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Mapped: Sweden’s right and left blocs neck-and-neck in critical general election

Sweden’s election is on a knife-edge, with final results likely not to be confirmed until Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight race

Sweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90 percent of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready…

France 24 · Sep 13

Centre-left bloc leads Swedish elections – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

‘When we saw one there were high-fives and hugging’: the Swedish TV show (hopefully) bringing moose to your sofa

A surprise beneficiary of lockdown, The Great Moose Migration has become a ‘slow TV’ sensation, keeping audiences worldwide glued to the beasts’ epic trek – even if they’re rarely spotted on screen

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Olympics Make Major Change After Canada Was Accused Of Cheating By Multiple Countries

Team Canada athletes were accused of double-touching the curling stone past the boundary line. Meanwhile, Canada claims it is the victim of a “premeditated and planned” scheme.

Bored Panda · Feb 16

Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026

Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Several killed and injured after bus crashes into bus shelter in Sweden, police say

Police have cordoned off Valhallavägen, the street near where the crash happened.

Euronews · Nov 14, 2025

Sweden probes suspected spy reportedly linked to resignation of security adviser

The suspect under investigation has reportedly served as a senior Swedish diplomat and been stationed at several embassies around the world.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

Swedish senior diplomat arrested on suspicion of spying, say reports

Security service investigating if there is a link with sudden resignation of national security adviser

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025