Sweden looks to crack down on dual-citizen gang members
A government bill with amendments regarding gang members is expected in 2026.
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NATO to deploy drones, aircraft to counter wave of Baltic Sea cable attacks
Baltic Sea country leaders are meeting in Helsinki after a series of incidents involving energy and data cables.
Sweden greenlights killing spree ahead of EUโs protection rollback
Stockholm says the killing authorisation is “compatible” with the EU law.
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Stockholm Bloodbath review โ like Game of Thrones scripted by Guy Ritchie
Based on a real mass killing, this 16th-century tale of backstabbing and beheadings is a clunker with a laddish edgeโA great deal of this actually happened,โ reads the title card at the start of this action-packed historical epic. Possibly. But itโs un…
โSecurity through obscurityโ: the Swedish cabin on the frontline of a possible hybrid war
Amid claims of sabotage of undersea cables, a small wooden structure houses a key cog in Europeโs digital connectivityAt the end of an unmarked path on a tiny island at the edge of Stockholmโs extensive Baltic Sea archipelago lies an inconspicuous litt…
Weather tracker: Nordic countries set for unseasonably mild Christmas
Temperatures expected to reach about 10C in Copenhagen and highs of 5-6C in Oslo, Stockholm and HelsinkiNordic countries are often associated with cold, snowy winters and temperatures well below zero celsius. However, this year unseasonably mild weathe…
โChina on steroidsโ: A Saudi path to a peaceful, modern Middle East
After a violent and reckless start, the crown prince is transforming his kingdom on the Gulf.
Rape inquiry linked by Swedish media to Mbappรฉ closed
Authorities said there was not enough evidence to pursue the investigation into the alleged Stockholm attack.
Rape inquiry linked by Swedish media to Mbappรฉ closed
Authorities said there was not enough evidence to pursue the investigation into the alleged Stockholm attack.
Why Europeโs health policies must prioritize chronic kidney disease
Undetected Chronic Kidney Disease affects millions in Europe, but it could be preventable, manageable and tackled with the right policies.
Russia’s Lavrov attends OSCE summit in Malta on first EU trip since Ukraine invasion
Russiaโs Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Malta on Thursday to attend an OSCE summit, in his first trip to the European Union since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Although Moscovโs top diplomat has been slapped with EU sanctions, including an …
7 reasons why Romanian voters are hacked off โ by the numbers
From poverty to emigration and corruption, here are some the issues at the top of Romanian voters’ minds โ and politicians’ programs.
Stockholm urges Chinese cargo ship to return to Swedish waters for undersea cable investigation
Stockholm urges Chinese cargo ship to return to Swedish waters for undersea cable investigation
Chinese ship linked to cable sabotage urged to move into Swedish waters
Stockholm steps up probe after two lines were cut in Baltic Sea
Swedish firm censured for use of C-word in ads for vaginal health supplements
Regulator deems posters offensive, though Elexir Pharma argues term is โnot loaded in the same way as in the UKโThe Swedish advertising ombudsman has criticised a company for using the C-word in posters to promote vaginal health supplements, saying the…
New Russian church raises suspicions in Swedish town
Itโs feared Russia could use the church as cover for future intelligence or sabotage operations.
Polandโs Tusk to meet EU, UK, NATO leaders on Ukraine after Trump win
Trump’s reelection in the U.S. presents โa serious challenge for everyone,โ Polish prime minister says.
Who might make up Trumpโs Cabinet
Donald Trump didnโt engage in formal conversations about a potential Cabinet in the run-up to his election. But that didnโt stop him from spitballing potential contenders during his frequent plane rides to campaign events, or when he is impressed by one of his allies on television. โHe would be great at this,โ or โShe would [โฆ]
Sergey Lavrov to visit Malta next month, Russian media reports
Russia’s foreign minister is expected to travel to Malta for an OSCE meeting in December.
Sweden cuts ties with Georgian government as election storm swirls
Stockholm wants to see Tbilisi moving toward “a more democratic development.”
โHope went out like a candleโ โ EU official Johan Floderus survived years in an Iranian jail
Reunited with his partner and ready to return to work, the 34-year-old Swede speaks to POLITICO.
Funding cuts could mean death of Sรกmi languages, say Indigenous parliaments
Sweden and Finland plan to withdraw funding to safeguard nine languages defined as threatened by UnescoThe Indigenous parliaments of Sweden, Finland and Norway have warned that some Sรกmi languages could disappear if Stockholm and Helsinki press ahead w…
Mbappรฉ named in rape investigation after Stockholm party, Swedish media report
On Tuesday, the prosecutor’s office confirmed that the police had registered a rape complaint, without naming anyone.
Sweden โcannot rule out Russian attack,โ defense minister says
Moscow has repeatedly threatened NATO, which has gradually turned the Baltic Sea into its own lake.
Swedish far-right leader bids to throttle criticism of wedding invite to biker gang boss
Storm grows in Stockholm after Jimmie ร kesson hosted motorcycle club chief at his marriage.
House Museum #87: Wilhelmina and Walther von Hallwyl, Stockholm
Amid the Baroque luxury is an eclectic โ and at times brilliantly bizarre โ collection that mixes Swedish, Dutch and Flemish masters with holiday souvenirs and everyday ephemera
Data reveals shift in European arms exports to Israel amid ongoing war
Germany biggest European arms exporter to Israel, reveals Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) research.
Ukraine will never join NATO on my watch, says Slovakia PM Fico
The admission of new countries to NATO requires unanimous agreement by alliance members.
Tomatoes lobbed at Swedenโs foreign minister during parliamentary debate
Garden-variety attack comes during a discussion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Iran may be behind attacks on Israeli embassies, Sweden says
Blasts and gunfire were reported near the Israeli embassies in Copenhagen and Stockholm earlier this week.
Iran may be behind attacks on Israeli embassies, Sweden says
Blasts and gunfire were reported near the Israeli embassies in Copenhagen and Stockholm earlier this week.
Iran may be involved in Nordic Israeli embassies attacks, Swedish Security services say
The choice of targets and the modus operandi suggest Iran may be behind the recent attacks on the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen, although police will not officially say if the two attacks are linked.
Hand grenades thrown near Israeli embassy in Copenhagen
In separate incident, Swedish police launch investigation after shots fired at Israeli embassy in StockholmMiddle East crisis โ live updatesPolice in Denmark and Sweden are investigating after hand grenades were thrown near the Israeli embassy in Copen…
Danish and Swedish police investigate incidents near Israeli embassies
Two explosions were reported overnight near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, while the Israeli embassy in Stockholm was shot at on Tuesday evening.
Moldova accuses Russia of trying to rig its EU referendum
The Kremlin is deploying disinformation and cash as Moldova heads to the polls, Chiศinฤu’s national security chief tells POLITICO.
Swedenโs spreading crime epidemic alarms its neighbors
Shootings by Swedish gang members in other countries ups pressure on government in Stockholm.
โAll must be beheadedโ: Revelations of atrocities at French energy giantโs African stronghold
Mozambican soldiers operating out of TotalEnergies’ natural gas plant abducted, raped and killed dozens of civilians.
Iran ran special cyber op in Sweden last year, local authorities confirm
Iran’s security service carried out a special cyber operation against targets in Sweden last year,ย the country’s prosecutor and security services revealed on Tuesday (24 September).
Solid science in Europe: a farewell song?
Maintaining the highest standards is the only avenue to strengthen the EU health sector.
Greta Thunberg carried away by police at pro-Palestine demonstration, again
The protest called for Stockholm University to sever its ties with Israeli institutions.
The great Commission puzzle: Who we think will get each portfolio
Ursula von der Leyen is about to hand out key jobs in her team. Hereโs POLITICOโs version of the next Commission.
How the EU can lead a fair and competitive transition to climate neutrality
The new European Commission must set a bold EU emissions reduction target for 2040 to ensure climate neutrality by 2050, a 90% reduction target is essential to keep the EU on track for a fossil-free future, write researchers at the Stockholm Environmen…
A Stockholm time-capsule gallery, revived by a London decorator
Designer Beata Heuman has brought sculptor Carl Eldhโs studio into the presentย
The EU fiddles while Kyiv burns
Time is running out on Ukraineโs finances, and none of the reasons behind the blocโs inaction stand up to scrutiny.
Sweden to raise fossil fuel reduction targets to level with EU climate goals
Sweden will increase the proportion of biofuels blended with fossil fuels to meet the EU’s 2030 climate targets, the government announced on Tuesday (27 August), reversing its previous policy.