A construction elevator that killed five people when it collapsed in Stockholm last year was missing the bolts that were supposed to hold its mast together, authorities said on Wednesday. The deadly crash “was caused by failure to perform relevant safety inspections of the hoist assembly,” the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority said. In the December […]
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At least 7 arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing war crimes in Syria
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — At least seven people have been arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Syria in 2012-2014, authorities in the two countries said Wednesday. In a coordinated effort that also involved the European Union judicial cooperation agency Eurojust, the EU police agency Europol, […]
Sven-Goran Eriksson reveals David Beckham’s visit to his home in Sweden
Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed David Beckham recently spent the day with him at his Bjorkefors farm and brought along “six litres of wine” from dates which hold a special meaning to him. Eriksson went public in January with his terminal cancer diagnosis and admitted the “best case” scenario was that he had a year to […]
Sweden scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian bomber over Nato border
Sweden scrambled a pair of fighter jets to intercept a Russian Su-24 aircraft that crossed into Nato airspace on Friday. Sweden’s Air Force first verbally warned the Russian pilot, which did not deviate from its course, and then sent two JAS-39 Gripen fighters to force it to turn around, the Swedish Armed Forces said in […]
Iran and Sweden complete prisoner exchange
Iran and Sweden have completed a prisoner swap, according to the government of Oman, which mediated the process. Citizens from both countries were flown to Muscat, the capital of the small state on the Persian Gulf, on Saturday. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed that two Swedish citizens were on their way home. According to […]
Iran and Sweden complete prisoner exchange
Iran and Sweden have completed a prisoner swap, according to the government of Oman, which mediated the process. Citizens from both countries were flown to Muscat, the capital of the small state on the Persian Gulf, on Saturday. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed that two Swedish citizens were on their way home. According to […]
Iran and Sweden agree to a prisoner swap freeing man convicted of war crimes over ’88 executions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and Sweden agreed Saturday to a prisoner swap, freeing Hamid Nouri, convicted of war crimes by Sweden over mass 1988 executions in the Islamic Republic, in exchange for two men held by Tehran. Iran released Johan Floderus, a Swede who had been working for the European Union’s diplomatic […]
Sweden summons Iraqi diplomat to protest death penalties reportedly handed to 2 Swedes
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s Foreign Ministry said officials summoned the Iraqi chargé d’affaires Friday to protest against death sentences handed down to Swedes in Iraq. Swedish media reported in recent days that two Swedes have been sentenced to death in Iraq after being convicted of killing a member of criminal gang there. On Friday, […]
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Heartbreak for Ireland as Sweden score late winner in Euro qualifier
Magdalena Eriksson struck six minutes from time to earn Sweden a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland who still remain without a point in Euro 2025 Qualifying. Sweden had chances to make their breakthrough in the first half courtesy of Fridolina Rolfo but earned their second win in four days over Ireland as Eriksson […]
Microsoft to invest $3.2 bn in AI in Sweden
Microsoft said it would train 250,000 people by 2027 to boost AI knowledge and competence and also increase capacity at its three data centres in Sweden. (JULIEN DE ROSA) Microsoft said Monday that it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden, its biggest investment […]
Republic of Ireland swept aside by Sweden in Euro 2025 qualifier
The Republic of Ireland remain pointless in Euro 2025 qualifying after a 3-0 defeat at home to Sweden. Chelsea’s Johanna Rytting Kaneryd bagged a brace while Fridolina Rolfo also struck as Eileen Gleeson’s side saw their winless run extend to five matches. Standard Liege forward Amber Barrett had a couple of good early chances having […]