Almost two years after applying to join Nato, Sweden has joined the military alliance....
Stockholm has spawned both some of the world's most successful musicians and music tech companies....
It's been 50 years since Sweden introduced state-funded parental leave, designed for couples to share....
Gangland shootings are shattering Sweden's reputation as a safe and peaceful nation....
Sweden's Prime Minister celebrates as Turkey backs Nato bid...
Meet the Swedish archaeologist recreating Viking dishes....
How a metal box invented in Malmö, Sweden, is improving restaurant sustainability....
How much did the anti-harassment movement really shift workplace culture?...
Sweden is on course to produce Europe's first green steel....
The no-kids movement is booming – but so is the backlash....
Reindeer herders argue climate change is causing problems for their animals, but so are carbon-cutting industries....
Finland has a focus on reusing and saving resources, including clothing....
Sweden's boom in specialist digital healthcare services....
Could building more homes and offices out of wood instead of concrete help tackle climate change?...
Sweden's prime minister has resigned after her government was defeated in Sunday's election....
A sharp rise in gun violence and gang crime has become a leading issue in what Sweden's media have described as one of the ugliest election campaigns in history....
Watching adult content during work hours can be career-ending. But more employees than you might expect are risking it....
A string of violent attacks at schools in Sweden has a nation not used to such tragedies now looking for answers....
When mums leave their kids with family or partners, they are often viewed as deeply flawed, despite gains in gender equity....
Avicii's musical legacy is being celebrated at an interactive museum in Stockholm, which also raises awareness of mental health in the music industry....
When children fall ill in Sweden, parents can take time off to care for them, while still pocketing 80% of their salaries. ...
Polarised politics and a growing awareness of how difficult relationships can impact our mental health are fuelling family estrangement....
Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been nothing short of a political soap opera, and the season finale may be yet to come....
Magdalena Andersson resigned after seven hours, but we can't assume we've seen the last of her....
Swedish children look forward to the weekend for their once-weekly candy fix. But beyond being a treat, these Saturday sweets teach a bigger lesson....
Many managers are itching to get staff back to the office, despite employees championing alternative set-ups. Why?...
As we edge out of the pandemic, why does setting better boundaries between our work and private lives still feel so tough?...
An acute housing shortage means young Swedes are struggling to find affordable homes, despite Sweden's long history of rent control....
Millennial divorcees are increasingly keeping their kids in their former family home, while rotating in and out of the property themselves....
Right now, protection against Covid-19 comes via an injection. But in future, Swedish scientists say those vaccines could come from inhalers or even pills....
Surrounded by tall green pine trees, 125 miles south of the Arctic circle, a giant electric battery factory is rapidly taking shape on a site as big as 71 football pitches...
Nights out may be back on in many countries, but the Swedish concept of 'fredagsmys' champions spending Friday evenings on your sofa – with tacos....
Six women have been killed in just five weeks in Sweden, reigniting debates about domestic violence in a country usually praised for its gender equality....
The Swedish constitution allows anyone to ski, cycle, skate, swim or camp almost anywhere in the country....
It's a mini supermarket that locals can access round-the-clock. But nobody works there....
Fixing things that break down often isn't easy, cost-effective or even desirable. Maddy Savage meets the Swedish companies trying to change that....
Divorce rates are increasing around the world, and relationship experts warn the pandemic-induced break-up curve may not have peaked....
Remote working and watching the world go through a major shake-up is redefining what many of us need and want from our careers....
Covid-19 has increased anxiety for many of us, and experts warn a sizable minority could be left with mental health problems that outlast the pandemic....
Sleeper trains were making a slow comeback before the pandemic, but will Covid-19 help or hinder a renaissance of long-distance rail travel?...
Taking a husband’s name emerged from patriarchal history. So why do so many young western couples still follow the tradition?...
Swedes have long embraced their version of staycations: hemester. Now, Covid-19 travel restrictions and remote working are reshaping the tradition....
There’s been a sharp drop in deaths in Sweden, without a lockdown. So, have critics been too quick to judge the country’s unusual strategy? ...
Video dating surged during lockdowns, but how much will the trend stick around in the ‘new normal’?...
As working mums perform more childcare and face increased job insecurity, there are fears Covid-19 has undone decades of advancement. ...
Swedish prosecutors have named the man who they say killed former Swedish prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, ending years of mystery....
‘Stay at home’ is a simple message, but as countries open up with social distancing guidelines, there’s more room for interpretation....
Care home residents account for nearly half of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Sweden. Some believe an institutional reluctance to admit patients to hospital is costing lives....
News consumption skyrocketed at the start of the pandemic, but for some it’s led to fatigue or anxiety. Where do you draw the line while staying informed?...
Sweden's strategy to keep large parts of society open is widely supported by the public. It has been devised by scientists and backed by government, and yet not all the country's virologists are convinced....
What’s it like living and working in self-isolation with someone you’ve only just started dating?...
While swathes of Europe's population endure lockdown conditions in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, Sweden is allowing life to go on much closer to normal....
Swedes are used to living alone, following rules and championing innovation. How might these social norms help during the coronavirus crisis?...
Voice technologies using AI are being tested to combat loneliness in countries including Sweden and the UK. Should they be used more widely as coronavirus spreads?...
Women still do the lion’s share of housework. Do Swedish-style tax breaks for cleaners provide a solution or perpetuate gender-role norms?...
Could a Swedish housing experiment that forces solo-living renters to spend two hours a week together be a solution to loneliness?...
Getting a top job dramatically increases women’s chances of divorce, even in egalitarian countries. Why isn't it the same for men?...
Retaining highly-skilled foreign workers is essential for countries like Sweden. But as a deported worker sues the state, the tech-savvy nation’s rejection record is in the spotlight....
Can millennials who’ve lost patience with digital platforms still find love in the analogue world?...
Scandinavia is famous for its liveable cities, but a new university course in Nordic urban planning has raised questions about replicating the region’s approach elsewhere....
Swedish police say they are grappling with a rapid increase in explosions caused by illegal fire crackers, home-made bombs and hand grenades. ...
Saunas at tech and business events are causing a heated debate in the Nordics. Is the traditional Scandinavian habit dampening diversity efforts?...
A high income is a badge of success in many countries, but in Sweden a deep-rooted cultural code called Jantelagen stops many people from talking about it....
In Finland, which tops global happiness rankings, there is a unique set of challenges for young people with depression....
Copenhagen's growing popularity has put a strain on housing supply, so city planners are working on an bold solution....
Even Europe's most egalitarian countries struggle to put women on an even footing at work. So what's going wrong in the Nordics?...
Swedes typically stop living with their parents earlier than anywhere else in Europe. But can leaving home at a young age have a dark side?...
The Nordic nation has embraced agile hours for decades. It’s a style of work well suited to the country’s deep-rooted culture of trust....
The key points from the judgement in the trial of US rapper ASAP Rocky. Reporting by Kameron Virk in London and Maddy Savage in Stockholm....
The key points from the US rapper's final day in court. Reporting by Steve Holden in London and Maddy Savage in Stockholm....
The mood inside the courtroom on day two of the US rapper's trial in Stockholm....
The mood inside the courtroom on day one of the US rapper's trial in Stockholm....
Sweden is famous for championing a balanced lifestyle, but many young people are being signed off work with severe stress....
Sweden celebrates the right to roam freely in the country’s nature, and women aren’t afraid to embrace the tradition alone – even in the most remote locations...
A football app start-up in Gothenburg is set to become the first business in Sweden to be certified as menstruation-friendly....
The world's first robot designed to carry out unbiased job interviews is being tested by Swedish recruiters. But can it really do a better job than humans?...
The country's unique leave of absence system helps workers launch their own businesses....
This brooding Nordic Noir backdrop has its own dramatic, twisting tale. It was a long time coming and has faced numerous challenges....
Stockholm is home to one of the world's most famous eco-neighbourhoods, Hammarby Sjöstad. But can it offer a template for urban living that can be replicated in other cities?...
Sweden has long enjoyed a reputation for moderation and balance, but is its political landscape about to change dramatically with Sunday's election, the tightest race in decades?...
Young Norwegians have enjoyed a 13% rise in disposable household income, bucking a downward trend in other strong economies. Will this golden age last?...
Does cultural knowledge trump language ability in international companies and start-ups where English is dominating?...
The organisation that decides the Nobel Prize for Literature has said it will not announce an award this year after it was engulfed in a scandal over sexual assault allegations....
A nationwide mission to get all Swedish motorists to change the habits of a lifetime and begin driving on the right-hand side of the road for the first time took place in 1967. ...
Sweden is winning the race towards becoming the world's first completely cashless society, but there are growing concerns it's causing problems for vulnerable groups....
Danish inventor Peter Madsen has denied murdering Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his submarine. As the trial starts, Maddy Savage reports on the atmosphere in Copenhagen....
David Allanson moved into a house next to a lake in Falun, Sweden so that he could ice skate to work every day during the winter....
Sweden is one of the most innovative countries in the world, yet has a business culture that discourages bragging about its success....
While most consumer brands like to suggest they will make the buyer feel happier, Swedish rainwear firm Stutterheim warns that its coats may make the wearer feel a bit blue....
Sweden's capital is poised to ban sexist and racist outdoor advertising. But should it be up to politicians to decide which billboards go too far?...
Unwinding in the open air is so ingrained in the culture, some companies build it into the working week. But is it under threat in an increasingly global and digital society?...
Swedish entrepreneur Erik Gatenholm explains how his company is becoming a world leader in bioprinting human body parts....
Sweden has been experimenting with six-hour days, with workers getting the chance to work fewer hours on full pay, but now the most high-profile two-year trial has ended - has it all been too good to be true?...
Sweden may have a global reputation as one of world's most gender equal societies but when it comes to female representation in business, campaigners question whether the Nordic nation is right to keep basking in the spotlight, as progress slows down back home....
After finding fame with her lifestyle blog, Isabella Lowengrip went on to establish one of Sweden's best-known beauty companies. But it wasn't all plain sailing for the 27-year-old....
Sweden is the most cashless society on the planet, with barely 1% of the value of all payments made using coins or notes last year. So how did the Nordic nation get so far ahead of the rest of us?...
Scandinavia’s most diverse city has taken in record numbers of immigrants fleeing conflict, but its startup culture, lifestyle and food scene also makes it magnet for expats....
Inventing the first app in the world to be approved as a contraceptive started as a hobby project for Elina Berglund Scherwitzl....
Serial entrepreneur Jacob de Geer was about to "get a real job" when he stumbled upon a gap in the market, and launched one of the most successful start-ups in his country's history....
Dating is tough here, despite being the nation with Europe’s highest proportion of singles....