Europe Sweden A new law allowing police to use real-time facial recognition was proposed, aiming to give officials better tools to crack down on crime, as Sweden struggles with rising gang violence
Europe Sweden A new species has been discovered in Swedish forests, a fungus that parasitizes lichens; it has been recognized by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Europe Sweden Kumla prison has begun accepting children and young people convicted of serious violent crimes, opening new challenges at all levels of operations, from guidelines to everyday management
Europe Sweden To lower the minimum age to 18 for purchasing beer, wine and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content under 22% from Systembolaget has been proposed by Moderates, who would leave 20 as age limit for all other drinks sold at Systembolaget
Europe Sweden An exhibition of the royal family's private photos collected over five decades will be on display in Solliden Castle this summer to celebrate 120 years of the palace, King Carl Gustaf's 80th birthday and the royal couple's 50 years of marriage