Thursday 18 - 09:45
A Swedish court has sentenced a 61-year-old man to four years and five months in prison after finding him guilty of exploiting his wife in a prolonged case of abuse and coercion that has deeply shocked public opinion in Sweden. The court determined that the man systematically forced his spouse into prostitution, exposing her to more than......
Sweden has taken a significant step toward strengthening its future energy supply by selecting Rolls-Royce SMR as its preferred partner for the development of a new generation of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The decision, announced by Swedish energy company Vattenfall, marks a major milestone in the country’s long-term strategy......
Sweden marked a historic milestone on Saturday as King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, drawing widespread public attention and national celebrations in Stockholm. The royal couple, aged 80 and 82 respectively, marked 50 years of marriage with a ceremonial procession through the Swedish capital,......
Sweden deployed fighter jets on Friday after Russian military aircraft were detected operating near its airspace over the Baltic Sea, according to the Swedish Armed Forces. Two pairs of JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets were scrambled in response to the presence of Russian combat aircraft in two separate incidents, one in the southern Baltic region......
Sweden’s centre-right government has decided to abandon its proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13, following insufficient political support in parliament, according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer. Instead of the original plan, the government will now introduce revised legislation setting the minimum......
Morocco has inaugurated a new aerospace production facility developed by Swedish engineering group Trelleborg at the MidParc industrial zone near Casablanca. The investment is valued at nearly MAD 130 million, or around $13 million, and focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the aviation and aerospace sector. The site becomes Trelleborg’s......
The Swedish industrial group Volvo Group has reported stable and strong demand across key markets, with solid performance in Europe and continued growth momentum in North America. According to the company, customer demand and deliveries in Europe remain at healthy levels across its business segments during the second quarter. In North America,......
Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker behind Persepolis, has died in Paris at the age of 56. Her family announced her death on Thursday, marking the end of a career that reshaped contemporary graphic literature and brought Iranian personal history to a global audience. Born in Rasht, Iran, in 1969, Satrapi grew......
Moroccan businessman Moulay Hafid Elalamy has taken 92.3 percent control of Arktika Capital AB, a Sweden based licensed credit institution focused on distressed debt. His son, Moulay Mhamed Elalamy, has been appointed chief executive officer of the company. The stake is held through a network of investment vehicles linked to Saham Group.......
Tesla registrations posted sharp gains across several European markets in May, with France recording a 655 percent year-on-year increase to 5,446 vehicles delivered, Sweden rising 71 percent to 858 units, and Denmark posting a 136 percent increase compared to May 2025. The figures mark a decisive reversal from 2025, when Tesla endured more......
Tesla strengthened its position in Sweden’s electric vehicle market after registering significant growth in new vehicle registrations during May. The increase highlights the continued expansion of electric mobility in Northern Europe, where consumers and policymakers remain strongly committed to sustainable transportation solutions. The......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is visiting Sweden for discussions focused on aviation and defense cooperation, according to the Swedish government. The meeting is being hosted by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The talks are expected to include updates on potential military aviation agreements, particularly involving Sweden’s......
Canada has announced plans to purchase a fleet of advanced early warning aircraft from Swedish defense company Saab instead of selecting a competing American model produced by Boeing. The decision reflects Ottawa’s growing intention to strengthen its strategic independence and diversify its defense partnerships. Prime Minister Mark......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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