Sweden

Sweden 6 days ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined by Swedish court for disobeying police during protest at oil facility

Greta Thunberg, a climate activist from Sweden, has been fined by a Swedish court for disobeying police during an environmental protest at an oil facility.

Sweden 6 days ago

European country plans city with high-rises made of wood: 'Engineered Timber'

A Swedish company has outlined plans to construct a city made out of wood by 2035, aiming to combine environmental sustainability with practical and safe urban development.

Iraq July 20

Iraq severs diplomatic ties with Sweden over anti-Quran demonstration as protesters storm Baghdad embassy

Iraq has cut off diplomatic relations with Sweden Thursday following an anti-Quran demonstration in Stockholm, after protesters targeted Sweden’s embassy in Baghdad.

Europe July 19

Investigators from Sweden and Estonia will study site of Baltic Sea ferry disaster

Investigators from Sweden and Estonia are scheduled to arrive at the Baltic Sea site where a ferry carrying almost a thousand passengers sank. The 1994 disaster caused 852 deaths.

Israel July 14

Planned Torah, Bible-burning event in Sweden spurs outrage from Israeli officials: 'shameful decision'

Israel has called on the Swedish government to step in to stop protests scheduled over the weekend where the Bible and the Torah are set to be burned.

Europe July 13

Sweden high court rejects extradition requests from Turkey, citing lack of criminality under Swedish law

Sweden's Supreme Court denied Turkey's extradition requests for two unidentified men due to the act they are accused of committing not being considered a crime under Swedish law.

World July 11

Biden makes coy comment about Turkey allowing Sweden's NATO bid as country demands American F-16 fighter jets

President Biden responded to Turkey’s decision to allow Sweden to join NATO during a press conference on Tuesday. He also said NATO members would discuss Ukraine.

NATO July 10

Turkey to advance Sweden NATO bid says Stoltenberg

On the eve of the NATO summit Jens Stoltenberg announced Turkish President Erdogan has agreed to forward Sweden's accession protocol to the grand national assembly for ratification.

Europe July 4

Failure to prevent Quran-burning protests raises concerns over Sweden's NATO membership eligibility

Turkish foreign minister expressed worries about Sweden's inability to prevent Quran-burning protests, which further casted doubts on Sweden's suitability for NATO membership.

Royals July 1

Princess Madeleine of Sweden postpones move back to home country from Florida until 2024

Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her family have delayed their move back to her home country. Madeleine, her husband Christopher O'Neill and their three children will remain in Florida until 2024.