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Silent Minute at the LKAB Mine

A collapse at the LKAB mine in Kiruna claimed one life on Saturday evening.

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New Moderates to be Renewed

With bleak opinion polls in his briefcase, Prime Minister Fredrick Reinfeldt says it’s time to kindle new life into the New Moderates.

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Fewer Iraqi Asylum-Seekers Welcome

Sweden is airing the welcome mat less and less when it comes to Iraqi asylum-seekers.

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Carl Bildt Welcomes Serbian Election Results

Commenting on Boris Tadic’s re-election victory as Serbia’s president - Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said it was good for Serbia and the entire region.

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Swedes Evacuated From Chad

Despite the EU’s military mission to Chad being put on hold, Sweden continues to push for a UN mandate.

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Anti-Discrimination Laws to Change In Sweden

The seven anti-discrimination laws currently in place in Sweden will soon be combined into one all-encompassing law.

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Sweden's Nuder Not Happy

Social Democrat Pär Nuder has declared his anger at being forced to leave his role as economic spokesman for the party.

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Rise in Antibiotics Prescriptions in Sweden

The number of prescriptions written out for antibiotics in Sweden last year increased for the third year in a row.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day In Sweden

Sweden took part in the worldwide Holocaust Remembrance Day over the weekend.

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Gripen to be Sold to Thailand

Despite protests the coalition government has given the approval to sell Gripen jet fighters to Thailand.

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Swedish Municipalities to Tackle Climate Issues

According to Christian Democrat party leader Göran Hägglund every municipality should take more responsibility in dealing with the issue of climate change.

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Largest Opposition Poll Lead Ever In Sweden

A new poll reveals a record gap between the government and the opposition parties.

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