Thirsty fireman mistook ammonia for water
Fire chiefs in Gothenburg are unable to explain how one of their men accidentally downed a bottle of ammonia during a routine exercise.
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Christmas goat sacrificed already
As is an unofficial Christmas tradition, a 13-metre straw goat has already succumbed to arsonists in an eastern Swedish town.
Tree huggers branching out with threats
Stockholm officials who made the final decision to fell a beloved oak tree in the city centre have been issued with bodyguards because of threats made...
Stockholmers shocked by giant chipmunk invasion
An invasion of giant chipmunks at the turning-on ceremony for Stockholm’s Christmas lights has shocked residents and city officials alike.
Police send loaded gun through the post
Swedish police officers are to receive further training after the revelation that a loaded rifle was sent through the post for forensic analysis.
Far-right MP: “a negro is a negro”
A right-wing Swedish MP has caused controversy after claiming on Facebook that the word ‘negro’ is not racist.
Military taught how to climb trees
Swedish soldiers are to be taught how to shimmy up trees in the proper fashion in case they need to salvage unmanned drones caught in canopies.
Banana attack woman in slip-up appeal
A Swedish woman has been fined after injuring a bus driver with a half-eaten banana.