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Swedish news in English

Monday, February 24, 2025

Centerpartiet Leader Steps Down

Muharrem Demirok has announced his resignation as leader of Sweden's Center Party after just two years in the role. Facing internal criticism and low poll numbers, Demirok stated he did not want his leadership to hinder the party's unity ahead of the 2026 elections.

2 h

Politics

Ukrainian Refugees Voice Growing Concerns

Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees in Sweden are expressing growing concerns about their future. Kateryna Golod, who fled the war and founded the Ukrainian Cultural Association in Sweden, highlights the emotional toll of global political rhetoric.

11 h

World News

Parents Faking Sick Days for Vacations

As school policies tighten on granting leave, some parents are resorting to dishonest tactics to take vacations outside official school breaks. Reports from Sweden reveal that nearly 13% of parents are willing to falsely report their children as sick to travel during off-peak times.

20 h

Education

Norrköping Hit by Four Arson Attacks

Norrköping has been shaken by a series of suspected arson attacks over the past three nights. Police are investigating four incidents, including two fires early Sunday morning—one at a car dealership and another involving flammable containers on a street.

Yesterday

Crime

Germany Faces Political Shift

Germany heads to the polls today in a pivotal federal election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, is expected to reclaim power, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is predicted to achieve its strongest results yet.

Yesterday

Politics

Protests Erupt Over Sollefteå Hospital Cuts

Thousands of residents in Sollefteå have taken to the streets to protest proposed cuts to their local hospital. The plans include shutting down critical departments such as intensive care, orthopedics, and pediatric medicine, potentially eliminating 150 jobs.

22 February, 11:48

Health

Tesla Fires Spark Investigation in Gothenburg

In Gothenburg, Sweden, five Tesla cars have been targeted in arson attacks over the past week. Two vehicles were set ablaze in the Lorensberg parking garage, while three other attempts were made in different locations.

22 February, 11:48

Crime

Sweden Faces Record-Low Birth Rates

Sweden is experiencing its lowest birth rates since records began in 1751, with 2024 marking a historic low. Experts like demographer Lena Lundkvist express concern over the trend, which has been declining since the 2010s.

21 February, 22:55

Demographics

Severe Ice Causes Chaos on Roads

Southern Sweden is grappling with severe icy conditions following an orange weather warning from SMHI. The sudden ice has led to numerous traffic accidents, including 13 incidents in Östergötland within two hours and multiple crashes in Jönköping.

21 February, 09:27

Weather

Suspected Sabotage in Baltic Sea

A new suspected cable break has been reported in the Baltic Sea near Gotland, Sweden. Authorities, including the Swedish Coast Guard and police, have launched a preliminary investigation into potential sabotage.

21 February, 09:27

World

Climate Change Threatens Ice Safety

Sweden's icy lakes, once a winter haven, are becoming increasingly treacherous due to climate change. Warmer winters have thinned ice by an average of 0.

20 February, 20:45

Environment

Toxic Fire Erupts at Waste Facility

A massive fire broke out at a waste facility near Gottåsa in Alvesta municipality, prompting authorities to issue a public warning (VMA) due to toxic smoke spreading towards Vislanda. The fire, covering an area of 100 by 100 meters, began around midnight and continues to burn.

20 February, 07:05

Environment

AR-15 sparks Swedish political debate

The AR-15 rifle has become a focal point in Sweden's political and public debates following a tragic mass shooting in Örebro. Social Democrats are urging the government to ban the weapon for hunting, citing its military design and potential misuse.

20 February, 07:05

Politics

Sweden's Birds in Sharp Decline

Sweden is witnessing a dramatic decline in its bird populations, with the number of ringed birds reaching its lowest in 35 years. The redbreast, or rödhake, has seen a staggering drop from 30,000 to 13,000 in just four years.

19 February, 22:25

Environment

Sweden Proposes New School Grading System

Sweden is considering a major overhaul of its school grading system. A new proposal suggests replacing the current A-F scale with a 1-10 grading system, aiming to better reflect students' knowledge and reduce grade inflation.

19 February, 13:04

Education

Swedish Court Blocks Climate Lawsuit

Sweden's Supreme Court has decided not to hear a high-profile climate lawsuit filed by the youth-led group Aurora. The group, consisting of 300 young people, accused the Swedish government of insufficient climate action, claiming it endangered their lives and health.

19 February, 08:29

Environment

Landerholm Faces Security Breach Probe

Henrik Landerholm, Sweden's former national security advisor, is under investigation for alleged negligence involving classified documents. The incident occurred in 2023 when sensitive materials were reportedly left behind at a conference center.

18 February, 19:07

Politics

Stockholm's $10B Health Record Overhaul

Region Stockholm and Gotland have chosen Cambio Healthcare Systems' "Cosmic" to replace the 30-year-old TakeCare system by 2029. The $10 billion deal, one of the largest of its kind, has faced political resistance, with only three of eight parties supporting it.

18 February, 14:21

Health

Crisis Response After Örebro Shooting

Following the tragic school shooting in Örebro, Sweden, the community has seen an unprecedented surge in tips and information shared with the police. Authorities report that the scale of public response is unlike anything seen before, with many expressing concerns about potential threats.

18 February, 14:21

Crime

Winter Driving Warnings After Mass Pile-Ups

This past weekend, two massive car pile-ups on Sweden's E18 and E4 highways left hundreds injured, highlighting the dangers of driving in snowy and icy conditions. According to driving instructor Pär Dahlstedt, the most common cause of such accidents is vehicles following too closely.

18 February, 00:54

Traffic

Sweden Urges New Security Analysis

Sweden's opposition leader, Magdalena Andersson, has called for an urgent update to the country's security policy analysis. She argues that the current analysis, last updated in 2024, is outdated due to recent geopolitical shifts, including the U.

17 February, 16:31

Politics

Four Men Convicted for IS Ties

Four men, including two brothers, have been sentenced to prison in Sweden for their involvement with the terrorist organization IS in Somalia. The convictions follow a high-profile raid in Tyresö last year by Swedish Security Police.

17 February, 16:31

Terrorism

Explosion Rocks Stockholm Neighborhood

A powerful explosion shook Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm early Monday morning, causing significant damage to a residential building. The blast, which occurred around 1:26 AM, destroyed the building's entrance and shattered windows in nearby apartments.

17 February, 03:20

Crime

Teens Released in Åmål School Case

Two teenagers who were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder at a high school in Åmål, Sweden, have been released but remain under investigation. The suspects were detained after students reported alarming behavior to school authorities, prompting police involvement.

16 February, 18:52

Crime

Armed Soldiers Train in Stockholm Streets

This weekend, Stockholm's streets were transformed as 2,000 armed soldiers participated in the military exercise "Birger Jarl 25. " The operation, planned years in advance, aims to prepare Sweden's military for protecting critical infrastructure and government buildings during crises.

16 February, 18:51

World