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Sweden: Country in northern Europe
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, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge–tunnel across the Öresund.

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Sweden's Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war [Video]

Sweden's Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war

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Sweden's Sámi pay the price in Europe's quest for copper [Video]

Sweden's Sámi pay the price in Europe's quest for copper

The EU aims to boost production of copper and other metals to meet 2050 climate goals. A mine expansion in northern Sweden is seen as critical to those amibitons, but for indigenous Sámi who have been..

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Sweden prepares for Eurovision amidst fears of protests, cyberattacks and unrest [Video]

Sweden prepares for Eurovision amidst fears of protests, cyberattacks and unrest

Security preparations for this year’s Eurovision come as Sweden is considered by police to be a “priority target” for Islamist terrorist groups. Add concerns over planned protests regarding..

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Watch: Swedish city of Malmo opens new ABBA experience [Video]

Watch: Swedish city of Malmo opens new ABBA experience

ABBA World celebrates 50 years since the Swedish foursome won the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit song, Waterloo, in 1974. The exhibition fuses aspects of the supergroup, past and present.

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Negotiations on Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution Reach Critical Phase [Video]

Negotiations on Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution Reach Critical Phase

Negotiations on Global Treaty , to End Plastic Pollution , Reach Critical Phase . 'The Independent' reports that negotiators from around the world have met to discuss what could become a global..

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This Day in History: Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl [Video]

This Day in History: Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl

This Day in History: , Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl. April 26, 1986. The disaster at Chernobyl, located about 65 miles from Kiev in the former Soviet Union, is the worst nuclear power plant..

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Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender [Video]

Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender

The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the legislation, which ultimately passed easily.

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Supporters call for release of Swedish prisoner on second anniversary of detention in Iran [Video]

Supporters call for release of Swedish prisoner on second anniversary of detention in Iran

Johan Floderus was arrested at Tehran airport in 2022, and has had limited family contact and consular access since being imprisoned.

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Abba takeover at Waterloo on anniversary of Eurovision win [Video]

Abba takeover at Waterloo on anniversary of Eurovision win

An Abba inspired flash mob performance with Mark de Lisser choir took place at Waterloo Station, marking the 50th anniversary of the Swedish pop supergroup winning Eurovision the competition with their..

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‘Anything can happen’: New NATO member Sweden prepares for possible war with Russia [Video]

‘Anything can happen’: New NATO member Sweden prepares for possible war with Russia

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5 Easter Traditions From Around the World [Video]

5 Easter Traditions From Around the World

5 Easter Traditions , From Around the World. Every culture has its own unique holiday traditions rooted in that region's folklore and history. Here are five popular Easter traditions from different..

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Sweden expands military presence in Baltic Sea [Video]

Sweden expands military presence in Baltic Sea

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These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024 [Video]

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six..

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German police arrest two men suspected of plotting terrorist attack in Sweden [Video]

German police arrest two men suspected of plotting terrorist attack in Sweden

The foiled plan allegedly had the backing of an Islamic State offshoot, and was intended as violent retaliation for Quran burnings in Stockholm.

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Greta Thunberg, other climate activists block Swedish parliament entrances [Video]

Greta Thunberg, other climate activists block Swedish parliament entrances

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:35Published

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Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine protests in Malmo ahead of Eurovision semi-final

Greta Thunberg has joined pro-Palestine marches in Malmo, Sweden, taking place in protest against Israel competing in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
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Fisher hat-trick helps England thrash Sweden

Watch highlights as England's Isabella Fisher scores a hat-trick as they thrash Sweden 5-1 at the Women's Under-17 Championship in Sweden.
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Eurovision facing controversy over contestants and political statements - as protests expected

The Eurovision Song Contest is already facing controversy over performers making political statements ahead of the big event in Sweden at the weekend.
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Who will win Eurovision this year?

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Malmo, Sweden, this year.
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India and Sweden advance cooperation in innovation, sustainability & investment

During the talks, India and Sweden stressed on the need to focus on new emerging technologies like semiconductors, green steel and green batteries.
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Sweden's Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record

Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season in Xiamen, China.
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'On top of the world!' - Sweden's Duplantis breaks his own record

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks his own men's world pole vault record, increasing it from 6.23m to 6.24m at the Diamond League in Xiamen.
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Olsson recovering from blood clots on brain

Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has made "significant physical progress" as he recovers from blood clots on the brain.
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Watch: England held to 1-1 draw in qualifier

Watch highlights as England are held to a 1-1 draw by Sweden in their first Women's Euro 2025 qualifier at Wembley.
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Lionesses held by Sweden in Euro 2025 qualifier

England's defence of their European title gets off to a disappointing start as they are held to a draw by Sweden in their Euro 2025 qualifier.
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Women's Euro 2025 qualifier: England v Sweden - build-up & team news

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as England host Sweden in the Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers at Wembley Stadium.
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Russo & James in - your England team for Euro 2025 qualifier

We asked you to pick your England team as they start their defence of their European Championship title with a qualifying tie against Sweden on Friday night, but who did you pick?
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Williamson in England squad for Euro 2025 qualifiers

Leah Williamson receives call-up for Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden and the Republic Ireland and could play for England for the first time since last April.
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'We will share the risks': Sweden's NATO membership cemented in flag-raising ceremony

Sweden has cemented its place as a new member of NATO with a flag-raising ceremony.
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Lionesses to open Euro 2025 defence at Wembley

England will return to Wembley as Sarina Wiegman's side begin their Euro 2025 title defence against Sweden on 5 April.
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Sunak hails 'historic moment' as Sweden officially becomes NATO's newest member

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden have welcomed Sweden officially joining NATO, with the prime minister calling it a "historic moment".
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Republic to host England Euro qualifier at Aviva

The Republic of Ireland's women's team will host champions England and Sweden at the Aviva Stadium in their difficult Euro 2025 qualifying campaign.
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'The toughest draw we could get' - Republic's Gleeson

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson says she is happy her side are in League A despite being drawn in the same group as France, England and Sweden for the Euro 2025 qualifiers.
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England to face Rep of Ireland in Euro qualifying

Defending champions England are drawn with Republic of Ireland, France and Sweden in Group A3 of Women's Euro 2025 qualifying.
BBC Sport - Published

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland learn Euro qualifying opponents

Defending champions England are drawn with Republic of Ireland, France and Sweden in Group A3 of Women's Euro 2025 qualifying.
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NATO is preparing to attack Russia, Putin says, and warns aggression risks nuclear conflict

Russia must be "properly protected" after the expansion of NATO to include Sweden and Finland, Vladimir Putin has said in an annual state-of-the-nation speech.
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Sweden midfielder Olsson on ventilator in hospital

Sweden international and former Arsenal midfielder Kristoffer Olsson is on a ventilator in hospital after losing consciousness at his home on 20 February.
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