Sweden
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GwenJudicial documents show mother knew of 12-year-old suspect’s interest in extreme violence before playground stabbing of 5-year-old girl
The Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter (DN) reported that several violent crimes committed by children and adolescents in Sweden were linked to an online phenomenon called the True Crime...
Swedish Government Reverses Decision, Finds Jehovah’s Witnesses Eligible for State Grants
Since January 1, 2000, the Swedish government has offered state funding to faith-based organizations under the Support for Religious Communities Act. Under the law, funding is given only...
Study examines how Syriac Orthodox Church in Sweden balances integration and tradition
A policy brief published on 2 November 2023 summarizes findings from the research project *Integration and Tradition: The Making of the Syriac Orthodox Church in Sweden*. The brief...
Sweden Expels Iranian Diplomat Over Alleged Threats to Jewish and Israeli Interests
Sweden has expelled an Iranian embassy employee and summoned the country’s ambassador over alleged activities threatening Jewish and Israeli interests in the country. The move came after evidence...
Sweden’s Jehovah’s Witnesses Mark 60th Anniversary of Historic Conscience Objection Decision
In 2026, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Sweden will commemorate the 60th anniversary of a significant government decision regarding conscientious objection to military service. This decision, made in 1966, marked...
Religious Associations in Sweden Lose Government Support Under New Law
The State Office of Registration of Associations and Organizations has announced that several religious associations in Sweden no longer qualify for government support under a new law. This...
New Apostolic Church Chief Apostle to Visit Sweden, a Country with 221,000 Islands and 439 Congregation Members
The Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, following his recent visit to South Africa, will visit Sweden this weekend. The country, known for its vast landscapes and...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Face Continued Exclusion from State Subsidies in Sweden Despite Legal Challenges
Sweden’s long-standing commitment to human rights and pluralism has recently come under scrutiny due to its treatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding state subsidies. The country’s legal framework, designed...
Jehovah’s Witnesses recall Sweden’s 1966 decision on conscientious objection to military service
In 2026, marking 60 years since a pivotal decision by the Swedish authorities, Jehovah’s Witnesses reflected on the impact of a historic ruling regarding conscientious objection to military...
