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Isak named in Sweden squad despite Newcastle, Liverpool transfer saga
Sweden have called up Alexander Isak for their upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo, despite the Newcastle United striker being frozen out at club level amid an ongoing transfer standoff. The 25-year-old has not featured for Newcastle this season, training separately from Eddie Howe’s first-team squad after publicly accusing the club […]
Euro 2025: England Stage Stunning Comeback to Beat Sweden in Dramatic Shootout
England kept their European title defence alive with a remarkable comeback and dramatic penalty shootout win over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the ongoing UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Zurich. Sarina Wiegman’s side came from two goals down with just 11 minutes of regular time left, then held their nerve in a chaotic shootout to […]
Women’s Euro 2025: Sweden Stun Germany to Top Group C as Poland Bow Out with Historic Win
Sweden Women delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over 10-player Germany Women to finish top of Group C at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, handing the eight-time champions their heaviest ever defeat in tournament history. Both teams entered the final group match in Zurich level on six points, with Sweden needing only a draw to secure first […]
Notorious Swedish Gang Leader Arrested in Turkey
One of Sweden’s most wanted gang leader, Ismail Abdo, has been arrested in Turkey, the Swedish prosecutor’s office confirmed on Friday. Abdo, a 35-year-old dual Swedish-Turkish national, is known by the nickname “The Strawberry” and is a well-known leader of the Rumba crime gang in Sweden. He has an extensive list of drug-related charges against […]
Volvo Cars Cuts 3,000 Jobs Amid Industry Challenges
Volvo Cars, a Swedish-based car manufacturer owned by Chinese group Geely Holding, has announced plans to cut around 3,000 jobs as part of its cost-cutting measures. The layoffs will mainly impact office-based positions in Sweden, representing about 15% of its white-collar workforce. This decision is part of an 18 billion Swedish kronor ($1.9 billion) “action […]
375 Nigerians Seek Asylum in Sweden in 2024
At least 375 Nigerian citizens sought asylum in Sweden in 2024, according to the Swedish Migration Agency’s 2024 asylum application data. The data reveals that 239 were first-time claims, while 136 were follow-up “extension” requests from persons whose temporary status was about to expire. Demographics of Nigerian Asylum Seekers The report highlights that most applicants […]
Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Bilateral Relations Through Trade, cultural Exchange
This moment opens the door to deeper institutional ties, stimulates business-to-business collaboration, and fosters greater cultural exchange. Nigeria and Sweden on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agreement was reached during a meeting between […]