Tag: Sweden

Missing nuts and bolts caused deadly construction elevator accident in Sweden

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]