SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment
Cover image for Jonas Gahr Støre
Jonas Gahr Støre

Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway wants to ease alcohol laws ahead of this summer's World Cup
World News

Norway wants to ease alcohol laws ahead of this summer's World Cup

The Norwegian government wants a temporary change to the alcohol laws during this summer's World Cup.
Kristersson changes his mind and will go to Davos
Sweden News

Kristersson changes his mind and will go to Davos

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has changed his mind and will go to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Putin and Netanyahu invited to peace council
World News

Putin and Netanyahu invited to peace council

Donald Trump has invited a growing list of world leaders, including controversial figures such as Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, to a new peace council. Previously, it was reported that the council's purpose would be to govern the Gaza Strip, but in a document, the U
Trump after Nobel snub says he no longer feels bound to think only about peace
World News

Trump after Nobel snub says he no longer feels bound to think only about peace

"I no longer feel bound to think only about peace," the US President wrote in a letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister. Trump refuses to accept that the Norwegian government will not nominate the Peace Prize laureate
Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine
World NewsTop News

Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine's allies have agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine, the leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing" said after Tuesday's meeting in Paris. The aim of the coalition is to build a lasting peace, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said
Football coach Åge Hareide dead: "A giant"
Sports News

Football coach Åge Hareide dead: "A giant"

Norwegian football coach Åge Hareide has died. Hareide coached Helsingborg and Malmö FF to Swedish Championship gold, among others
Norway buys billions worth of US weapons for Ukraine
World News

Norway buys billions worth of US weapons for Ukraine

3. 2 billion Norwegian kroner from the Norwegian support program for Ukraine will go to American weapons and ammunition, announces Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap)
Machado: Venezuela will be free
World NewsTop News

Machado: Venezuela will be free

Venezuela will be free, states María Corina Machado – and defends support for the US's escalated Venezuela policy. Last night, the peace prize winner met her children for the first time in almost two years
Norway and Britain to hunt Russian submarines
World News

Norway and Britain to hunt Russian submarines

Norway and the UK are to enter into a new defense agreement that, among other things, will involve a joint fleet of warships to "hunt Russian submarines," the British government says.
Norwegian budget ready – Støre can stay put
World News

Norwegian budget ready – Støre can stay put

Norway's minority government, led by Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) as Prime Minister, has reached a budget agreement with three other parties after weeks of uncertainty. Among other things, it will stop mining on the seabed for the entire term of office
Norwegian budget crisis – “too many camels”
World News

Norwegian budget crisis – “too many camels”

Norway's Social Democratic minority government is forced to continue negotiating to get a budget through. The Green Party MDG has left the talks in disappointment over climate policy
Norway waits on Ukraine loan
World News

Norway waits on Ukraine loan

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre answers neither yes nor no to the question about Norwegian guarantees for the EU's large Ukraine loan.
Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil
World News

Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil

Belgium's no has so far stopped the EU from using frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine. Perhaps the solution lies in Norway – where Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg is now coming to Brussels
Scandinavian support for renewables in the Amazon
Sweden News

Scandinavian support for renewables in the Amazon

Sweden, together with Norway and Denmark, is investing money in expanding renewable energy in Central America and the Amazon.
Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe
Sweden News

Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe

The Nordic leaders see Russia as a long-term threat to the region. We are not afraid, but we are prepared, says Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Zelenskyj Supports Trump's Front Line Proposal for Russia Peace Talks
World News

Zelenskyj Supports Trump's Front Line Proposal for Russia Peace Talks

Norway promises 1. 5 billion Norwegian kronor in support to secure power and heat in Ukraine, reports NTB
Zelenskyj Visits Sweden to Discuss Defense Cooperation and Saab Partnership
Sweden NewsTop News

Zelenskyj Visits Sweden to Discuss Defense Cooperation and Saab Partnership

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj has landed in Sweden for a visit in Linköping. The visit takes place the day after the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was cancelled
European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control
World News

European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control

The frontline in Ukraine should be the starting point in a peace negotiation, announces a gathering of European leaders together with Ukraine's president. It can open up for Russia to continue controlling parts of Ukraine, which Donald Trump has spoken of as a necessity
Norwegian Author Roy Jacobsen Passes Away at 70
Entertainment News

Norwegian Author Roy Jacobsen Passes Away at 70

The Norwegian author Roy Jacobsen is dead, writes VG.
Norway Reports Three Russian Airspace Violations This Year
World News

Norway Reports Three Russian Airspace Violations This Year

Russian aircraft have violated Norwegian airspace on three occasions this year. The incidents were preceded by ten years without similar violations of Norwegian airspace, according to the government
Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks
World News

Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks

In the attempts to unite on a new Norwegian government after the election, the Green party, MDG, is trying to lure with a new carrot – literally. The MDG leader Arild Hermstad had brought to Monday's talks a joke board where the main opponent is knocked out with a large vegetable
Erna Solberg to Resign as Høyre Leader After Election Setback
World News

Erna Solberg to Resign as Høyre Leader After Election Setback

Erna Solberg, leader of the Norwegian Høyre, will leave at the party's congress next year. She says this at a press conference
Royalty Attends Inauguration of First Swedish-Norwegian Police Station
Sweden News

Royalty Attends Inauguration of First Swedish-Norwegian Police Station

Norway Sets Fixed Electricity Price from October 1
Business News

Norway Sets Fixed Electricity Price from October 1

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