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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.

NATO December 26, 2023

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.

Sweden December 13, 2023

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.

Sweden December 12, 2023

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.

Sweden December 11, 2023

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.