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Sweden is a wealthy country in Scandanavia. It is a member of the EU and after decades of military non-alignment, is now bidding to join NATO in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Are Sweden's ancient forests being turned into paper?

Are Sweden's ancient forests being turned into paper?

In Sweden, the packaging industry is ravaging ancient forests for their wood.
PoliticsMarch 20, 202509:17 min
View of 14-year-old boy wearing a black anorak walking down a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood. The boy's face has been blurred to protect his identity.

The Swedish gangs recruiting teenage hitmen

The Swedish gangs recruiting teenage hitmen

Criminal gangs in Sweden are increasingly recruiting young teens online to undertake deadly hit jobs.
SocietyMarch 1, 202504:54 min
Two men stand inside a cavern

Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos

Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos

Carved into the rock beneath a Swedish city, a purpose-build Cold War cave system is being used to heat local housing.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 27, 2025
A gunman opened fire at an adult education center in the city of Orebro, Sweden, killing at least 10 people.

Sweden mourns victims of deadliest shooting in its history

Sweden mourns victims of deadliest shooting in its history

A gunman opened fire at an adult education center in the city of Orebro, killing at least 10 people.
CrimeFebruary 6, 202502:32 min
Fokus Europa | Schweden | Elche im Park

How climate change is threatening moose in Sweden

How climate change is threatening moose in Sweden

Moose in Sweden are suffering from climate change, causing reduced breeding and smaller calves.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 23, 202404:41 min
A man holds a yellow brochure titled "If the crisis or war comes" in Swedish

Nordic countries ramp up civil defenses

Nordic countries ramp up civil defenses

Under threat from Russia, the nearby countries of Sweden, Finland and Norway are updating preparedness guidelines.
ConflictsNovember 22, 2024
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A Nobel Prize medal, with an image of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, being forged with a blow torch

Is the Nobel Prize still relevant today?

The Nobel Prize faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific progress.
ScienceOctober 7, 2024
Swedish teacher Asa Lind points to a sign saying no mobile phones are allowed

Back to basics: Sweden aims to de-digitalize youth

The government says excessive screen time is causing a severe health crisis for youth, both mentally and physically.
EducationSeptember 16, 2024
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Sweden sounds alarm over Russia's 'shadow ships'

Russia circumvents sanctions by sending oil shipments past Sweden. Residents feel threatened by the "shadow ships."
ConflictsAugust 30, 202405:23 min
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How Sweden balances emission cuts with economic growth

Sweden has cut 80% of its net emissions since 1990 — while growing its economy twofold. How have they done it?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 12, 2024
Three soldiers lie on their stomachs on the ground, during NATO training

Sweden sends more soldiers to Gotland amid fears of Russia

Sweden plans to post more soliders on Gotland as the island's proximity to Russia increases its strategic importance.
SocietyJuly 1, 202404:38 min
A Swedish marine looks at a military vessel in the sea during NATO military exercises near Tovik, Norway.

With Sweden onboard, NATO's north is now sealed

It's the moment Stockholm has been impatiently awaiting as it felt left out between allies Norway and Finland.
PoliticsMarch 7, 2024
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