The Guardian Europe
Sweden's Election Is So Close That Even the Votes Are Having Second Thoughts
Sweden's election is so tight that the left and right blocs are separated by a single mandate, because democracy loves a cliffhanger.
2026-09-13
The Guardian Europe
The Guardian Europe
Sweden's Local Food Scene Is Apparently Just People Remembering Where They Live
Sweden's Gästrikland and Hälsingland regions rediscover the radical idea that food should come from, you know, where you are.
2026-09-03
The Guardian Europe
Swedish Opposition Offers Britons a Glimmer of Hope, Because Apparently Rules Are Hard
Swedish opposition promises to save Brits from Brexit bureaucracy, because even Sweden has limits on 'hard rules' and 'no leeway'.
2026-08-21
BBC World
Swedish School Day Takes a Turn for the Swords: Several Injured, One Man Arrested
Sweden's schools are becoming a bit too acquainted with weapons, as a sword attack at Brinell School leaves several injured and everyone wondering what's next.
2026-08-15
The Guardian
Brexit's Swedish Surprise: 78-Year-Old Widow Told to Pack Bags, Dementia Patient Faces Deportation
Sweden is deporting elderly, sick Britons who missed a Brexit paperwork deadline they never knew existed - because 'reasonable grounds' apparently don't include 'nobody told us.'
2026-07-14
The Guardian
Sweden's Gender Gap: Apparently 'Most Equal' Doesn't Mean 'Equal at the Ballot Box'
Sweden's upcoming election reveals a record gender gap: men flock to the far-right while women lean left, proving that even in the 'most equal' country, the ballot box still splits by gender.
2026-07-03
The Guardian
Sweden Pays Teens to Save the Planet; Retail Jobs Suddenly Look Less Appealing
Sweden pays teens to be 'planetary stewards,' giving them actual jobs fighting climate change instead of the usual summer gig flipping burgers.
2026-04-30
The Guardian Europe
Swedish Algorithm Sends Kids on Fjord-Spanning Commutes, Then Beats Mom in Court
A Swedish algorithm sent kids on epic river-crossing commutes, then beat a mom in court when she tried to prove it was broken. The verdict: prove the black box is broken, or lose.
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