- BreakingSweden rejects 'world's oldest refugee's' asylum application
Bibihal Uzbeki, 106, travelled to Sweden from Afghanistan with her family to seek asylum. She has now been told to leave after her application was rejected, reports Blankspot.
- 1 hour ago, 18 Aug 17, 5:36am - - It's now possible to buy your own airport in Sweden – if you can convince the owner
Ever wanted to own an airport? A man in western Sweden is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for someone to do just that and purchase one he built himself – provided they meet his high standards.
- 16 hours ago, 17 Aug 17, 2:51pm - - Russian court to hear plea for files on vanished Holocaust hero Wallenberg
Russia has set a September hearing date for descendants of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who vanished after being jailed in the Stalin-era USSR, as they sue the security service for access to its archive.
- 17 hours ago, 17 Aug 17, 2:00pm - - Kim Wall presumed dead: Copenhagen Police
Copenhagen Police have confirmed that they are looking for a body in the ongoing search for missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall.
- 19 hours ago, 17 Aug 17, 12:23pm - - Protesters to march against 'chaos' in Swedish maternity care
A series of demonstrations have been organized in 15 towns and cities across Sweden to protest against the "chaos" at the country's maternity wards.
- 20 hours ago, 17 Aug 17, 10:52am - - 'Swedish police should prioritize crimes against freedom of speech'
The Local speaks to Sweden's Culture and Democracy Minister Alice Bah Kuhnke about the government's plan to crack down on threats and hate against politicians, journalists and artists.
- 20 hours ago, 17 Aug 17, 10:41am - - Who will defend the defenders of free speech? How Sweden is tackling threats against politicians and journalists
Why Sweden, considered one of the world's top countries for free speech, is worried about attacks on politicians and journalists.
- 20 hours ago, 17 Aug 17, 10:40am - - Relative 'used scissors to stab victim's neck' in suspected honour killing in Sweden
A man in central Sweden has been accused of murder after a younger family member was stabbed to death in a suspected honour-related killing.
- 22 hours ago, 17 Aug 17, 9:00am - - Swedish soldiers to fend off pirates near Somalia
Thirty-four Swedish soldiers are heading to east Africa as part of international efforts to prevent attacks from Somali pirates.
- 1 day ago, 17 Aug 17, 6:27am - - The first snow of the season just fell in Sweden
The first snow of the season has fallen in northern Sweden, but most of the country still remains flake-free.
- 1 day ago, 17 Aug 17, 5:37am - - Too outrageous for public eyes? Swede's 'offensive' personal number plate request rejected
Yet another offensive number plate aficionado has had their hopes dashed in Sweden after a man failed to convince the country's transport authorities that his personalized plate attempt was innocent.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 1:20pm - - Sweden the best performing Nordic nation in new ranking of world's top universities
Sweden is the best performing Nordic nation in the latest edition of an annual global university ranking, with 11 of its academic institutions in the top 500, and three in the top 100.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 10:40am - - Technical problems force SAS planes to turn back three times in a week
A Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Shanghai was forced to turn back due to a technical problem on Tuesday evening.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 10:04am - - Sweden's government and opposition parties agree new defence deal worth billions
Sweden's coalition government has agreed a new defence deal worth 2.7 billion kronor ($334 million) per year with two of the centre-right opposition parties.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 9:27am - - Almost 580,000 now waiting for apartments in Stockholm
The waiting time to get a rental apartment from Stockholm's housing queue has grown almost a year longer in the space of a year.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 7:51am - - Björn Borg picks tennis ace for Europe vs World cup
Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg has picked a player for his Team Europe facing John McEnroe's Team World at a tournament to be attended by some of the world's best tennis stars.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 6:21am - - Swedish prisoners demand better toilet paper
Inmates at a Swedish prison have reported the institution to Sweden's Justice Ombudsman because they are unhappy with the quality of the toilet paper, Swedish public broadcaster SVT reports.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 5:52am - - Surströmming: What you need to know before trying Sweden's fermented herring
Before you turn your nose up at Sweden's pungent-smelling fermented surströmming, read this.
- 2 days ago, 16 Aug 17, 4:59am - - Don't risk irritating Sweden's famous white elk, expert warns
Experts have warned sightseers hoping to catch a glimpse of Sweden's famous white elk to take care as the animal could be dangerous.
- 3 days ago, 15 Aug 17, 3:18pm - - One dead in southern Stockholm shooting
Police have launched a murder investigation after one man died in a shooting in southern Stockholm.
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