Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at school in Sweden
Three other people wounded after 18-year-old man wielding sword assail students in Fagersta schoolA 17-year-old girl has been killed after a teenager brandishing a sword attacked students at a school
World
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations on a renewed trade agreement
Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations on a renewed free trade agreement that will expand access to the Chinese market for Swiss goods.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms
Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organizers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.08.2026
Victim of sword attack at Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl
Police in Sweden say the victim of a deadly sword attack at a school was a 17-year-old girl
World
abcnews.com
22.08.2026
Several people injured in sword attack on Swedish high school
Several people were injured on Friday at a Swedish high school by a person armed with a sword, the Fagersta municipality in central Sweden said in a statement.
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Switzerland reach $193.6 million
In January-July 2026, Azerbaijan exported 272,500 tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals to Switzerland, worth $193.6 million. According to the State Customs Committ
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
21.08.2026
Melting Swiss glacier reveals remains of two Belgian mountaineers missing since 1992
DNA testing confirmed remains found on a Swiss Alps glacier belong to two Belgian mountaineers who vanished in the Weissmies region in 1992.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Switzerland expands sanctions against Russia
The Swiss Federal Council decided to implement additional measures from the 20th package of sanctions against Russia adopted by the European Union in April.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Bodies of climbers who vanished 34 years ago found in Swiss Alps
The bodies of two climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been found, freed from a melting glacier, police said.
World
cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Way Out West review: Zara Larsson stuns the Swedish crowd in ultimate homecoming gig
Swedish event is often overlooked as a festival go-to, but is well worth the trip
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Way Out West review: Zara Larsson stuns the Swedish crowd in ultimate homecoming gig
Swedish event is often overlooked as a festival go-to, but is well worth the trip
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
Residents of the Swiss village of Kandersteg face a looming threat from an unstable mountain rock formation called Spitze Stei
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
‘This is hell’: British widow ‘sick’ with worry over threat of being removed from Sweden
Joyce Thomas faces being forced to leave country after losing appeal against deportationBritish widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rulesThe 78-year-old British widow threatened with removal
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
The Swedish parliament voted to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14
The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) has voted to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 for some serious crimes.
Azerbaijan
report.az
13.08.2026
What’s driving Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable to Legora
Vibe-coding darling Lovable just raised $400 million at a $13.3 billion valuation, roughly doubling its worth in eight months. But Lovable isn’t the only Stockholm startup putting up huge numbers late
Tech
techcrunch.com
26.08.2026
Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac LémanHe staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising.Neil Gilson, a former international athle
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base
The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026
Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm
Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.
World
euronews.com
24.08.2026
‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Kristofer Hivju Turns to Rom-Com with ‘True Love’ by ‘Little Did I Know’’s Martina Haag (EXCLUSIVE)
Norwegian star actor Kristofer Hivju (“Game of Thrones,” “Red One”, “Beck”) will play opposite Friday Hallgren (from Oscar-nominated “As It Is in Heaven”) in the upcoming Swedish-Croatian rom-com “Tru
Culture
variety.com
24.08.2026
DR Congo and M23 fighters agree to roadmap for peace talks, Switzerland says
Both sides had previously signed an agreement in Doha last year, but fighting has continued in mineral-rich eastern DRC, a region that has endured years of conflict.
World
euronews.com
24.08.2026