Sweden

Artificial Intelligence October 8

Pioneers of AI win Nobel Prize in physics for laying the groundwork of machine learning

Two pioneers of artificial intelligence have won the Nobel Prize in physics for discoveries and inventions that formed the building blocks of machine learning.

Europe October 3

2 teens detained following explosions near Denmark's Israeli Embassy

Two Swedish teenagers were detained Thursday on preliminary charges in connection with a pair of explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Culture September 17

Sweden offers to pay migrants from third-world countries $34,000 to self-deport

Sweden promises to crack down on migrants by offering over $30,000 to every migrant that self-deports back to their country of origin.

This Day in History August 23

On this day in history, August 23, 1973, a bank robbery in Sweden leads to 'Stockholm syndrome'

The bank robbery and hostage situation that would lead to the coining of the phrase "Stockholm syndrome" began in Sweden on this day in history, August 23, 1973.

Sweden August 15

Sweden reports first case of highly infectious mpox virus outside Africa amid outbreak there

Sweden's public health agency on Thursday said that the country had recorded a first known case of the newer mpox variant that originated in the Congo.

Olympics August 6

Swedish model Desiré Inglander has 2-word reaction after boyfriend sets pole vault world record at Olympics

Swedish model Desiré Inglander celebrated her boyfriend, Mondo Duplantis, after he broke a world record in pole vaulting at the Paris Olympics.

LIFESTYLE July 25

Divers discover 19th century shipwreck containing historical artifacts in Baltic Sea

Polish divers off the coast of Sweden discovered a 19th century shipwreck in the Baltic Sea containing baskets of mineral water, and 100 Champagne bottles.

Travel Safety June 27

Safest destinations for a solo traveler: Tokyo, Stockholm and other memorable vacation spots

Here is a guide to safe and exciting travel destinations for solo travelers, including Reykjavik, Iceland; Tokyo; Wellington, New Zealand; Stockholm and Singapore.

Lifestyle Books June 24

Who is Fredrik Backman? The Swedish author behind books 'A Man Called Ove,' 'Anxious People' and more

Fredrik Backman is the Swedish author behind titles such as "A Man Called Ove," "Anxious People" and "Beartown." His books have been translated and enjoyed by millions of readers.

Sweden June 14

Sweden's oldest amusement park failed to properly test parts prior to fatal roller coaster derailment

Swedish accident investigators say the country’s oldest amusement park did not properly test new parts for a roller coaster that derailed last year. One person was killed.