Davos

Greta

Greta Thunberg protests in Lausanne ahead of Davos meet

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined several thousand protesters in the streets of Lausanne on Friday, ahead of the Davos summit of world leaders.

climate

'I want you to panic': Swedish teen raises climate alarm at Davos

Camera crews push past tycoons and government leaders to get a close shot of the unlikely star at Davos this year: a Swedish teen with long braids and a big message for the world.

Environment

Swedish teen climate activist in Davos: 'It's time to get angry'

Will young Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg manage to persuade the global elite in Davos to take action?

survey

What makes Sweden 'the world's fifth best country'?

Sweden is viewed as the fifth best country in the world according to a new global survey. But if you're on the hunt for adventure, sexiness or great food – look elsewhere.

Davos

Sweden touts pro-free trade agenda at Davos

Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Finance Minister Anders Borg were in Davos on Thursday discussing the need for a more open labour migration and the importance of removing barriers to free trade.

competitiveness

Sweden drops in global competitiveness ranking

Sweden has slipped a spot to fourth place in the World Economic Forum's ranking of the world's most competitive countries, having been overtaken by Finland as the most competitive country in the European Union.

Economy

Sweden's economy on display in Davos

Sweden's strong economy is in focus at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, giving the centre-right Alliance government a chance to spread a new image of Sweden, writes Prime Minister <b>Fredrik Reinfeldt</b> and three of his ministers.