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Sweden September 28, 2023

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.

Sweden September 28, 2023

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.

Sweden September 28, 2023

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.

Sweden September 26, 2023

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.

Europe September 22, 2023

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.

Europe September 13, 2023

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.

Sweden September 5, 2023

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.

Sweden August 28, 2023

Russian man charged with spying on United States, Sweden

Sergej Skvortsov was charged on Aug. 28, 2023, with spying on Sweden and the United States. He allegedly spied on the two countries over a nine-year period.

Sweden August 17, 2023

Sweden raises terrorism alert to second-highest setting following recent Quran burnings

Following Quran burnings in Sweden, the country has raised its terrorism alert level to the second-highest setting. Police have allowed the burnings, citing freedom of speech.

Sweden August 14, 2023

Swedish official says citizens abroad should observe 'vigilance and caution' following recent Quran burnings

Sweden's National Security Advisor announced that residents abroad should observe "vigilance and caution" following recent Quran burnings in the country.

Turkey August 2, 2023

Swedish Consulate in Turkey targeted in gun attack; employee injured, assailant arrested

A Turkish staffer at the Eurasian nation's Swedish Consulate in Izmir has been hospitalized after being wounded in a gun assault at the office.