Sweden

Sweden, UN Women join forces for $7.1M initiative to boost gender equality

The initiative, signed at the UN Women office in Dhaka, aligns with the organisation’s 2022-2026 Strategic Note and Bangladesh’s national development goals under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

#Travelogue / Embracing Swedish Midsummer: A Bangladeshi's tale of joy and belonging

As a student pursuing my master’s degree in Växjö, I found myself far from home, yet warmly embraced by the Swedish community during their festive period. My friends and I embarked on a delightful journey through the heart of Swedish Midsummer celebrations, and I am excited to share this unforgettable experience with you.

Late penalty gives embattled Spain 3-2 win over Sweden

World champions Spain battled to a 3-2 win over the world's number one-ranked team Sweden in their Nations League Group A game on Friday after a week blighted by uncertainty caused by the continued fall-out from their World Cup win.

Spain in maiden Women's World Cup final

Olga Carmona's stunning late strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women's World Cup final for the first time in their history.

Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain

Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on Friday and set up a Women's World Cup semi-final with Spain.

Turkey unblocks Sweden NATO bid, setting stage for summit

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he was "very happy" and hailed "a good day for Sweden".

Racism and geopolitics in South Africa

Institutional racism in colonies, migration, flawed anti-monarchy sentiments stemming from personal vendettas, and the need for rebellion permeate the lives of these characters.

Eurovision 2023: Sweden's Loreen wins for a second time

Comparing her win to 2012, she said: "It's like coming back to a family."

Nodi Khondaker’s Makeover: The story of a Swedish school-teacher turned MUA in Dhaka

While she was visiting Bangladesh from Sweden in 2017 for a short trip, Nodi Khondaker became obsessed with this city so much that she decided to stay here for a while. She had set a mind to make the best use of her time in Dhaka and started offering basic to advance level makeup tutorials.

June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016

Belgium end retiring Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Euro campaign

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career ended in a damp squib when Sweden lost 1-0 to Belgium in their final Euro 2016 Group E match on Wednesday and failed to reach the last 16.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Ibra to quit int’l football after Euros

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he would retire from international football at the end of Euro 2016.

June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016

Candreva in hamstring trouble

Italy winger Antonio Candreva has undergone tests after suffering a hamstring injury in their 1-0 Euro 2016 win over Sweden on Friday.

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

From Finland to Sweden during WWII

In February 1944, during the heavy Soviet bomb my parents decided to send me and my five siblings to Sweden once again. I was two years old.

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

Abba stars give first performance together in 30 years

The four members of Abba appear together in Sweden, and surprise fans with an impromptu singalong.

April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

"Hello, it's the prime minister": Dial-a-Swede callers get a surprise

Some of the people dialling "The Swedish Number" just get a surprise when the call is answered by somebody who says, "Hello, this is Sweden. I'm the Swedish prime minister, Stefan Lofven."

January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016

Sweden 'to expel up to 80,000 migrants'

Sweden expects to expel up to 80,000 asylum-seekers whose applications have been rejected, its interior minister was quoted as saying.

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

Hiding in toilets, Swedish burglar calls police for help

A frightened burglar in Sweden called police after hiding in the toilets of a pizzeria to escape the wrath of its owner, police say.

November 12, 2015
November 12, 2015

Sweden brings in migrant border checks

Sweden announces the introduction of temporary border checks to control the flow of migrants into the country.

November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015

'90s Leonardo DiCaprio’s doppelganger is a Swedish bartender

DiCaprio has clearly been reborn, in the form of Swedish bartender Konrad Annerud.