Toddlers should not be allowed to watch screens at all, Sweden told parents on Monday. Children under the age of two should be kept away from digital media and television completely, the country's Public Health Agency said.

No TV or screens for toddlers, Sweden tells parents

Two men in Sweden are set to face trial for allegedly setting fire to a Quran in 2023, a move that ignited widespread outrage across the Muslim world and heightened concerns about potential retaliatory attacks in the country, prosecutors announced on Wednesday (August 28).

Sweden to put two men on trial for alleged burning of Quran

For the first time in around two decades, Indians are leaving Sweden. Recent data shows that the number of Indians who are migrating from Sweden back to India has outnumbered those who are arriving in the European country.

Why are Indians leaving Sweden? Here's what you need to know

Argentine authorities have quarantined a cargo ship as a case of mpox virus is suspected among the people onboard. The person has been isolated and medical emergency protocols are being followed, said the ministry on Tuesday, August 20.

Mpox crisis: Argentina ship quarantined; Thailand records first case

Sweden on Thursday (August 15) registered Europe's first case of the more dangerous variant of the mpox which is spreading rapidly in Africa. This comes a day after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency.

Sweden reports first case of more contagious mpox strain

The WHO warned further imported cases of the new, more dangerous MPOX strain in Europe were likely, after Sweden announced the first such infection outside Africa. Watch in for more details!

WHO warns more MPOX to come in Europe after case in Sweden

Sweden on Thursday (August 15, 2024) announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of Mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the Clade 1b subclade.

Sweden confirms first case of Mpox virus outside Africa

First Mpox infection case in Africa all the way in Sweden

Mpox Outbreak: Sweden confirms first case of Mpox

There is furore in Sweden over the proposed 'snitch law' that would force public sector workers to report undocumented people to authorities. The proposed law is part of a 2022 agreement between four Swedish political parties that paved the way for a coalition government in Stockholm's corridors of power.

Sweden's proposed 'snitch law' against immigrants creates stir and concern

Sweden's Armand Duplantis cemented his place in pole vaulting history by defending his Olympic crown in world record-setting style on Monday to underline his total dominance in the discipline.

Paris Olympics 2024: Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record

A 19th-century shipwreck was uncovered in good condition loaded with champagne bottles in the deep Baltic Sea. The discovery was made by a team of Polish divers off the south coast of Sweden.

19th-century shipwreck discovered loaded with over 100 champagne bottles and valuable mineral water

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency reported on Wednesday that the country's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by two percent in 2023. This news came despite experts' worries that the government's climate policies may soon lead to a rise in short-term emissions.

Sweden's greenhouse gas emission down by 2% in 2023

Iran and Sweden conducted a prisoner swap on Saturday which was mediated by Oman. The swap involved the release of a former Iranian official in exchange for European Union diplomat and Swedish Iranian citizen.

Sweden & Iran exchange prisoners, release mediated by Oman

The United States on Friday (Jun 14) designated Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM), the largest neo-Nazi group in Sweden, and its three leaders as terrorist, citing its long history of violent attacks and posing a threat to Americans.

US designates largest neo-Nazi group in Sweden, its three leaders as terrorist

Sweden Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a statement on Saturday (Jun 15) that a European Union diplomat and a second Swede, held in captivity in Iran, have been freed and are on their way home.

EU diplomat Johan Floderus freed as Sweden and Iran swap prisoners

Sweden's military said on Saturday (Jun 15) that a Russian SU-24 bomber briefly violated Swedish airspace on Friday near the strategic Baltic Sea island of Gotland, which is located less than 350 kilometres (217 miles) from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

Russian SU-24 bomber briefly violates Swedish airspace

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel recalls Ireland, Norway envoys - Chad PM submits resignation - Sweden plans $7 billion aid for Ukraine - Bangladesh MP murdered in India - Gold prices dip

Sweden plans $7 billion aid for Ukraine | Chad PM submits resignation

Swedish police have cordoned off an area in Stockholm after a patrol heard suspected gunshots, they said on Friday, with the Israeli embassy located in the closed-off area.

Suspected gunshots near Israeli embassy in Stockholm prompt police cordon

The Prime Minister of the latest NATO member Sweden has said he is open to allowing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in war time. Watch in for more details!

Sweden open to deploy Nukes: PM Ulf Kristersson

Swedish PM says open to hosting nuclear weapons in wartime

NATO-Russia clash imminent? Sweden PM: Sweden is open to deploying nukes

The Eurovision final is set to begin in Sweden's Malmo but the Israel-Hamas war is stealing the show at the song contest. The Eurovision spanned about a week and the entire duration saw tensions over Israel's participation in the war and thousands of protesters.

Israel-Hamas war: Protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision

Eurovision: Tensions over Israeli Eden Golan's participation

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