SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment

Försvarsmakten

American Reconnaissance Drone Flies Over Sweden
Sweden News

American Reconnaissance Drone Flies Over Sweden

Missing Woman in Söderköping Found Dead
Sweden News

Missing Woman in Söderköping Found Dead

Woman Missing - Crime Investigated
Sweden News

Woman Missing - Crime Investigated

Soldier shortage in the Home Guard despite great interest
Sweden News

Soldier shortage in the Home Guard despite great interest

First Day in the Classroom for Victoria
Sweden News

First Day in the Classroom for Victoria

Many want to defend Sweden – few know what is required
Sweden News

Many want to defend Sweden – few know what is required

A majority of Swedes are willing to risk their lives to defend Sweden but lack basic knowledge of what is expected of them. If you don't know what is expected of you, it will cause a delay in society – which in the worst case can cost lives, says Michael Malm at the Defence Forces
The Government wants a plan for military mobility
Sweden News

The Government wants a plan for military mobility

Sweden is a member of Nato, but several restrictions remain to be able to optimally receive military support. Now the government has decided to adopt a national plan for military mobility
Authorities Conduct Helicopter Exercise
Sweden News

Authorities Conduct Helicopter Exercise

Frustration over slow Swedish wind power decisions
Business NewsTop News

Frustration over slow Swedish wind power decisions

Sweden stands out with extremely lengthy processes for building new offshore wind turbines. Often, the defense is pointed out as a brake pad
Sweden to Develop Plans for Mass Evacuation
Sweden News

Sweden to Develop Plans for Mass Evacuation

Sweden needs to develop plans for mass evacuation to be used in the event of war. Geographical areas expected to be particularly vulnerable are now being identified
They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable
Sweden News

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

In Nato's policy, it is clear that member countries should strengthen their protection against chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Despite this, the threats are only mentioned in passing in the Defence Committee's final report
Swedish military to train in New York
Sweden News

Swedish military to train in New York

The Women's Voluntary Defence Organization - a lively centenarian on the march
Sweden News

The Women's Voluntary Defence Organization - a lively centenarian on the march

On the centenary, the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization stands stronger than in a long time. Turbulent times have led more people to seek out the organization
Supreme Commander on the risk of nuclear weapons: "We decide"
Sweden News

Supreme Commander on the risk of nuclear weapons: "We decide"

The DCA agreement with the USA makes Sweden safer, says Sweden's Supreme Commander Micael Bydén. He downplays the risk that nuclear weapons would be brought into Sweden or into Swedish airspace
National Police Chief Tops the List – Earns the Most
Sweden News

National Police Chief Tops the List – Earns the Most

Toxic chemicals continue to leak into groundwater
Sweden News

Toxic chemicals continue to leak into groundwater

"The Eternity Chemicals" were found in the drinking water – water that the people of Kallinge have been drinking for decades. The poison scandal in Blekinge ended with the affected parties being awarded damages according to a ruling by the Supreme Court
Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up
Sweden News

Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up

The Government wants to simplify environmental assessments for the defence. Instead of years, it should take weeks to get permission, for example, to practise and shoot more
The Defence Agreement with the USA
Sweden News

The Defence Agreement with the USA

The USA is to have unimpeded access to 17 Swedish military bases. This is what the defence agreement entails
The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation
Sweden NewsTop News

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

The Foreign Office will summon the Russian ambassador to mark its disapproval of the incident, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. This follows the violation of Swedish airspace
Russian reconnaissance plane breached Swedish airspace
Sweden NewsTop News

Russian reconnaissance plane breached Swedish airspace

The Russian plane that violated Swedish territory came five kilometres into Swedish airspace. Swedish defence called the plane to warn it and urge it to leave, but received no response
Large-scale search operation underway in murder investigation of 14-year-olds
Sweden News

Large-scale search operation underway in murder investigation of 14-year-olds

Sports conscription back – cross-country skiing first out
Sports News

Sports conscription back – cross-country skiing first out

A new-old initiative on sports conscription is to create conditions for young elite athletes to combine sports and conscription. First out is cross-country skiing at Dalregementet in Falun
Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases
Sweden News

Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases

A thorough public discussion is needed before the DCA agreement on defense cooperation between the US and Sweden is approved by the Riksdag. This is believed by Hans Blix, among others, former Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General, in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet
Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"
Sweden NewsTop News

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald