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Hungary finally ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid under mounting international pressure

February 20, 2024

Hungary finally ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid under mounting international pressure

After more than 18 months of delays by Hungary's governing party, the country is ready to support Sweden's NATO bid. NATO requires a unanimous vote of approval to admit new members.

1 missing, 16 injured as firefighters struggle to put out fire at popular Swedish theme park

February 13, 2024

1 missing, 16 injured as firefighters struggle to put out fire at popular Swedish theme park

One person is missing, and 16 people were injured as firefighters in Sweden continue to battle a blaze at a water park in one of the country’s largest theme parks.

Fire breaks out at water park under construction at popular Swedish theme park

February 12, 2024

Fire breaks out at water park under construction at popular Swedish theme park

A fire broke out on Monday at a waterpark being constructed within Liseberg park, a popular theme park in Gothenburg, Sweden. The blaze prompted evacuations of several buildings.

Man extradited from Sweden to face charges linked to Boston arson case targeting Jewish organizations

February 5, 2024

Man extradited from Sweden to face charges linked to Boston arson case targeting Jewish organizations

The brother of a suspect linked to arson cases targeting Jewish institutions in Boston in 2019 has been extradited from Sweden to face charges of obstructing the investigation.

US senators urge Hungary to ratify Sweden's NATO membership 'without further delay'

February 2, 2024

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.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in London for blocking oil and gas conference

February 1, 2024

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.

Suspected explosive device found outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden

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's Macron receives ceremonious welcome as state visit to Sweden commences

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.

If you can’t name a half-decent role model, you can’t work here

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 approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid

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.