Denmark has dropped the Three Crowns, a symbol of the Kalmar Union since the 14th century, from its own coat of arms ~humanities.history Link 19 votes
Sweden has the highest proportion of drug-related deaths in the European Union, with eighty-one cases per one million citizens – nearly four times higher than the EU average ~health Link 11 votes
Sweden counts coronavirus deaths in care homes but many countries do not – medical officials said a third of deaths recorded last week came from nursing home residents ~health Link 5 votes
Is change on the way for Sweden's zero tolerance drug policy? Shifting the focus away from zero tolerance to the pursuit of zero drug-related deaths ~health Link 5 votes
Mabel won the Best British Female Artist at last night's Brit Awards in London – thirty years after her mum, Neneh Cherry, won the same prize ~music Link 3 votes
Supreme Court has granted Sámi in the far north the sole right to manage small-game hunting on its land – and not the Swedish state ~life Link 8 votes
Sweden could revive its night trains to Europe, agency finds – Malmö to Cologne is proposed as the first route for sleeper trains ~transport Link 7 votes
Swedish police can use spyware to hunt criminal gangs – police to use the latest technology to access everyday encrypted apps used by criminals ~tech Link 8 votes
Sixty years since rising from the deep – Swedish warship Vasa's preservation still a major challenge ~humanities.history Link 4 votes
Police are turning to commercial genealogy databases to track down murderer – hoping to solve the double murders of a boy and fifty-six year old woman ~news sweden.linkoping crime Link 10 votes
Shortages of medicines in Sweden are an increasing problem – other countries in Europe are also being affected ~health healthcare Link 4 votes
A ban on smoking in many public outdoor spaces in Sweden comes into effect on July 1st ~health Link 5 votes