While Estonia has prison cells to spare, Sweden's prisons are full. Stockholm will pay €30.6m annually for the first 300 prisoners it sends to a Tartu prison. The deal has been criticised by both countries.
I was at the mercy of the mountain, heading towards a 20-metre drop, about to discover what it felt like to die Growing up in Sweden, I was as comfortable on skis as I was walking on my feet. As a teenager, I became a professional free skier, a style that features jumps and tricks. In my 20s, I moved into content creation. Now, at 38, I spend the winter months filming extreme ski videos with my photographer wife, Sofia. In March this year, we’d been staying at the base of the Lyngen Alps, northern Norway. Nonstop rain had prevented us from filming but, finally, we had fresh powder and clear skies. The plan was for me to go up the mountain with a friend, Lovisa, and make our way down as the sun was setting. Sofia would film us from the bottom using a drone. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Jacob Wester18 Sept
What was expected to be an easy election win resulted in a narrow victory for the left.
Foreign Policy•Alexandra Sharp17 Sept
Abu Dhabi: In a joint security operation reflecting the level of international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, the UAE Ministry of Interior, in cooperation and coordination with the Swedish authorities, announced the arrest of a Swedish national who is the leader of an international gang. The suspect had fled Sweden and was wanted under a Red Notice issued by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) on suspicion of involvement in money laundering crimes. The arrest coincided with the Swedish authorities’ arrest of six members of the gang in Sweden. The Ministry stated that investigations revealed that the network had handled approximately SEK70 million, equivalent to AED26.5 million, over a ten-month period by dealing in cash proceeds derived from criminal activities and redirecting them to other criminal entities, in addition to using cryptocurrencies to transfer and move the value of those funds. The tracing of cryptocurrency transactions and analysis of digital evidence also helped uncover financial links to other criminal activities, including organised crime and contract killings. The operation was the result of direct security coordination and intelligence sharing between the UAE and Swedish authorities. Extensive searches, investigations, and close monitoring led to the identification of the gang leader’s whereabouts and his arrest in the United Arab Emirates, simultaneously with the arrest of six members of the network in Sweden. Legal proceedings were initiated against them. Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Ahmad, Director General of the Federal Criminal Police at the Ministry of Interior, said that the operation underscores the effectiveness of security cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Sweden, as well as the importance of exchanging information and expertise in pursuing international criminal networks and tracking their activities and financial flows. He added, "The United Arab Emirates reaffirms its firm commitment to pursuing individuals wanted by justice and combating transnational organized crime. In cooperation with its international partners, the UAE will continue to track criminal networks, disrupt their sources of financing, and take legal action against anyone seeking to exploit the country’s territory for criminal activities.” For his part, Anders Wiberg, Police Commissioner and Head of the International Division of the Swedish Police Authority, praised the security cooperation with the UAE, saying, "The close and effective cooperation with the United Arab Emirates was a key factor in achieving the successful outcome of this case, and we express our sincere gratitude to the UAE authorities for their valuable cooperation and support.”
Aaron Rai shoots a six-under 66 to share the first-round lead with Sweden's Joakim Lagergren at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as Rory McIlroy suffers a late stumble.
BBC17 Sept
The far right failed to surge in a protracted vote count — but the left doesn't have a clear path to governing.
Ulf Kristersson has stood down from his post, paving way for Social Democrats leader to form a government Sweden ’s centre-right prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has stood down, clearing the way for Magdalena Andersson, the Social Democrats leader, to attempt to form a government. In a victory speech on Thursday, Andersson said the Swedish people had “voted for a new direction for our country, voted for unity and against division”. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent17 Sept
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned, allowing the speaker of parliament to begin formal talks with party leaders.
Euronews17 Sept
Tehran summoned Sweden's ambassador and ordered one of its diplomats to leave within 48 hours after Stockholm expelled an Iranian embassy official for activities "incompatible with the Vienna Convention."
Euronews17 Sept
Sweden's centre-left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson, is set to defeat the incumbent right-wing bloc by one seat after nearly all votes were counted in Sunday's election. The narrow result means coalition talks are likely to be challenging, with parliament due to begin the government formation process on September 28.
Sweden's centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.
Al Jazeera17 Sept
STOCKHOLM — A flight crew operating a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A320neo transmitted a technical notification to ground maintenance teams after discovering physical damage to a cockpit device en route near Stockholm, Sweden. The crew of the Airbus A320neo (registration SE-RUP) transmitted air-to-ground message at 12:15 UTC, flagging an issue with the flight deck’s Electronic […]
The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.
The New York Times•Jeffrey Gettleman and Christina Anderson17 Sept
Kristersson has led Sweden with a three-party, centre-right coalition
Sweden's left-wing opposition won a narrow majority in the country's general election after the vote count ended Thursday, but faces laborious negotiations to form a government. The incumbent prime minister, conservative Ulf Kristersson, announced his resignation.
Magdalena Andersson is set to return as prime minister but first she must get a coalition deal with her fractious allies.
Countries: Sweden, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Asylum system: Sweden has made strong contributions to refugee protection through a well-established asylum system, policy support and funding to UNHCRE. The current asylum system will be reformed in light of the EU Pact .implementation. Contributor of unearmarked funding: Sweden is UNHCR’s largest contributor of unearmarked funding. Swedens total contribution to UNHCR in 2025 amounted to $159.4 million. Stable and secure status: UNHCR advocates for Sweden to grant all beneficiaries of international protection a secure and stable status to facilitate integration. HIGHLIGHTS Fewer asylum applications and more returns The Swedish Government announced that asylum applications fell to 6,735 in 2025, a 30 per cent decrease compared to 2024. This is the lowest number recorded since 1984. At the same time returns have increased by nearly 60 per cent since 2022. Increase in grant for voluntary repatriation From January 2026, it is possible for refugees to be granted SEK 350,000 (close to $40,000) if they voluntarily decide to return to their home country. In UNHCR’s view, it is important that the decision to voluntarily return is based on a free and informed decision with access to updated and clear information about the situation in the home country and the return process, taking into account the underlying reasons for flight.
ReliefWeb•UN High Commissioner for Refugees17 Sept
Volvo Cars plans to launch 13 new models between now and 2030 as it seeks to broaden its range and double its market share, the Sweden-based automaker said ahead of an investor day in Stockholm today.