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Sweden's top court rejects extradition request for journalist wanted by Turkey

December 19, 2022

Sweden's top court rejects extradition request for journalist wanted by Turkey

The top court in Sweden has denied an extradition request for Bulent Kenes, a journalist who is wanted by Turkey. He is accused of being involved in a coup attempt in Turkey.

4 chimpanzees euthanized after escaping from Swedish zoo

December 15, 2022

4 chimpanzees euthanized after escaping from Swedish zoo

Four chimpanzees that escaped from a Swedish zoo were euthanized. A spokeswoman said the chimps had to be put down because there was not enough tranquilizer.

Sweden touts nuclear energy as remedy to Russian dependence, high prices: 'a dire situation'

December 11, 2022

Sweden touts nuclear energy as remedy to Russian dependence, high prices: 'a dire situation'

Sweden began the process to join NATO after decades of neutrality following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Moscow's threat to the security landscape of the region.

Greta Thunberg joins lawsuit against Swedish government alleging 'insufficient' climate policies

November 26, 2022

Greta Thunberg joins lawsuit against Swedish government alleging 'insufficient' climate policies

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined in on a lawsuit against the government of Sweden alleging inaction on climate change that violates its Constitution.

Sweden finds traces of explosives near damaged Nord Stream pipeline: 'Gross sabotage'

November 18, 2022

Sweden finds traces of explosives near damaged Nord Stream pipeline: 'Gross sabotage'

Swedish investigators found evidence of explosives on "foreign objects" near where the Nord Stream pipelines were damaged in what they say was "gross sabotage."

Cobra that went missing in Swedish zoo still free 6 days later

October 28, 2022

Cobra that went missing in Swedish zoo still free 6 days later

A king cobra snake that escaped from its home in a Swedish zoo six days ago was finally located in its terrarium, but is still free after not being captured.

Incoming Swedish PM introduces new center-right coalition government

October 18, 2022

Incoming Swedish PM introduces new center-right coalition government

The incoming prime minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, has announced his plans to introduce a new center-right coalition and change the country's course on issues such as immigration.

Europe’s rightward shift could bring pro-American allies if conservatives follow Reagan platform

October 16, 2022

Europe’s rightward shift could bring pro-American allies if conservatives follow Reagan platform

Europe’s rightward shift could bring pro-American allies in nations like Italy, Sweden if conservatives follow Reagan platform of freedom and democracy.

Sweden's prime minister refuses to share pipeline probe results with Russia

October 11, 2022

Sweden's prime minister refuses to share pipeline probe results with Russia

Sweden's prime minister has decided the country will not share details from the probe into an explosion that destroyed two pipelines in the Baltic Sea with Russia.

Syrian money launderer sentenced to 3 years by Danish court after smuggling nearly $10 million into Sweden

October 11, 2022

Syrian money launderer sentenced to 3 years by Danish court after smuggling nearly $10 million into Sweden

A Syrian money launderer has been sentenced to three years in prison after he smuggled nearly $10 million into Sweden. The man acted as a mule, carrying money across the Oresund Link.