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Swedish National Day Celebrations Surge in Popularity

Swedish people celebrate the National Day like never before, at least seen in the last 15 years. June 6 stands out as the holiday where the celebration has increased the most, shows a survey from the SOM Institute.

Swedish National Day Celebrations Surge in Popularity

Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

Almost 13 percentage points now separate the blocks. The Uppförsbacken is long for the Tidö parties ahead of next year's parliamentary election.

Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

Social Democrats Target 2026 Election Win with New Strategy

The Social Democrats have set their sights on winning the 2026 election. Rhetorically, they are making both a left and right turn, but in concrete terms, much remains the same.

Social Democrats Target 2026 Election Win with New Strategy

Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

The EU country Bulgaria is on its way to become the 21st country to introduce the euro as currency. A final formal obstacle can soon be overcome and open up for the transition in 2026.

Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

Zebrafish Show Remarkable Climate Adaptation Abilities

When water temperatures in lakes and seas rise, fish and other living things are affected. But it seems that zebrafish, in any case, cope well with the change.

Zebrafish Show Remarkable Climate Adaptation Abilities

Vinnova Spends 400,000 Kronor on Unscientific Personality Tests

The Innovation Agency Vinnova has purchased courses, analyses, and workshops in enneagram for 400,000 kronor, reports [P4 Värmland](https://www. sverigesradio.

Vinnova Spends 400,000 Kronor on Unscientific Personality Tests

Customs Uncertainty Disrupts Global Shipping and Swedish Trade

Swedish shipping companies risk higher harbour fees in the USA and few want to invest when the customs policy continues to change. Uncertainty is the most expensive for the shipping companies, it paralyses in some way, says Johan Woxenius, professor in logistics.

Customs Uncertainty Disrupts Global Shipping and Swedish Trade

Lower Covid Protection in Less Educated Elderly, Study Finds

Older individuals with a poor economy and/or low education have a weaker protection against covid-19. The proportion that continues to vaccinate themselves against the disease in these groups is lower and thereby the protection has become more unequal, shows a large study.

Lower Covid Protection in Less Educated Elderly, Study Finds

Majority of Swedes Support Limiting Children's Screen Time

Two thirds of Swedes over 15 years old want to limit screen time for children, shows the latest Som survey. .

Majority of Swedes Support Limiting Children's Screen Time

German Bundestag Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Signaling Discontent

The German Bundestag does not put forward Friedrich Merz as the new Chancellor. The result is surprising.

German Bundestag Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Signaling Discontent

Record Number of Swedes Read or Listened to Books in 2023

A record number read last year – a majority of the Swedish population read or listened to a book at least once a week. And it is the printed book that dominates.

Record Number of Swedes Read or Listened to Books in 2023

Cool Weather May Extend Pollen Season for Allergy Sufferers

For pollen allergy sufferers, this year's troubles may become extra prolonged - the cool weather is extending the season. It's coming a little every day, says biologist Åslög Dahl.

Cool Weather May Extend Pollen Season for Allergy Sufferers

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

The dispute surrounding the antisemitism-accused Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is problematic for the Left Party, according to political scientist Ulf Bjereld. A divided party has a harder time attracting voters, he says.

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Over 411,000 people have applied for higher education this autumn, which is the highest number since the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UHR) started keeping statistics. Above all, there is high pressure on vocational training programs with good job prospects.

Rising Interest in Optician and Biomedical Analyst Careers

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

In the USA, science and research are being deliberately undermined by governing politicians. The same tendencies, to disregard facts and scientific findings that do not fit the policy, are also seen in Sweden, write over a thousand Swedish researchers on DN Debatt.

Do Not Dismiss Scientific Research as Mere Opinions, Experts Warn

Pope Francis: Transformative Reforms and Controversial Leadership

Pope Francis has had enormous significance. Partly for how the church is organized – and partly for Catholicism's image.

Pope Francis: Transformative Reforms and Controversial Leadership

Most Swedish Teens Consume Too Much Sugar, Experts Warn

Candy, soda, and cookies are not just for Easter. The majority of Swedish teenagers eat more sugar than recommended, shows a thesis in nutrition science.

Most Swedish Teens Consume Too Much Sugar, Experts Warn

Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

A hot political climate in France can become even hotter after the verdict against Marine Le Pen. And personally, the blow is hard against her dreams of becoming president.

Verdict Against Le Pen Casts Doubt on Presidential Ambitions

Witness the Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29: How to Safely Watch

On Saturday, March 29, the sun will change shape for many of us on earth. The moon will then partially eclipse the sun and make it look like an orange slice, or devil's horns.

Witness the Partial Solar Eclipse on March 29: How to Safely Watch

Trump's Cultural Moves Mirror Putin's Tactics, Expert Warns

That Trump is increasingly trying to control the cultural life in the USA is part of the dismantling of democracy, according to Staffan I Lindberg, professor of political science. It was exactly what Putin did in Russia.

Trump's Cultural Moves Mirror Putin's Tactics, Expert Warns

Partial Solar Eclipse to Transform Skies Over Sweden and Northern Europe

On Saturday, March 29, the sun will change shape for many of us on earth. The moon will then partially eclipse the sun and make it look like an orange slice, or devil's horns.

Partial Solar Eclipse to Transform Skies Over Sweden and Northern Europe

Swedish Education Agency Addresses Criticism After Exam Platform Error

It was a system update that caused the error in the National Agency for Education's platform for digital national exams. The error led to the spring's digital exams being cancelled.

Swedish Education Agency Addresses Criticism After Exam Platform Error

White Snus Linked to Long-Lasting Mouth Injuries, Study Finds

White snus can cause painful inflammations in the mouth that can take a long time to heal. This has been discovered in an ongoing research project at the University of Gothenburg, reports [P3 News](https://www.

White Snus Linked to Long-Lasting Mouth Injuries, Study Finds

This is why Israel is attacking again: "Extremely pressured"

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in a very difficult domestic political situation. It is likely a contributing cause to the ceasefire in Gaza now being broken, according to Middle East expert Isabell Schierenbeck.

This is why Israel is attacking again: "Extremely pressured"