The most powerful narratives of our time: Why people believe in conspiracy theories

Last month Sweden experienced its first demonstration against covid restrictions when hundreds of protesters gathered in central Stockholm under the banner ‘freedom and truth’.  They sang the national anthem and chanted ‘freedom Sweden’ as onlookers watched in disbelief from across the street.  Many showed up carrying signs with messages such as ‘5G is making Swedes...

The disease killing Sweden’s young men

It’s a sunny winter's day in January. Alejandro and his younger brother Robin are standing outside their apartment building smoking cigarettes.  Robin is supposed to be at school but their parents are away so he did what many teenage boys do and decided to stay at home playing video games.  As they are standing outside...

Hundreds gather in Stockholm in protest against covid restrictions

All over the world, protesters have taken to the streets as part of a worldwide demonstration against covid restrictions. Even Sweden, which has never had a lockdown saw hundreds of people gather in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö to protest against the country’s covid restrictions. https://youtu.be/7DpZbIkCzs0

New demonstrations planned against Covid restrictions

Chaotic scenes unfolded in central Stockholm when hundreds of people gathered to protest against Sweden’s corona restrictions on March 6th. Now more demonstrations are planned with some set to take place this weekend in Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg as part of a worldwide demonstration.  At 1.45pm Citizens Square looked fairly quiet and the only hint...

Cold bathing – The new pandemic pastime

Does the idea of jumping into an icy lake tempt you? Perhaps not but during the pandemic more people have taken up the practice of submerging themselves into ice-cold water. Some say it makes them feel better but what does it actually do to your body and is it good for you? https://soundcloud.com/user493323435/cold-bathing

Toxic smoke from burning garbage pile torments local residents

A large garbage pile has been burning for over 2 months in Sweden 25 miles south of Stockholm. Heavy metals and dioxins are seeping into the environment and some local residents have decided to move away from home to escape the smoke. https://youtu.be/Q0j4OM3o2oc

Vaccine fear

Whilst Europe waits eagerly for the vaccines against Covid-19 to get approved by the European Medicines Agency. In Sweden an opinion poll has shown that every fourth Swede is unwilling to get vaccinated. https://soundcloud.com/user493323435/vaccine-fear

Find a job before Friday or get a one-way ticket to Afghanistan

15 December, Stockholm In the dark and damp December weather, a group of people are standing outside the immigrant detention centre in Märsta, 40 km north of Stockholm. It is cold and they have braved the ban on public gatherings because inside the building on the other side of the road are migrants locked up...

App hopes to encourage more people to exercise during the pandemic

In a time when many feel shut inside their homes, an app has been developed in Sweden hoping to bring people together on a walk. https://youtu.be/QhXlqx5ZsE8

Pandemic helps artisan bread business rise

While many businesses are struggling to make ends meet, Kylie Moppert, a 57-year-old independent artisan baker, says the COVID-19 pandemic has been good for her business.  Kylie’s Slow Dough relies on customers who are willing to come in during the morning and pre-order baked goods, and more people are now willing to do this, Ms Moppert says.  “For four...