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Sweden offers to pay migrants from third-world countries $34,000 to self-deport

September 17, 2024

Sweden offers to pay migrants from third-world countries $34,000 to self-deport

Sweden promises to crack down on migrants by offering over $30,000 to every migrant that self-deports back to their country of origin.

On this day in history, August 23, 1973, a bank robbery in Sweden leads to 'Stockholm syndrome'

August 23, 2024

On this day in history, August 23, 1973, a bank robbery in Sweden leads to 'Stockholm syndrome'

The bank robbery and hostage situation that would lead to the coining of the phrase "Stockholm syndrome" began in Sweden on this day in history, August 23, 1973.

Sweden reports first case of highly infectious mpox virus outside Africa amid outbreak there

August 15, 2024

Sweden reports first case of highly infectious mpox virus outside Africa amid outbreak there

Sweden's public health agency on Thursday said that the country had recorded a first known case of the newer mpox variant that originated in the Congo.

Swedish model Desiré Inglander has 2-word reaction after boyfriend sets pole vault world record at Olympics

August 6, 2024

Swedish model Desiré Inglander has 2-word reaction after boyfriend sets pole vault world record at Olympics

Swedish model Desiré Inglander celebrated her boyfriend, Mondo Duplantis, after he broke a world record in pole vaulting at the Paris Olympics.

Divers discover 19th century shipwreck containing historical artifacts in Baltic Sea

July 25, 2024

Divers discover 19th century shipwreck containing historical artifacts in Baltic Sea

Polish divers off the coast of Sweden discovered a 19th century shipwreck in the Baltic Sea containing baskets of mineral water, and 100 Champagne bottles.

Safest destinations for a solo traveler: Tokyo, Stockholm and other memorable vacation spots

June 27, 2024

Safest destinations for a solo traveler: Tokyo, Stockholm and other memorable vacation spots

Here is a guide to safe and exciting travel destinations for solo travelers, including Reykjavik, Iceland; Tokyo; Wellington, New Zealand; Stockholm and Singapore.

Who is Fredrik Backman? The Swedish author behind books 'A Man Called Ove,' 'Anxious People' and more

June 24, 2024

Who is Fredrik Backman? The Swedish author behind books 'A Man Called Ove,' 'Anxious People' and more

Fredrik Backman is the Swedish author behind titles such as "A Man Called Ove," "Anxious People" and "Beartown." His books have been translated and enjoyed by millions of readers.

Sweden's oldest amusement park failed to properly test parts prior to fatal roller coaster derailment

June 14, 2024

Sweden's oldest amusement park failed to properly test parts prior to fatal roller coaster derailment

Swedish accident investigators say the country’s oldest amusement park did not properly test new parts for a roller coaster that derailed last year. One person was killed.

Sweden's defense chief voices concern over Bejing's 'aggressive' maneuvers in South China Sea

June 7, 2024

Sweden's defense chief voices concern over Bejing's 'aggressive' maneuvers in South China Sea

Sweden's Defense Chief, Pål Jonson, has voiced his concern over Beijing's repeated aggressive actions against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

Royal Swedish Opera hit with $300K fine after stage technician dies from 40-foot fall

June 7, 2024

Royal Swedish Opera hit with $300K fine after stage technician dies from 40-foot fall

The Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera has been fined after a stage technician died last year when he fell more than 40 feet from a balcony, officials say.