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Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country and the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi); 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.

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Millions tune in to Sweden's moose migration slow TV hit Millions tune in to Sweden's moose migration slow TV hit The livestream's remote cameras capture dozens of moose as they swim across the Ångerman River, some 300 kilometres northwest of Stockholm,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 day ago

Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster, experts warn Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster, experts warn In 2024, the warmest year on record in Europe according to the EU's Copernicus system, Swedish and Norwegian glaciers melted by an.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 2 days ago

No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions The claims appear to have sprung from reports that the Nordic countries have started advising citizens to keep a supply of cash at home in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 3 weeks ago

Will a bridge across the Baltic Sea to Sweden give Finland faster connections to Europe? Will a bridge across the Baltic Sea to Sweden give Finland faster connections to Europe? Finland is exploring options to create improved links for road and rail connections to Europe, including a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:35Published on March 8, 2025

Swedish police investigate suspected sabotage on Baltic Sea island Swedish police investigate suspected sabotage on Baltic Sea island Swedish security services said they were aware of an incident that occurred on Sunday. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 3, 2025

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Aberg snatches win to claim second PGA tour title Sweden's Ludvig Aberg birdies four of his last six holes to claim his second PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2025

Aberg two off pace as Rodgers eyes first PGA Tour win in 286 starts Sweden's Ludvig Aberg is two shots back as leader Patrick Rodgers eyes a first PGA Tour win in 286 starts at the Genesis Invitational. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025
Wales recall injured duo Hughes and Morgan for Nations League games Wales recall long-term injury absentees Elise Hughes and Esther Morgan for their Nations League opening matches against Italy and Sweden. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2025
Wallin aims to end Sweden's 65-year wait for heavyweight world champion Cool, calm and collected, heavyweight Otto Wallin is happy to take everything in his stride but knows he needs to take some risks to achieve the ultimate reward of becoming a world champion. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2025

All 11 people who died in Sweden shooting identified by police - as local media name second victim All 11 people who died in a shooting at a school for adults in Sweden have been identified by police but they have not yet released the names. Sky News - Published on February 7, 2025
'He said he loved me': Victim of Sweden attack rang fiancee one last time after being shot One of the victims of the attack on an adult education centre in Sweden rang his fiancee one last time after being shot to tell her he loved her. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2025
Terrifying Video Shows Student Hiding as Gunman Kills 10 at Swedish School A mass shooting in Sweden ended with at least 10 people murdered Tuesday ... and new video has surfaced capturing the terrifying moments a witness hiding in a bathroom heard the gunman firing his.. TMZ.com - Published on February 6, 2025
Sweden gunman 'had links with education centre where he killed 10 people' The gunman who killed 10 people and wounded several others in Sweden was connected with the adult education centre where he opened fire, police have said. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2025

'He started shooting towards me': Sweden attack survivor describes moment he escaped classroom "I was in the classroom and someone suddenly came in. I saw him, I saw the shooter. As soon as he entered, he'd started shooting. Six, five times. So I started running." Sky News - Published on February 5, 2025
All we know about the Sweden mass shooting attacker as suspect named The suspect in Sweden's mass shooting which saw 11 people killed on Tuesday has been named locally as Rickard Andersson, 35. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2025
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Swedish anti-Islam campaigner sentenced over Koran burnings days after co-defendant shot dead A man who staged public burnings of the Koran in Sweden has been found guilty of hate crimes, five days after his co-defendant was shot dead. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2025	Second ship seized in Baltic Sea cable damage investigation A Norwegian ship suspected of being involved in "serious damage" to an underwater telecoms cable between Latvia and Sweden has been boarded by police. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2025
Iraqi man who sparked riots with Koran burnings shot dead in Sweden An Iraqi man who burned copies of the Koran in Sweden has been killed in a shooting, Swedish authorities say. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2025	Northern Ireland to face Sweden in March Northern Ireland will face Sweden in March as Michael O'Neill's team prepare for the start of World Cup qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2025
Duplantis voted BBC World Sport Star of the Year Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year for 2024. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024	Five iconic Lioness moments from Euro 2022 Watch five iconic England goals from Euro 2022 including Georgia Stanway's screamer against Spain and Alessia Russo's cheeky backheel against Sweden. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2024
Rape inquiry linked by Swedish media to Mbappé closed Authorities said there was not enough evidence to pursue the investigation into the alleged Stockholm attack. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024