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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Filmmakers fined for exploring wreck of 1994 ferry disaster

The shipwreck in the Baltic Sea is considered a graveyard for victims.

World News

European leaders announce new relief plans as energy crisis deepens

Germany will invest an additional 65 billion euros in a new round of measures aimed at easing the sting of inflation.

Iran

Iran jails two Swedish citizens for alleged drug trafficking

Tensions between Tehran and Stockholm soared after a Swedish court convicted a former Iranian official of war crimes during the 1980s.

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Worker gored to death by large antelope at Swedish animal park

The incident occurred late on Sunday at the Oland Animal and Entertainment Park.

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Rescue operation launched after fire breaks out on ferry near Sweden

Around 300 people were onboard the ship when the blaze broke out.

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Bag found at Stockholm festival contained an explosive, say police

A preliminary investigation has been launched.

Destinations

Win a trip to Sweden simply by pronouncing these 5 words right

Sweden is taking back its flat-pack furniture - or at least the names, which really belong to stunning destinations in nature.

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Shooting at Swedish shopping centre kills one and injures another

The shooting at a shopping centre in Malmö in southern Sweden on Friday killed one person and wounded another, according to police.

Culture news

Which weird and outdated laws can stop you having fun in Europe?

Across the continent, bizarre and outdated legislation still exists to spoil the party.

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