Category: Sweden

Following Historic Win, Will Sweden’s Right-Wing ‘Sweden Democrats’ Party Rule?

STOCKHOLM—Sweden’s national politics saw a shake-up this week as right-wing parties, including the ‘Sweden Democrats’ headed by Jimmie Åkesson, won a majority of parliamentary seats. On election night Sunday, the result was too close to call, but indicated a single-seat majority for the right-wing bloc, 175–174. After almost all votes had been counted on Wednesday, the…


Swedish Right Prepares for Power as Prime Minister Accepts Election Defeat

STOCKHOLM—The head of Sweden’s Moderate Party, Ulf Kristersson, said on Wednesday he would begin the work of forming a new government after Prime Minster Magdalena Andersson conceded her Social Democrats had lost the weekend’s general election. The right-wing bloc, which includes Moderates, Sweden Democrats, Christian Democrats, and Liberals, appears set to get 176 seats in…


Sweden, Finland Step in to Avert Lehman-Like Situation for Power Companies

STOCKHOLM/HELSINKI—Finland and Sweden on Sunday announced plans to offer billions of dollars in liquidity guarantees to power companies in their countries after Russia’s Gazprom shut the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, deepening Europe’s energy crisis. Finland is aiming to offer 10 billion euros ($9.95 billion) and Sweden plans to offer 250 billion Swedish crowns ($23.2…


A Swedish Conversion Pushes the Envelope of Unique

In a world where even the most luxurious properties have begun to take on a kind of cookie-cutter glamour, the rare and unusual are eye-catching. This amazing residence in the heart of Sweden’s most biodiverse nature areas was once used as stables for livestock. The guest house is simple, yet well-equipped to ensure guest comfort….


Fire on Baltic Sea Ferry Is Out, No Injuries

STOCKHOLM—A fire was reported Monday on a passenger ferry carrying nearly 300 people from Sweden to Latvia but officials said the blaze—which they described as “limited”—was put out. No one was reported injured. The ferry was north of Sweden’s Baltic Sea island of Gotland when the fire broke out. No one was evacuated but one…


Sweden: 2 Wounded in Shopping Center Shooting

STOCKHOLM—Swedish police say two people have been wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in the southern city of Malmo. A suspected was arrested after the shooting Friday afternoon at the Emporia shopping center, which police said appeared to be gang-related. “Police are on site with big resources to map the incident by interviewing…


Sweden | Simple Happiness Episode 21

Relax and let your worries be replaced by stunning aerial nature views from some of Sweden’s most beautiful and iconic landscape locations captured in 4K ultra-high definition, paired with a brand new meditation piano musical masterpiece. This video can be used to relax, sleep, meditate, do yoga, study, work, read, and more. Credit: Simple Happiness…


US Senate Votes to Support Finland, Sweden Joining NATO

The U.S. Senate on Aug. 3 voted with overwhelming bipartisan support to approve Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, expanding the Western military bloc in a response to the Russia–Ukraine war. The Senate voted 95–1 to support ratification of the two countries’ accession documents. The ratification had required approval by two-thirds of the chamber. President…


US Senate Votes in Favor of Finland, Sweden Joining NATO

The U.S. Senate on Aug. 3 overwhelmingly approved Finland and Sweden’s candidacy to NATO, expanding the Western military bloc in a response to the Russia–Ukraine war. The Senate voted 95–1 to support ratification of the two countries’ accession documents. The ratification required approval by at least two-thirds of the chamber. President Joe Biden had sought…


Turkey Warns It Can ‘Freeze’ Sweden, Finland’s NATO Process

ANKARA—Turkey can still “freeze” Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO unless the two countries take steps that meet Ankara’s security demands, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday. Last month, Turkey lifted its objection to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance but warned that it would block the process if they fail to extradite suspects…