he was seen carrying a weapon. A spo...
Six crypto firms ordered to pay $56M in additional taxes in Sweden
A Skatteverket investigation into Sweden’s crypto sector has resulted in hefty tax bills for six companies in Boden, with the firms collectively order...
Historic rail link between Sweden and Finland opens
A new rail link has opened between Sweden and Finland, marking the first passenger connection between the two countries since 1988. The rail service l...
Clothing and kitchenware containing ‘forever chemicals’ to be banned in Sweden
Sweden has announced a ban on “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, in clothing, kitchenware, cosmetics, and other products beginning in 202...
New coalition led by Sweden backs tighter EU visa restrictions for Russians
Sweden is leading a coalition of 10 countries pushing for tighter EU visa restrictions on Russians travelling within the Schengen area. In a joint let...
AI in Europe: Sweden emerges as one of the region’s top AI adopters
According to Statistics Sweden, Sweden is among the leading countries in Europe for the adoption of AI technologies by businesses. Statistics Sweden’s...
Storm Dave in Sweden: 30,000 homes left without power
Storm Dave has left more than 30,000 homes in Sweden without electricity after hitting the southern and western regions of the country. Broadcaster SV...