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Denmark

Danish island of Bornholm suffers complete blackout

The island is located between Sweden and Germany and is close to where the recent Nord Stream gas leaks were discovered.

Culture news

Euroviews. Why is the Nobel Prize in Literature so controversial?

The Nobel Prize in Literature has generated more controversies in 121 years than any of the other prizes.

Sweden

Three physicists share Nobel Prize for work on quantum science

Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F. Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger built on the theory of quantum entanglement made by Stewart John Bell's work of the 1960s.

Sweden

Swedish scientist awarded Nobel Prize for 'groundbreaking discoveries'

He was given the prize for his discoveries around human evolution.

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Sweden

Sweden lifts Turkey arms embargo as NATO membership inches closer

Turkey’s parliament has yet to ratify Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO, and Friday's step was widely seen as aimed at securing Ankara’s approval.

Europe Decoded

Nord Stream gas leaks caused by 'several hundred kilos of explosives'

The Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks were caused by "at least two detonations" with an explosive load of "several hundred kilos," Denmark and Sweden said in a joint letter.

Norway

Norway and Denmark tighten energy security after pipeline 'attack'

The European Union has also vowed to retaliate for any attack on Europe's energy networks.

Sweden

Sweden's right-wing parties get green light to start coalition talks

Leader of the country's third biggest party, Ulf Kristersson, now has to figure out how to negotiate with the far-right anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats.

My Europe Series

Why the far-right were the biggest winners in Sweden's election

What did we learn from Sweden's election?

Europe News

Sweden's PM resigns after conceding election to right-wing

With 99% of the votes counted, a bloc which includes the far-right Sweden Democrats has a majority in parliament of 176 seats to 173.

Sweden

The rise of Jimmie Åkesson, the leader of Sweden Democrats

The populist anti-immigration party has surged to become Sweden's second-largest political force after a national election dominated by fears of gang violence. Here is how its leader rose to power.

Sweden

Sweden election: Right-wing bloc starts talks to form new government

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson is reportedly having meetings with the leaders of the Moderates and Liberals.

Europe News

Sweden's left-wing coalition in slight lead, exit polls show

Two separate polls showed the ruling left-wing Social Democrats had won the most votes, while populist anti-immigration Sweden Democrats had their best showing yet.

Sweden

Your quick and easy guide to Sweden's too-close-to-call election

The race to form the Scandinavian country's next government could still be won by either a left-wing or a right-wing coalition.

Sweden

Sweden votes on Sunday: Key things to know ahead of general election

The main parties are split down the middle of the left-right divide, with four parties each forming the two blocs, making the results difficult to predict.

Sweden

Sweden votes: Who are the far-right Sweden Democrats`?

The party only entered Sweden's parliament for the first time in 2010, now they're challenging to be the country's second most popular party in Sunday's election.

Sweden

Student jailed for life for murdering two teachers at school in Malmö

The suspect was arrested shortly after the knife and axe attack in March.

Sweden

Listen: All you need to know about Sweden's too-close-to-call election

Join our panel of experts including Dominic Hinde and Lucas Dahlström as we explore the ins and outs of an election that could return a far-right government to power.

Sweden

Russia's actions in Ukraine see Sweden beef up disinformation fight

The national agency tasked with vigilance over external threats to Swedish society says they've been in demand from political parties and civil society for more information, ahead of the general election.

Sweden

Why this viral image is not proof of 'climate hysteria' in Sweden

The post has been reshared online ahead of Sunday's general election.

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