Sweden February 12, 2024 Fire breaks out at water park under construction at popular Swedish theme park A fire broke out on Monday at a waterpark being constructed within Liseberg park, a popular theme park in Gothenburg, Sweden. The blaze prompted evacuations of several buildings.
Massachusetts February 5, 2024 Man extradited from Sweden to face charges linked to Boston arson case targeting Jewish organizations The brother of a suspect linked to arson cases targeting Jewish institutions in Boston in 2019 has been extradited from Sweden to face charges of obstructing the investigation.
NATO February 2, 2024 US senators urge Hungary to ratify Sweden's NATO membership 'without further delay' Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the last NATO leader who has not yet approved Sweden's membership application. U.S. lawmakers have issued a statement calling for immediate action.
Sweden February 1, 2024 Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in London for blocking oil and gas conference Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was defiant outside British court as she defended her actions protesting an oil and gas industry conference last year in London.
Israel January 31, 2024 Suspected explosive device found outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden A suspected explosive device was found outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm on Wednesday, prompting the nation's bomb squad to respond.
France January 30, 2024 France's Macron receives ceremonious welcome as state visit to Sweden commences French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed with pomp and circumstance Tuesday as he arrived in Sweden for a two-day state visit with the Nordic country's king and prime minister.
OPINION January 27, 2024 If you can’t name a half-decent role model, you can’t work here An employer in Sweden asks potential hires a seemingly innocuous question: Aside from family members, who are your role models? Many don't have an answer.
Turkey January 23, 2024 Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid Turkey's parliament on Tuesday formally approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing a major hurdle for the Nordic country to join the military alliance.
Turkey January 23, 2024 Turkey’s parliament agrees to vote on Sweden’s NATO membership after prolonged debate Turkish legislators have scheduled a long-delayed vote on Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Last month, Turkey's foreign affairs committee gave its consent to Sweden's bid.
Sweden January 11, 2024 Sweden's defense ministry warning to brace for 'war' sends public into panic Swedish defense and army leader are warning citizens to brace for war as the country nears NATO membership, prompting some panic over supplies.
Europe January 2, 2024 Temps plummet to 40 below zero amid bitter Scandinavian cold spell Temperatures as low as minus 40 Fahrenheit were reported in parts of Sweden and Finland on Tuesday as the Arctic North grapples with an intense cold spell.