Sweden June 7, 2024 Royal Swedish Opera hit with $300K fine after stage technician dies from 40-foot fall The Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera has been fined after a stage technician died last year when he fell more than 40 feet from a balcony, officials say.
Sweden June 6, 2024 Sweden travel guide for an exciting Nordic vacation This travel guide details some of the must-see places in Sweden, highlighting its breathtaking views, innovative cities and deep-rooted cultural traditions.
Sweden June 5, 2024 9 authentic Swedish food dishes to try, from comfort foods to sweet desserts Do you want to mix new foods into your daily meals? Consider these nine foods that are authentic Swedish dishes, including dinner items like kroppkakor and desserts like prinsesstårta.
Sweden May 31, 2024 ABBA to receive rare Swedish knighthood for pop career Swedish pop quartet ABBA are set to receive the prestigious knighthood known as the Order of the Vasa at a ceremony on May 31, 2024. The award has not been given in almost 50 years.
Sweden May 29, 2024 Sweden pledges record $1.2B in military aid to Ukraine, including advanced air defense Sweden has agreed to donate $1.23 billion in military aid to Ukraine. It includes air defense, artillery ammunition and armored vehicles, officials say.
Sweden May 15, 2024 Fatal fire at popular Swedish theme park was caused by welding operation, report says A welding operation at a water park under construction in Sweden's Goteborg led to a massive fire in February, resulting in one fatality, according to a report.
Music May 10, 2024 Eden Golan, Israeli Eurovision contestant, surrounded by boos, applause and tight security ahead of finals Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision contestant, faces both boos and cheers on stage. Her security team doesn't let her travel as the city of Malmö roils with more than 10,000 protestors.
Sweden May 8, 2024 Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off If Nemo, representing Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest, wins the competition this weekend, it would mark the first nonbinary contestant to bring home the iconic crystal microphone.
Europe May 6, 2024 Denmark's new monarchs visit Sweden on first official trip abroad Denmark's King Frederik X and Queen Mary embarked on their inaugural official visit abroad, heading to Stockholm. This marks the first visit for the new Danish monarchs.
Sweden May 2, 2024 Eurovision Song Contest organizers prepared to remove Palestinian flags, symbols from upcoming event The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden, say they have the right to remove Palestinian symbols as large protests are expected.
Sweden April 26, 2024 Sweden's defense committee recommends $5B increase in country's military budget by 2030 Sweden's parliamentary committee has recommended increasing the military budget by nearly $5 billion until 2030 to improve air defenses and expand conscription.