Independent news about Sweden, written for an international audience
Times of Sweden is an independent English-language digital publication covering important news and developments from Sweden.
Our purpose is to make Swedish news understandable and accessible to readers who may not speak Swedish or follow the country’s domestic media every day.
We write in clear, straightforward English. We aim to explain not only what happened, but also why it matters and what readers should know about the wider context.
What we cover
Times of Sweden focuses on stories with wider public importance or international relevance.
Our coverage may include:
- national news;
- Swedish politics and public policy;
- the economy and labour market;
- business and major companies;
- crime, justice and public safety;
- defence and security;
- migration and integration;
- health and society;
- climate, energy and the environment;
- science and technology;
- culture and everyday life;
- Sweden’s relations with the Nordic region, Europe and the wider world.
We may also report significant regional or local events when they have broader consequences or help explain an important national trend.
Our audience
Times of Sweden is intended for:
- international readers interested in Sweden;
- people living in Sweden who prefer news in English;
- researchers, journalists and organisations following Swedish developments;
- members of the Swedish community living abroad;
- readers seeking a clear introduction to Swedish institutions and public debate.
We avoid unnecessary jargon and assume that many readers may not already understand Swedish agencies, political structures, locations or cultural references.
Our editorial approach
We aim to produce journalism that is:
- accurate;
- clearly sourced;
- independent;
- accessible;
- transparent about uncertainty;
- respectful of readers;
- open to correction.
We distinguish between confirmed facts, official statements, estimates, analysis and opinion.
Where possible, we refer to original material such as government announcements, public statistics, court documents, research, company reports and direct statements.
When a story is still developing, we may update it as new verified information becomes available.
Independence and political neutrality
Times of Sweden is an independent publication.
We are not financed by:
- political parties;
- political candidates;
- government-controlled political campaigns;
- lobbying organisations seeking control over our coverage;
- politically directed or ideologically controlled interest groups.
We do not publish content on behalf of a political organisation without clearly identifying the nature of that material.
Editorial decisions are not made to support a particular party, candidate or political movement.
Independence does not require us to treat every claim as equally credible. Our reporting is guided by evidence, relevance and the public interest.
Funding
Times of Sweden may be financed through a combination of:
- website advertising;
- affiliate partnerships;
- sponsored commercial material;
- content licensing;
- voluntary commercial partnerships;
- other clearly identified revenue sources.
Commercial income supports the operation and development of the publication.
Advertisers and commercial partners do not receive the right to approve or determine our independent news coverage. Sponsored material and affiliate relationships are identified where appropriate.
Use of artificial intelligence
Times of Sweden may use artificial intelligence as an editorial support tool.
AI may assist with tasks such as:
- translating Swedish source material into English;
- improving grammar and readability;
- organising research;
- creating preliminary summaries;
- transcribing interviews or recordings;
- analysing structured data;
- developing headline alternatives;
- preparing illustrative graphics;
- identifying points that require additional verification.
AI is not considered a reliable source by itself. Important claims should be checked against source material or other credible evidence.
We do not intend to publish unreviewed AI output as finished journalism. Human editorial responsibility remains with Times of Sweden.
Where an AI-generated or substantially AI-modified image could reasonably be mistaken for documentary photography, we aim to label it as an illustration.
Corrections
Accuracy matters to us.
When we identify a meaningful factual error, we aim to correct it promptly and transparently. Significant corrections may be explained in a correction note attached to the article.
Minor spelling, grammar, formatting or style changes may be made without a correction notice when they do not alter the meaning of the article.
Correction requests may be sent to hej@timesofsweden.com with the subject line “Correction Request.”
Our full standards are available in the Editorial and Corrections Policy.
Authors and transparency
Articles should normally include a byline or an appropriate editorial attribution.
We aim to display:
- the original publication date;
- an updated date when material changes are made;
- the author or responsible editorial attribution;
- relevant source links where appropriate.
Additional author information may be made available through author profile pages.
Contact us
General questions, news tips and professional enquiries may be sent to:
hej@timesofsweden.com
Times of Sweden is based in Sweden and publishes primarily in English.