Sweden Eases Alcohol Monopoly in Bid to Support Craft Producers and Tourism

51Sweden will partially ease its century-old state monopoly on alcohol sales starting 1 June, marking a notable policy shift in a country known for some of Europe’s strictest alcohol controls. The reform, which permits direct sales by small-scale …

Sweden Bolsters NATO Air Defense in Poland with More JAS 39 Gripen Fighters

Key Points – The Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) has significantly increased its presence in Poland by deploying an additional six JAS39 Gripen C fighter jets to Malbork Air Base. -Announced on May 26, 2025, this contingent from the Blekinge Air Flotilla (F …

Second Bulker Grounds in Øresund off Sweden in a Week

Swedish authorities are trying to understand why a second bulker grounded in the Øresund area in less than a week. The incident on Saturday, May 31, was just 40 miles to the north of where a bulker went aground on Sunday, May 25, but so far there are few …

Seaweed harvesting and midsummer feasting in Sweden helped me reconnect with my island roots

“What we discard is often good for us, and ordinary things can be life-saving”.  I am sitting cross-legged on a wooden bench, holding my notepad close to my heart. I’ve been to a few unusual philosophy classes, and this feels like one of them. There’s …

Sweden tightens maritime controls to target Russian shadow fleet

Swedish flag. Stock photo: Getty Images The Swedish government has introduced regulations to enhance insurance checks on foreign vessels to counter Russia’s shadow fleet. Source: a statement of the Swedish government, as quoted by AP News and reported by …

International Children's Day celebrated in Gothenburg, Sweden

Stockholm, June 1, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC A festive event marking June 1 – International Children’s Day was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, gathering around 60 members of the Azerbaijani diaspora from various Swedish cities. Organized by the Azerbaijan …

Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine, Russian Bridge Collapse, and Sweden’s Crackdown on Shadow Fleet

As reported by the media BBC On the night of June 1, Russia carried out a series of missile and drone attacks on several Ukrainian cities. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and the Zaporizhzhia region, causing concern among the population. In …

Jos Verstappen crashes rally car during high-speed European Championship stage in Sweden but escapes injury

While Max Verstappen continues to dominate the Formula One scene, his dad, Jos Verstappen, reminded everyone that motorsport can still be brutal—no matter your age or experience. The former F1 driver, now 53, was involved in a dramatic crash on Friday …

Sweden's Maja Stark follows a shot on the way to the 54-hole lead in the US Women's Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin

Sweden's Stark grabs one-shot lead at US Women's Open

Maja Stark fired three birdies in an impressively steady two-under-par 70 at unforgiving Erin Hills on Saturday to seize a one stroke lead over Julia Lopez Ramirez heading into the final round of the 80th US Women's Open. Sweden's Stark, a European …