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Sweden Democrats apologize for past Nazi links, antisemitism as election nears

"That there have been clear expressions of antisemitism and support for National Socialist ideas in my party's history, I think, is disgusting and reprehensible," said Mattias Karlsson.

 Members of the far-right Sweden Democrats are seen amid their mystery-shrouded visit to Israel, in Jerusalem, on May 17, 2023.
 Lord's Prayer carved in ancient Swedish runes discovered in Ontario wilderness.

Lord's Prayer carved in ancient Swedish runes discovered in Ontario wilderness

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Most Swedish Gamblers Struggle to Differentiate Between Licensed and Unlicensed Gambling Platforms

Tobias Thyberg

Sweden’s national security advisor quits hours into job after explicit Grindr pics sent to gov't


New doc ‘Hurricane in Malmo’ looks at Eden Golan's Eurovision experience

Documentary about Eden Golan competing in the contest in Sweden last year.

 Eden Golan in ‘Hurricane in Malmo.’

Sweden looking to ban virginity testing to protect girls from ‘honor’ crimes - report

The law would see virginity testing become a crime.

 People look at Christmas light installations formed as elks at the Raoul Wallenberg Square in central Stockholm, Sweden December 22, 2019.

Three people killed in shooting in Sweden's Uppsala, police say

Sweden has suffered from a wave of gang-related violence for more than a decade that has included an epidemic of gun violence.

 Police officers work at the scene where several people were injured after a series of loud bangs that indicated gunfire, according to police, at Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden, April 29, 2025.

Sweden convicts three teens over shooting attack on Israeli defense firm

No one was injured in the shooting. The verdict did not mention any motive for the attack.

 Sweden police investigate shooting near an Israeli target in Gothenburg, October 10, 2024

Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson must allow access to information on Wallenberg case - opinion

After eight decades, the central questions in the Wallenberg case remain unanswered: What exactly happened to him after his trail broke off in Moscow in the spring of 1947?

 RAOUL WALLENBERG’S parents, Maj and Fredrik von Dardel, are pictured with Wallenberg’s brother, Guy von Dardel (left), the father of the two authors of this open letter, in a rare private moment during the 1970s.

Nazi banners hung over Stockholm tunnel on Hitler's birthday

"Glorifying a regime responsible for the murder of six million Jews and countless others is both dangerous and deeply offensive," said the European Jewish Congress.

 Nazi party banners were hung over a Stockholm tunnel on Sunday.

Iran rejects UK accusation of links to Swedish criminal gang

On Monday, Britain said Foxtrot had attacked Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe for Iran.

 Rawa Majid, leader of the 'Foxtrot Network' in an Interpol Red Notice arrest warrant.

Iran’s infiltration of Swedish gangs is a dangerous escalation - analysis

The challenge in Europe is that this could lead to more crimes against Israeli or Jewish targets.

Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.

Iran recruited Swedish minors for attacks on Israeli, Jewish targets – CNN

A CNN investigation has revealed that Iran is allegedly using criminal gangs in Sweden to target Israeli and Jewish interests, with concerns over recruitment of minors.

 The flag of Iran is seen overlayed atop a map of Sweden (illustrative)

Rare iron Viking bracelet discovered in marsh on Öland

Only three iron Viking bracelets are among over 1,000 preserved in the National Historical Museum, making this find particularly valuable.

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When education fails: The silent abandonment of Sweden's Jewish students - opinion

Classrooms in Sweden are failing Jewish students, who feel they must hide their identities.

 A demonstration in support of Palestine and Lebanon marches through Stockholm to Gustav Adolfs Torg, Sweden October 5.