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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 by both area and population, and is 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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PM meets Swedish counterpart Sir Keir Starmer hosts Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson at 10 Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 1 week ago

Starmer meets Norwegian PM Gahr Støre at security summit Sir Keir Starmer met his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Summit in Oslo. The prime ministers then sat at a roundtable for discussions over regional.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

'We do have a problem' with integration of immigrants, Swedish PM tells Euronews 'We do have a problem' with integration of immigrants, Swedish PM tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson said integration needs to be controlled and backed.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:43Published 2 weeks ago

Police in Sweden say teenager under arrest after three killed in Uppsala shooting Police in Sweden say teenager under arrest after three killed in Uppsala shooting The three victims were aged between 15 and 20, police said at a news conference, but Uppsala’s police chief said.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

Sweden's Walpurgis Festival In FEAR After 3 Killed In Uppsala Salon \| Helicopter Manhunt Underway Three people were killed in a shooting at a hair salon in the center of Uppsala, Sweden, just before the Walpurgis spring festival. The suspected gunman fled on a scooter and remains at large. A large.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 3 weeks ago

Swedish police say three people were killed in shooting in Uppsala, murder investigation under way Swedish police say three people were killed in shooting in Uppsala, murder investigation under way In a statement, police said they had received several calls from members of the public to report.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Putin's Spy Plane Chased Out of Skies by Swedish Jets Near Poland: NATO Ready to Retaliate Tensions flared over the Baltic Sea as two Swedish fighter jets under NATO command intercepted and escorted a Russian IL-20 “Coot” reconnaissance aircraft flying dangerously close to Polish.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on April 24, 2025

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 on April 17, 2025

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 on April 16, 2025

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 on March 26, 2025

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Police detain 16-year-old after three people killed in shooting in Sweden A 16-year-old has been detained on suspicion of shooting and killing three people in Sweden, prosecutors have said. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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'Want fair peace for Ukraine, India has a key role to play' Sweden's foreign minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard, emphasizes the importance of democracies uniting to uphold a rules-based order in both Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific. Stenergard also discusses.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2025
Ukraine war or Indo-Pacific, India & EU must stick together as democracies, back rules-based order: Sweden minister Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized the importance of democracies upholding a rules-based order, particularly in the Indo-Pacific where China poses challenges. Sweden supports.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025
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	Sweden gunman appears to have shot himself - but motive still unclear A gunman who shot dead 10 people at an adult education centre had access to several weapons and had "major problems" at school, Swedish media have reported. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2025
Sweden shooting: What we know so far A major police operation is currently under way after five people were shot at an adult education centre in Sweden. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2025	Attacker among around 10 killed in shooting at adult education centre in Sweden Swedish police have said around 10 people have been killed at an adult education centre, in what the country's prime minister said is the worst mass shooting in Sweden's history. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2025
Five people shot at school in Sweden Five people have been shot at a school in Sweden, according to police. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2025	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