Sweden

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 4 hours ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATO

Turkish President Erdogan has dropped objection to Sweden's entry into the NATO bloc, which prompted a lengthy parliamentary approval process for the Scandinavian nation's bid.

Health 4 hours ago

Excessive worry about health can lead to earlier death, Swedish study finds

A Swedish study has found that people who have an excessive fear of illness, or hypochondriasis, tend to die earlier than those without health-related hypervigilance.

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5 killed in Sweden after elevator plunges more than 60 feet, officials say

Five people died in a construction site elevator crash in Stockholm on Monday after the elevator fell 66 feet. The cause remains unclear, leading to a halt in construction.

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Several seriously injured in Sweden's capital after construction elevator drop

A temporary elevator carrying an estimated four or five people sustained a 66-foot plunge at a Stockholm, Sweden, construction site, causing multiple serious injuries.

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Sweden signs defense pact granting US access to all Scandinavian military bases

Sweden has signed a defense pact granting the U.S. access to its military bases across Scandinavia, aiming to enhance regional security, officials say.

Media 4 hours ago

'Tomboy' who regretted gender transition breaks down crying describing difficulty of breast removal surgery

Detransitioned girl from Stockholm, Sweden, opened up about complictions from her breast removal surgery in an interview with Fox News Digital.

U.S. 4 hours ago

Experimental doctor Paolo Macchiarini seduced journalist to mask deadly surgeries, new docuseries reveals

A new Netflix docuseries details the downfall of trailblazing surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, who left a trail of dead patients in his wake after experimental trachea transplants.

Media 4 hours ago

Scandinavian city unveils plan to cure loneliness epidemic, and it starts with a simple 'hello'

Luleå, Sweden's "say hello" campaign addresses the loneliness epidemic addressed by health officials across several nations by encouraging strangers to interact.

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Sweden to empty nearly 300 tons of fuel from ferry that ran aground

Swedish authorities have announced that the remaining 300 tons of oil aboard a ferry that ran aground last month will be emptied from the vessel.

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Greta Thunberg posts then deletes 'free Palestine' post after pushback: 'I was completely unaware'

Greta Thunberg, a 20-year-old Swedish activist who travels the world to raise awareness for climate change, shared a post on X expressing support for Palestinians in Gaza.

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Sweden reports damage to undersea cable to Estonia as Finland investigates its own pipeline damage

A week after Finland reported damage to its undersea cable connecting to Estonia, Sweden also discovered partial damage made to its own telecom cable.

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2 Swedes shot dead in Belgian capital, authorities say

Two Swedish nationals were killed in a shooting late Monday in central Brussels, with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo expressing concern over a potential terrorist attack.

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Swedish capital to ban gasoline-fueled cars from downtown neighborhood

Stockholm, Sweden reportedly plans to implement a 2025 ban on gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles in a commercial district in the city's downtown.

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Sweden's national police chief expresses deep concern over escalating gang violence

The Chief of Sweden's National Police expressed deep concern on Tuesday regarding a surge in gang violence throughout the year, that resulted in numerous fatalities.

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Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for work that enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Scientists were awarded Nobel Prize in medicine for contributions to understanding how mRNA interacts with the human immune system.

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Swedish PM looks to military for help amid gang violence spike

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Thursday announced his intent to discuss how the Nordic country's armed forces can help police combat surging crime rates.

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Wandering moose causing havoc in Stockholm subway shot dead

A moose wandering the subway tracks of Stockholm, Sweden, was shot dead by a wildlife ranger Wednesday, following failed efforts to catch it or make it leave the enclosure.

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In Sweden, death toll caused by gun violence is rapidly escalating

In three separate incidents that occurred within hours in Sweden, two men died from gun violence and another woman died in an explosion.

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2 powerful explosions rip through Sweden, injuring at least 3

Within hours, two explosions total in central Sweden have struck Linkoping and Stockholm. It was not made clear whether the blasts were connected.

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Fatal shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured at Sandviken Pub near Stockholm

A shooting incident at a bar located in the northwestern vicinity of Stockholm has resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, with two others sustaining injuries.

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Man busted for scheme to collect wife's pension after gruesome find in freezer

Swedish courts had the man tested on two occasions to determine how mentally fit he was to stand trial, each time concluding he did not suffer from any mental illness.

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Oil execs stand trial in Sweden for alleged involvement in Sudanese war crimes

Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter are standing trial in Sweden for their alleged complicity in war crimes committed under the regime of Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir.