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Spotify just turned 20. Here's how founder Daniel Ek built it into a $100 billion music empire by being the ‘least powerful person’ at the company

Ek cofounded the company in Stockholm, Sweden in 2006.

Fortune

Why Sweden’s ban on fossil fuel production matters, despite not producing any itself – new research

In 2022, Sweden took a rare step: the country banned all fossil fuel production.

The Conversation

“Something we never could have imagined when this all began”: Songs by melodic death metal pioneers In Flames, At The Gates and Dark Tranquillity to be performed by Gothenburg orchestra

Two symphonic celebrations of the Gothenburg Sound will be held in Sweden on December 4 and 5, in tribute to late At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg

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Sweden's secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste

Thousands of people have attended Sweden’s annual clothing swap events across the Scandinavian country

The Independent UK

Five European countries will save 58% on energy bills this year thanks to clean power

Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.

Euronews

How school grades can affect mental health – particularly for girls

Schools increasingly rely on testing, grading and performance accountability. In England, Ofsted inspections and school league tables sharpen the focus on measurable performance. Similar developments have taken place in Sweden, where repeated reforms have introduced earlier and more detailed assessments.

The Conversation

Rights groups in Sweden slam government 'honest living' proposal for migrants

The Swedish Refugee Law Centre, an organisation that provides legal assistance to asylum seekers, says the proposals will make the process for residence permits unpredictable.

Euronews

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Russia hits European thermal power plant in attempted ‘destructive’ cyberattack – Pro-Kremlin hackers are engaging in ‘riskier and more reckless behavior’ in latest attempt to cripple Western critical infrastructure

A thermal power plant in Sweden was hit by an attempted 'destructive' cyber attack, and Russia has been blamed.

TechRadar

Sweden foiled pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal power plant in 2025, minister says

Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said the aim of the operation was to disrupt the functioning of a facility that supplies heating.

Euronews

Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure

The Swedish government says a pro-Russian actor was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant in western Sweden last year

The Independent UK

Finland to introduce first cross-border rail line to Sweden this summer

The new connection will mark the first time Finland’s trains have run outside the country since 2022

The Independent UK

Finland and Sweden set to finally be linked by rail this summer, creating EU’s longest train journey

When the border rail link opens this summer, it will create what is thought to be the longest train journey that’s possible to take in the EU.

Euronews

Five teens to go on trial in Sweden over attempted murder of Iranian dissident

Sweden’s security service Sapo says Iran has ramped up its targeting of dissidents since the start of the Iran war, accusing them of conscripting organised crime groups to carry out “acts of violence” on Swedish soil.

Euronews

Viktor who? Sporting’s new Gyökeres has sights trained on Arsenal

The Sweden striker’s goals had inspired Sporting for two years but in the Colombian Luis Suárez they have found an equally prolific target man

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Why are we taxed to fly? Europe’s aviation levies explained

Airfare pricing is no simple business. From dynamic ticketing, to government policies and shifting global factors, what passengers end up paying can be highly unpredictable.

The Independent UK

Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill

Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the EU that was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea

Evening Standard

Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski issues injury return update and sets new target after latest knee surgery

Swede is yet to make a competitive appearance this season but has a comeback date in mind

Euronews

Sweden announces €800 million investment in air and drone defence systems

The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms.

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"We're exploring the similarities between recycling and horror. For example, zombies are recycled flesh and bones." Sweden has a new face in the war against household waste: heavy metal monster band Lordi

In one of the strangest stories we've heard this year, Lordi will be the face of a new recycling campaign in Sweden

The Guardian - UK

Swedish PM offers deal that could see far-right allowed into government

Party, which has neo-Nazi roots, will hold ‘important ministerial posts within immigration’ if four-party coalition wins in September

The Conversation

How Sweden’s communal laundries shield renters from rising energy bills

People in many parts of the world are worried about rocketing energy bills as the conflict in the Gulf continues. But for the majority of renters in Sweden’s apartment blocks, this is not so much of an immediate concern.

The Independent UK

Swedish prime minister says he'll let a hard-right party enter a future government

Sweden’s prime minister says his center-right party will allow a rival with far-right roots to enter the government if the country’s election this year produces a right-wing majority, taking a further decisive step to bring it into the political mainstream

The Guardian - UK

Graham Potter and Sweden revel in second chances to seize World Cup place

Graham Potter and Sweden had hit rock bottom, but together they found redemption and are heading to North America for the World Cup finals

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Alexander Isak issues Viktor Gyokeres verdict after World Cup heroics

The Arsenal striker netted four goals in two play-off ties to fire Sweden to the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Lineup Complete After Dramatic Night of Playoffs

All 48 teams have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

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