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Newly released map reveals untouched nature spots in Sweden

In a bid to ease pressure on popular destinations, a new project highlights 24 locations in Sweden where you’re incredibly unlikely to run into anybody else.

Destinations

Sunsets, fika and swimming in Stockholm and its stunning archipelago

If you’re looking for the coolest of coolcations, then a visit to Sweden’s capital city should be on your travel bucket list. In this guide to Stockholm, Mike Starling goes chasing sunsets, gets a taste of fika, and goes wild swimming on a charming island in the archipelago.

Business

Google ordered to pay Klarna €1.7 billion over search abuse

A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay 14.3 billion Swedish kronor plus interest (€1.7bn) in damages to PriceRunner, the price-comparison service owned by fintech group Klarna, ruling that the technology giant unlawfully favoured its own shopping service for years.

Sport

France sweep past Sweden and Mexico advance to last 16

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

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Europe Today

Newsletter: Temperatures rise over sanctions against Russia

In this newsletter: Bulgaria attempts to bulldoze part of the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, criticism mounts over the EU's hyped rule of law reports, and a baby makes an appearance at a council meeting in Luxembourg.

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Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.

Sport

World Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw.

Tech News

What is ‘W,’ Europe’s attempt to replace Elon Musk’s X?

The Swedish-based “W” platform” is the latest in a series of new social media sites vying to replace US Big Tech companies.

Europe News

Church of Sweden launches ethics inquiry into PM's ordained wife

The Lutheran Church of Sweden, which has some 5.4 million members in a country of 10.6 million, formally separated from the Swedish state in 2000.

Europe News

Swedish court jails man for pressuring wife into mass prostitution

Prosecutor Ida Annerstedt told the AFP news agency at the start of the trial in April that the woman had "a serious fear" of her husband.

Business

Rolls-Royce secures deal to build small nuclear reactors for Sweden

Rolls-Royce SMR has won a "multi-billion pound" contract to build three small modular nuclear reactors for Sweden, marking a major step in the British engineering group's ambition to become a leading supplier of the technology in Europe.

Sport

Here is every World Cup fixture you may have missed on Monday

Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury.

Europe News

Swedish army consultant on trial for attempted spying for Russia

The trial, scheduled to last three days, is being held largely behind closed doors, given the sensitive nature of the information involved.

Europe News

US plans to slash fighter jets and warships to NATO in Europe

The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country.

Europe News

11 European countries call for crackdown on Russian tourist visas

Eleven European countries are pressing for tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, arguing that holiday travel while the war in Ukraine continues undermines EU solidarity, weakens pressure on Moscow and creates potential security risks.

Europe News

EU more popular post-Brexit, including in UK, survey finds

A decade after Brexit, a new survey suggests the vote that split Britain may have helped bring the rest of Europe closer together.

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