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rferl.orgSwedish Support for Euro Adoption Falls Further, Majority Opposes Joining
A national statistics office poll found declining support for euro adoption in Sweden, with a majority now opposed to joining the currency used by most EU nations.
The IndependentSweden to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Next Year, Citing Falling Reading Skills but Raising Digital-Competency Concerns
The policy extends a 2023 effort to increase reading time and reduce screen exposure, particularly for younger students. A new book-focused curriculum is set for 2028.
thegatewaypundit.comNorwegian Teenager Denies Murder Conspiracy After Arrest in Huddersfield With Supplied Firearms
Johannes Natland, 19, was detained at a Huddersfield hotel on March 19 2025 while carrying a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver and 12 rounds. Prosecutors say he was recruited by the Foxtrot network to carry out a contract killing in Britain.
thehindu.comSaab Receives SEK 1.2 Billion Swedish Army Ground-Based Air Defence Contract
Saab received an order from Sweden's FMV for sensors and command-and-control systems for ground-based air defence. Deliveries are scheduled between 2029 and 2030.
The GuardianSweden Updates Guidelines on Parental Phone Use Around Children
Sweden’s public health agency released concrete recommendations Monday for parents to limit phone use around children. The guidance follows government-commissioned research on how adult screen habits affect children.
montrealgazette.comSweden to Donate 16 Gripen Fighters to Ukraine Starting 2027
Sweden announced it will transfer 16 Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine beginning in 2027. Ukraine separately agreed to buy up to 20 newer Gripen E/F jets with EU loan funds for delivery in 2030.
BloombergEricsson to Relocate Global Headquarters to Central Stockholm
Ericsson will move its global headquarters from Kista to central Stockholm. The relocation ends more than twenty years at the current site.
Swedish Analysis Finds Russian Economy Contracted 8 Percent From 2020 to 2024
Sweden's nighttime luminosity data indicate an 8 percent contraction while official Russian figures show 13 percent growth. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said inflation is understated and warned of reduced military spending capacity.
NATO Foreign Ministers Meet in Swedish City
NATO Foreign Ministers are gathering in Helsingborg, Sweden this week for their regular meeting. Sweden is hosting the session as part of its role in the Nordic region.
thehindu.comSweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting This Week
Sweden will host its first NATO foreign ministers meeting since joining the alliance more than two years ago. The country has contributed advanced military capabilities and maintained decades of cooperation with NATO forces.
finance.yahoo.comSweden Selects French FDI Frigate Design for New Luleå Class Warships
Sweden has chosen the French FDI frigate design for its new Luleå class surface combatants. The vessels will be built by Naval Group and delivered starting in 2030 with Swedish weapon systems integrated.
Sweden to Sign $4 Billion Frigate Deal with French Company
Sweden plans to sign a $4 billion agreement for frigates from a French defense firm. The contract represents the country's largest military procurement since the 1980s.
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france24.comSwedish Troops Deploy to Latvia for NATO Exercise Aurora 26
Swedish forces have arrived in Latvia to participate in Exercise Aurora 26 alongside NATO's Multinational Battle Group. The deployment focuses on training in new environments and practicing the movement of troops abroad. NATO reported that the activity supports improved coordinat…
The IndependentNATO Exercise Tests Response to Sabotage Threat Against Sweden
A Swedish-led NATO war game this week simulated an attack on the island of Gotland involving troop buildups, power outages and food shortages. Ukraine sent drone pilots to advise on tactics while U.S. forces also participated. The exercise occurred as European nations assess pote…
Breaking DefenseSaab Explores Expanding Gripen Production as Ukraine Talks Continue
Saab is examining ways to increase Gripen fighter jet output with a potential deal for up to 150 aircraft to Ukraine possibly concluding this year. A top Ukrainian official said Kyiv was ready after developing a financing plan. Sweden's defense minister said the two sides have ma…
AI System Mona Operates Cafe In Stockholm For Andon Labs
Andon Labs has deployed its AI system Mona to run a cafe in Stockholm following an earlier test in San Francisco. The deployment has included order mix-ups along with questions about ethical issues. Mona continues to operate the cafe despite those reported problems.
themarketherald.com.auSilex Completes $220 Million IPO and Begins Trading on Nasdaq Stockholm
Silex completed an initial public offering that raised about $220 million and began trading on Nasdaq Stockholm. The shares surged during the first day of trading. The debut marks the company's entry into the public markets.
indianexpress.comGerman President Steinmeier Visits Sweden, Discusses US Troop Adjustments in Europe
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Stockholm and Muskö Naval Base on May 6, 2026. He stated the US troop withdrawal does not yet endanger strategic bases, noting 30,000 to 37,000 American soldiers remain in Germany. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson addressed B…
jurist.orgSweden Detains Tanker Jin Hui in Baltic Sea, Cites False Flag and Sanctions Concerns
Swedish authorities boarded and detained the Jin Hui on Sunday while it sailed under a Syrian flag through the Baltic Sea. The vessel, listed on European Union, U.K. and Ukraine sanctions lists, is the fifth seized by Sweden's coast guard in recent weeks. Its Chinese captain was…
EuronewsStudy Reveals Disinformation on Wind Power Across Europe, with Sweden Most Affected
A new analysis identified thousands of social media posts spreading disinformation about wind energy in Europe, particularly in Sweden. The study, conducted by WindEurope and CASM Technology, examined posts from May 2024 to February 2026 and found over half involved false narrati…
pandaily.comEricsson Reports Share Repurchases for April 20-24 Period
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased its own Class B shares during the week of April 20 to 24, 2026. The company bought back shares on April 23 and April 24, according to a statement released on April 27. No repurchases occurred on the earlier days in the period.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSwedish Appeals Court Overturns Guilty Verdict, Acquits Ex-Swedbank CEO in Money Laundering Case
A Swedish court has acquitted Birgitte Bonnesen, former CEO of Swedbank, overturning a prior guilty verdict related to the bank's anti-money laundering efforts. The lower court had sentenced her to 15 months in prison. This decision resolves the legal proceedings against her.