Sweden April 23, 2024 Authorities seize 1.4 tons of cocaine in one of Sweden's largest-ever drug busts Swedish authorities conducted one of the country's largest cocaine seizures to date, confiscating approximately 1.4 tons of the drug near Stockholm last week.
ARCHAEOLOGY April 22, 2024 Archaeologists uncover 850-year-old treasure in ancient grave: 'Sensational find' The Jönköping County Museum in Sweden announced that it found 170 silver 'bracteates,' or coins, in a medieval grave. Experts said the coins are 800 years old.
Sweden April 17, 2024 Sweden's parliament passes a law to make it easier for young people to legally change their gender The Swedish parliament has passed a law that lowers the required age to 16 years old for people to legally change their gender; a gender dysphoria diagnosis is no longer required.
Sweden April 17, 2024 Sweden's Eurovision Song Contest to have strict security due to heightened threat of terrorism, police say Security will be tight during next month's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, due to potential unrest and terrorism threats, according to local police.
Sweden March 27, 2024 Iraqi man responsible for Quran burnings in Sweden seeks asylum in Norway after facing deportation Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man known for burning the Quran in Sweden, has announced plans to seek asylum in Norway after facing deportation orders from Sweden.
Iraq March 19, 2024 Iraq's former defense minister arrested in Swedish airport for alleged benefits fraud Iraq's former defense minister, who holds citizenship in both Iraq and Sweden, was arrested on Monday in Sweden on suspicion of illegally receiving benefits.
Germany March 19, 2024 2 Afghan nationals arrested in Germany over alleged Islamic terror plot against Swedish parliament Police in Germany arrested two Afghan nationals accused of supporting the Islamic State and plotting an attack on Swedish parliament in response to Koran burnings.
NATO March 11, 2024 Sweden’s flag is raised at NATO headquarters to cement its place as the 32nd member of the alliance The raising of the Swedish flag at NATO headquarters marked the official entrance of the Scandinavian nation into the security bloc, altering a long trajectory of geopolitical neutrality.
Sweden March 11, 2024 Greta Thunberg, other climate activists block Swedish parliament entrance in protest Climate activists, including Greta Thunberg, staged a protest outside the Swedish parliament, demanding significant reforms to address climate concerns.
NATO March 7, 2024 NATO welcomes 32nd member, expert warns bigger bloc 'exacerbates' Putin's fears Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited Washington, D.C., this week to complete the ascension process, and he will attend President Biden's State of the Union address.
Sweden March 7, 2024 Swedish security service says 4 people arrested on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist offenses' Sweden's Security Service has arrested four individuals in an investigation probing Islamic extremism, as tensions remain high following Quran burnings.