Sweden

Sweden braces for unthinkable as Russian storm gathers on horizon

NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, Swedish officials have issued a stark warning to their citizens, urging them to be more prepared than ever for the looming spectre of war. This unsettling advisory comes in the wake of Sweden and Finland’s decision, in May 2022, to align themselves with NATO in response to Russia’s invasion […]

St. Lucia’s Day: Swedish festival with lights, crowns, and tradition celebrated before Christmas

NEW DELHI: St. Lucia’s Day, a significant December festival in parts of the Nordics, is celebrated on December 13, historically coinciding with the Winter Solstice in the old Julian calendar. Folklore associates this date with a perilous long night plagued by evil spirits, emphasising the importance of staying awake. This vigil was facilitated by eating, […]

Rise of the European right indicates fall of multiculturalism

Europe is experiencing a rise in right-wing parties that are garnering increased support and influence throughout the continent. In Italy, Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy has established the most far-right government since Benito Mussolini’s fascist era. Meanwhile, in Sweden, Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi origins has secured over 20% of the vote, and the […]

NATO chief delusional in his speech: Swedish security expert

Security expert believes the NATO chief’s speech on the inclusion of Sweden and Finland is to reassure scared children