Sweden news
Sweden is a country in northern Europe whose capital and largest city is Stockholm. It is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. Sweden is one of the most developed countries in the world, with an economy built on the Nordic model. It is a member of the UN and EU.
- Video of Swedish cop riding toy horse was meant to spark giggles & build trust… in a crime plagued area, what could go wrong?
A clip of a police officer in Uppsala’s crime-troubled neighborhood fooling around at a playground was meant as a heartwarming exercise in relations building. But some Swedes think it sent the wrong signal to the bad guys.Oct 17, 2019 13:03World News - Sweden’s hunt for Russian sub 5 years ago got its military more cash, but was based on faulty intelligence, new report saysThe Swedish Navy’s fruitless hunt for a Russian sub was reportedly based on an inconclusive analysis of intelligence which was overstated under pressure from the government. MPs only learned of it after boosting defense spending.Oct 9, 2019 11:06World News
- At least 19 cars burned, barber shop rocked by EXPLOSION in Stockholm suburbSome 19 cars have been torched in the northern Stockholm suburb of Marsta, while a small explosive device went off near a local barber shop. No suspects have been detained so far.Oct 8, 2019 17:54World News
- ‘Never been so ashamed’: Stockholm’s begging ban narrowly passed in ELITE district has Swedes arguing over welcoming v. securityLidingö, a tony area whose residents include ABBA and other celebrities, has become the first in Stockholm to ban begging. Seemingly flying in the face of the Swedish identity, the move, passed by one vote, has divided the city.Oct 4, 2019 21:42World News
- Swedish school under fire for forcing kids to take part in climate strikeA school in eastern Sweden, perhaps hoping to create the next Greta Thunberg, has come in for heavy criticism after saying that its students must take part in a climate change protest during school hours.Sep 30, 2019 12:44World News
- How is that fair game? Year of hormonal therapy doesn’t make transwomen athletes weaker, study indicatesA Swedish study of people undergoing hormone therapy showed transwomen lost some of their muscle mass but maintained or even increased strength. This could reinforce the argument against pitting them in sports with cisgenders.Sep 28, 2019 13:08Sport News
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