Stories from Sweden

Lidl is recalling dumplings due to a risk of salmonella contamination. The recall affects products sold in Sweden.

Karin Wadström Sjöstedt, a management board member at Tele2 AB, acquired 4,500 Class B shares in the company. The transaction occurred on Nasdaq Stockholm AB at a price of 185.35 SEK per share. Mikael Odenberg, Chairman of Byhmgard, acquired 81,000 shares of the company on May 20, 2026. The transaction was made at a price of 0.291 SEK per share on the NORDIC SME market.

The news was reported by DR.dk, with further context provided by Europesays.com.

The Swedish government is accused of distorting competition in the labor market through its exemptions.

Mullvad VPN has confirmed a fingerprinting issue that could reveal user activity when switching between VPN servers. The company plans to implement a new IP address assignment method to resolve this problem.

Scientists have detected cocaine in the muscles and organs of fish in rivers and lakes. Researchers implanted tiny devices into the fish to release chemicals over time. The fish were then split into three groups to study the effects of the drug. Researchers in Sweden conducted experiments to monitor how cocaine affects salmon. The study involved implanting fish with cocaine and monitoring their behavior over eight weeks. Researchers have detected cocaine metabolites in the organs of fish, with some studies showing exposure can lead to behavioral changes. One experiment found that fish exposed to cocaine showed altered behavior, with scientists noting the effects were weaker than anticipated. The findings suggest that aquatic life may be impacted by drug pollution. The study examined fish from various locations, with some showing higher levels of metabolites.

Linköping municipality in Sweden has filed a police report against the healthcare company Attendo. The report stems from suspected fraud discovered after the municipality terminated its contract with the company.

Firefighters responded to a barn fire with high flames in Sweden, allowing the structure to burn down.

A Swedish news report indicates that the 1986 assassination of former Prime Minister Olof Palme will not be solved.

More than half of individuals in Sweden are reportedly in favor of abolishing the qualifying deduction.