Cycling to work is healthy, cuts carbon emissions and is for everyone, rich or poor
The grave of Sara Makatemele in Sweden has provoked much curiosity about her life and story
The Nordic nation, where summer temperatures are usually closer to 23°C, is not equipped to deal with this kind of natural catastrophe
Activist Elin Ersson disobeyed authorities to delay the deportation of an Afghan asylum seeker, saying it is not right “to send people to hell”
South Africa has a new policy framework for students with disabilities but will it bring real change?
A mix of tax increases and expenditure cuts are essential for long-term growth
The Swedish DJ’s death at age 28 marks a symbolic coming-of-age for a genre that remains resolutely youthful
Peter Madsen was charged with murdering and dismembering Swedish journalist Kim Wall aboard his homemade submarine
The WikiLeaks founder has been dodging an arrest warrant and extradition to Sweden over a probe into rape and sexual assault allegations against him.
In recent years, women have made significant progress towards equality in a number of areas but the global trend now seems to have made a U-turn
Sweden and South Africa are popular destinations for LGBTQ refugees, but both countries are far from perfect
Prime Minister Stefan Lofven vowed he would be staying on despite speculation he could call a snap election.
For all his popularity, he is a tough boss who leads the attack and tolerates no slackers.
Trump is wrong to stigmatise a population because of its ethnic or religious origin, say critics, because socioeconomic conditions play a bigger role.
Compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and Friday contributor Sihle Mthembu
The humanity of a Swedish journalist is on trial, illustrating just how indifferent authorities can be in the face of an overwhelming crisis.
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Sweden’s nomadic reindeer herders – the country’s only indigenous people – have won a 30-year battle for land rights.
Who could have guessed that global warming would help make Sweden’s summers ripe for viticulture?
The Eurovision winner is adamant he’s no homophobe, and Russia may be glad he won.
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström is not afraid to rock the international relations boat if the need arises.
The time has come for consumers to question what exactly is in the products they habitually replenish, writes Tammy Violet Frazer.
Sweden’s new centre-left government will recognise the state of Palestine, a move that will make it the first major European country to take the step.
Sweden says it will stop development aid payments to Uganda "because of the anti-gay legislation" passed in late February.
Sweden has warned Uganda’s new Bill against homosexuality could represent a financial risk for its economy as several countries have cut their aid.
From icy adventures to laid-back skiing and cool design, Sweden is the perfect place for a wintry break. Kevin Rushby starts by skating on thick ice.
Maria Westerståhl chose Funäsfjällen ski area as an antidote to crowded resorts, but finds its downhill as enticing as its cross-country trails.
The future husband of Swedish Princess Madeleine has said he is "a little nervous" about the forthcoming Royal wedding.
Sweden and other Nordic states face more reforms, a lite version of austerity forced on many European nations.
The virulence of British media hostility towards the WikiLeaks founder is now unrelenting and has little to do with his rape case.
Three Swedes behind the so-called "teddy bear" stunt in Belarus have been called to appear before the Belarus KGB.
Julian Assange’s decision to seek asylum in Ecuador is "a tragedy" for the women who have accused him of sexual assault in Sweden, says their lawyer.
Sweden’s culture minister has been urged to resign over her role in an event supposedly highlighting female genital mutilation and racism.