Swedish navy encountering Russian submarines ‘almost weekly’ – and more could be on the way

Moscow 'continuously reinforcing' its presence in the region, says Swedish chief of operations Capt Marko Petkovic…

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/06/swedish-navy-chief-russia-baltic-presence-ukraine-peace

 

Deadly Nordic heatwave supercharged by climate crisis, scientists say

The prolonged Nordic heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows "no country is safe from climate change", scientists say. 

Norway, Sweden and Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86F) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of "tropical nights", when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F)...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/14/nordic-heatwave-climate-crisis-sweden-norway-finland

 

Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US letter urging city to scrap diversity initiatives | Sweden | The Guardian

City official says it will not comply with a letter seeking to impose Donald Trump's rollback of diversity measures …

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/stockholm-rejects-us-letter-urging-city-to-reverse-diversity-initiatives 

 

‘Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war | Europe | The Guardian

Apps and booklets are offering advice on how to build a bunker, stockpile food and live without electricity in case the worst happens…

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/29/would-you-survive-72-hours-germany-and-the-nordic-countries-prepare-citizens-for-possible-war

‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China | Automotive industry | The Guardian

Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn't rely on scarce raw materials…

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/21/breakthrough-battery-from-sweden-may-cut-dependency-on-china

Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow | Euronews

Finland and Sweden will become "targets" for Moscow if they join NATO, warned the Russian ambassador in Stockholm…

https://www.euronews.com/2023/03/29/swedes-will-be-sent-to-their-deaths-if-they-join-nato-warns-moscow

Finland hints at Russia’s involvement in Quran-burning protest in Sweden | Al Arabiya English

Finland's foreign minister hinted that Russia may have been involved in last week's Quran-burning protest that threatens to derail Sweden's accession to NATO…

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/01/28/Finland-hints-at-Russia-s-involvement-in-Quran-burning-protest-in-Sweden

Wanted: 100,000 pioneers for a green jobs Klondike in the Arctic

Northvolt is looking in particular for immigrants to Sweden who have good English and a technical background, says Katarina Borstedt, the person responsible for finding the more than 3,000 people needed for the battery factory. "You don't have to learn Swedish before you can work at Northvolt," she says.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/19/sweden-north-green-jobs

Sweden tells Texas how to keep turbines spinning in freezing weather | TheHill

... Researchers from Sweden power company Skellefteå Kraft use heating carbon fiber technology to prevent wind turbines from icing over...

https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/energy/539460-sweden-tells-texas-how-to-keep-turbines-spinning-in

Sweden to increase military spending by 40% as tension with Russia grows

Sweden will increase military spending by about 40% in the next five years and double the number of people conscripted into its armed forces as it aims to strengthen its defence amid growing tensions with Russia, the government has said.....
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/15/sweden-to-increase-military-spending-by-40-as-tension-with-russia-grows

Defund the police? Lessons from Sweden, England, Scotland, Finland, Switzerland - The Washington Post

Amid the protest wave following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the rallying cry of "defund the police" has gained momentum. President Trump is “appalled” by the movement, according to White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany. To some critics, it sounds radical. But advocates say it is simply about narrowing the role of police and investing in services specifically designed to address issues such as mental health, rehabilitation and homelessness. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/police-protests-countries-reforms/2020/06/13/596eab16-abf2-11ea-a43b-be9f6494a87d_story.html

Lockdown protesters shout 'be like Sweden' — but Swedes say they are missing the point

Known for its socialized health care, progressive tax system and liberal social policies, Sweden rarely finds cheerleaders among conservative commentators and activists in the United States. But on homemade placards at anti-lockdown protests in the last month, an unusual slogan has been spotted: “Be more like Sweden.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/lockdown-protesters-shout-be-sweden-swedes-say-they-are-missing-n1207566

Suicide rates fall after gay marriage legalised in Sweden and Denmark

Suicide rates fall after gay marriage legalised in Sweden and Denmark....
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/14/suicide-rates-fall-after-gay-marriage-laws-in-sweden-and-denmark

What would parenting be like if fathers took six months of parental leave? Take a look - The Washington Post

The photos all show seemingly mundane moments of family life: A parent bathing an infant in a kitchen sink, another wrangling toddlers into a stroller, or coaxing a forkful of food into a daughter’s mouth. If the parents had all been mothers, the photos wouldn’t be particularly exceptional. ....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/09/07/what-would-parenting-be-like-if-fathers-took-six-months-parental-leave-take-look/

How religion is viewed in Sweden | Bjorn - Sweden | Talk Heathen 03.27

Interview:

https://youtu.be/GbCLnS1CnLw

Sweden says it built a Russian fighter jet killer — and stealth is totally irrelevant - Business Insider

Sweden's Air Force says its Gripen E fighter jets are designed to kill Russia's fearsome Sukhoi fighter jets, and that they have a "black belt" in that type of combat. The Gripen E can't carry the most weapons, has no real stealth, isn't the longest-range, fastest, or even cheapest jet, but has a massive and respected electronic warfare capability. ....
https://www.businessinsider.com/sweden-built-a-russian-fighter-jet-killer-and-stealth-is-irrelevant-2019-2

Thousands Of Swedes Are Inserting Microchips Under Their Skin - NPR

Proponents of the chips say they're safe and largely protected from hacking, but one scientist is raising privacy concerns around the kind of personal health data that might be stored on the devices. ....
https://www.npr.org/2018/10/22/658808705/thousands-of-swedes-are-inserting-microchips-under-their-skin

5 important stories that have nothing to do with the White House - PBS NewsHour

Issues with recovery from historic flooding in Kerala, India, the start of the murder trial for the fatal Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald, and other stories we're reading this week. ....
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/5-important-stories-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-the-white-house-5

Two Americans Discussing The Pros & Cons of Living In Sweden

https://youtu.be/G9nZA9Briok

Russian Defense Minister Threatens Response If Sweden and Finland Join NATO - Newsweek

"This trend clearly indicates that NATO countries are trying in every possible way to prevent Russia from emerging as a geopolitical competitor." ...
https://www.newsweek.com/russian-defense-minister-threatens-response-if-sweden-finland-join-nato-1040806