Sweden

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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. The 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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Denmark and Norway continue to investigate damaged cables in Baltic Sea Concerns are growing over cables carrying internet data being cut or damaged, with cases reported in a number of European countries including Germany, Finland, Sweden and Lithuania. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:53Published 14 hours ago

Sweden rejects applications for thirteen offshore wind farms, citing security concerns The government believes that building the projects in question in the Baltic Sea area would have unacceptable consequences for Sweden's defence. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

New Swedish law enables government funding for babysitting grandparents Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published on September 27, 2024

Sweden says Iran behind 2023 Koran burning hacker attack Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 08:24Published on September 24, 2024

Sweden says Iran was behind thousands of text messages inciting protests over Quran burnings Anti-Iran protests in Sweden have spiked in recent years, and the Islamic Republic is being blamed for instigating an international backlash. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on September 24, 2024

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'Familiar foes Malmo are ultimate Scottish bogey team' Malmo have an impressive record against Scottish teams as Rangers prepare to start their Europa League campaign in Sweden, writes Liam McLeod. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2024

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Jakobsson says there are 'no limits' for new club Sweden forward Sofia Jakobsson says "there are no limits" on what London City Lionesses can achieve after she joined the club on a two-year deal. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2024
Former England manager Eriksson's funeral held in Sweden Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is laid to rest, with David Beckham among 600 mourners to attend his funeral in Sweden. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2024
David Beckham and Nancy Dell'Olio among guests at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral David Beckham and Nancy Dell'Olio were among the mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden on Friday. Sky News - Published on September 13, 2024

Arrest in murder investigation after two Britons found dead in torched car in Sweden An arrest has been made in Sweden after the remains of two Britons were found in a burnt out car. Sky News - Published on August 29, 2024
'Special' Duplantis sets new pole vault world record Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.26m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League meeting in Silesia. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2024
Sweden's Cajuste joins Ipswich on loan from Napoli Sweden international midfielder Jens Cajuste moves to Ipswich on loan from Italian club Napoli. BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2024	Men found dead in burned-out car in Sweden were missing British pair Two men found dead in a burned-out car in Sweden were British nationals, officials say. Sky News - Published on August 14, 2024
Arsenal sign Sweden striker Kafaji Arsenal sign 21-year-old Sweden striker Rosa Kafaji on long-term deal from BK Hacken. BBC Sport - Published on August 13, 2024	Duplantis breaks pole vault world record on way to gold Sweden's Armand Duplantis set a new world record of 6.25m after winning gold in men's pole vault. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2024
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British pair feared murdered in Sweden were 'role models' - as friend reveals 'greatest grief' Two British men feared to be victims of a double murder in Sweden were "role models" in their community, according to a friend. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2024	British men missing in Sweden feared to be victims of double murder Families of two British men missing in Sweden are appealing for information on their whereabouts - amid fears they were victims of a double murder. Sky News - Published on July 17, 2024
'It's a relief' - England reaction to qualifying for Euro 2025 England manager Sarina Wiegman and players Ella Toone and Millie Bright react after the draw with Sweden which secured automatic qualification to Euro 2025. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2024	Lionesses qualify for Euro 2025 after drawing with Sweden The Lionesses have qualified for the European Championships after drawing 0-0 away to Sweden. Sky News - Published on July 16, 2024
Murder investigation launched as two Britons found dead in Sweden - local media reports Two murder victims who were reportedly shot dead before being found in a burnt-out car in Sweden are British, according to local media. Sky News - Published on July 16, 2024