Sweden

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 and the fifth-largest country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.5 million, and a low population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi); around 87% of Swedes reside in urban areas in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden’s urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Because the country is so long, ranging from 55°N to 69°N, the climate of Sweden is diverse.
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Some of the key events about Sweden

  • 1520
    The Stockholm Bloodbath resulted in the execution of around 80-90 people
  • 1523
    Sweden gained independence from the Kalmar Union, establishing itself as a sovereign state
  • 1648
    The Thirty Years' War ended, leaving Sweden's economy strained despite territorial gains
  • 1709
    The Battle of Poltava marked the end of Sweden as a major European power
  • 1766
    Sweden became the first country to introduce freedom of the press into its constitution
  • 1792
    King Gustav III was assassinated at a masked ball in Stockholm
  • 1809
    Sweden lost Finland to Russia, ending nearly 600 years of Swedish rule
  • 1842
    Sweden introduced compulsory elementary education for all children
  • 1901
    The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, establishing a prestigious international award tradition
  • 1917
    The Hunger March protests occurred due to food shortages during World War I
  • 1921
    Sweden became one of the first countries to grant women the right to vote
  • 1944
    Sweden introduced a comprehensive social welfare system, laying the foundation for its modern welfare state
  • 1955
    Sweden joined the United Nations, affirming its commitment to international cooperation
  • 1974
    A new constitution was adopted, formally ending the monarch's political power and strengthening parliamentary democracy
  • 1986
    Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated in Stockholm, a crime that remains unsolved
  • 1994
    The MS Estonia ferry disaster claimed 852 lives, many of them Swedish
  • 1995
    Sweden joined the European Union, further integrating with the European community
  • 2003
    Foreign Minister Anna Lindh was fatally stabbed while shopping in Stockholm
  • 2009
    Sweden legalized same-sex marriage, becoming one of the first countries in the world to do so
  • 2017
    A terrorist attack in Stockholm killed 5 people and injured 14 others

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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Europe freezes Syrian asylum cases as Damascus changes hands

Europe freezes Syrian asylum cases as Damascus changes hands

European nations hit pause on Syrian refugee applications after rebels take Damascus and **Bashar al-Assad** escapes to Russia. The move affects over 124‚000 asylum-seekers who applied this year

Society, Politics • December 11 2024 , 02:34 AM  •  2590 views
Swedish minister points to Europe's real economic challenge at Reuters event

Swedish minister points to Europe's real economic challenge at Reuters event

At Reuters NEXT conference Swedish finance chief focuses on Europeʼs internal issues instead of US policy threats. Europe must take charge of its economic future rather than worry about external factors

Economics, Politics • December 10 2024 , 06:16 PM  •  955 views
German helicopter and Russian ship clash raises Baltic Sea security questions

German helicopter and Russian ship clash raises Baltic Sea security questions

German media reports mysterious encounter between military helicopter and Russian vessel in Baltic Sea. Defense officials stay silent while recent underwater cable damages add to regional security worries

Politics • December 4 2024 , 04:49 PM  •  1555 views
Secret tech-tricks in Baltic waters put ships in danger - heres what we know

Secret tech-tricks in Baltic waters put ships in danger - heres what we know

Baltic Sea shipping faces double-trouble with strange Chinese vessels and fake location signals making waters unsafe. Ships captains deal with wrong position data while govts cant do much to stop it

Politics, Science • December 4 2024 , 12:56 PM  •  996 views
Hidden dangers: Baltic Sea navigation systems face mysterious disruptions

Hidden dangers: Baltic Sea navigation systems face mysterious disruptions

Ships in Baltic Sea deal with fake location signals and nav-system problems. Chinese vessels watching undersea cables while Russian interference grows making shipping lanes less safe

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 12:44 PM  •  836 views
South Korean leader's sudden martial law move leads to global diplomatic freeze

South Korean leader's sudden martial law move leads to global diplomatic freeze

South Korean Presidentʼs overnight martial-law attempt backfired causing international partners to cancel meetings. Swedish PM‚ US officials and Japanese delegates dropped planned visits after the six-hour crisis

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 08:37 AM  •  677 views
Chinese ships linked to mysterious Baltic Sea cable breaks - what's going on?

Chinese ships linked to mysterious Baltic Sea cable breaks - what's going on?

Three major underwater infrastructure damages in Baltic Sea over past two years raise questions about security. Chinese vessels presence during two recent incidents makes investigators look closer at these cases

Society, Politics, Science • December 3 2024 , 11:04 AM  •  1270 views
Swedish police bust IS-linked terror plot near Stockholm

Swedish police bust IS-linked terror plot near Stockholm

Police arrested four Swedish citizens in Stockholm area after uncovering terror-related activities. The suspects had connections to IS in Somalia and local crime groups‚ with plans targeting Swedish society

Society, Politics • December 2 2024 , 11:42 PM  •  1462 views
Baltic tensions rise as Lithuania kicks out Chinese embassy workers

Baltic tensions rise as Lithuania kicks out Chinese embassy workers

Lithuania made three Chinese diplomats leave the country during an ongoing undersea cable investigation. This step adds to the already-cold relations between both countries since Taiwan office dispute

Economics, Politics • December 2 2024 , 07:04 PM  •  805 views
Mysterious drone drops paint at Russian embassy while Sweden faces Moscow trouble

Mysterious drone drops paint at Russian embassy while Sweden faces Moscow trouble

A paint-dropping drone targeted Russian embassy in Stockholm while Swedish diplomats dealt with their own embassy troubles in Moscow. Both countries diplomatic buildings face security issues

Society, Politics • November 29 2024 , 06:32 PM  •  2179 views
Swedish officials want answers about mysterious Baltic Sea cable damage

Swedish officials want answers about mysterious Baltic Sea cable damage

Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea got damaged within 24-hours causing communication issues between several countries. Swedish authorities seek cooperation from Chinese ship that was near incident area

Society, Politics • November 26 2024 , 03:03 PM  •  2007 views
Chinese ship draws attention in Nordic waters as undersea cables get damaged

Chinese ship draws attention in Nordic waters as undersea cables get damaged

Danish military keeps watch on Chinese vessel in waters between Denmark and Sweden. Finland and Sweden look into damaged undersea communication cables while China offers cooperation

Politics, Science • November 21 2024 , 11:17 AM  •  2602 views
Chinese ship with Russian captain stops after Baltic Sea cables mysteriously break

Chinese ship with Russian captain stops after Baltic Sea cables mysteriously break

Two key undersea cables in Baltic Sea stopped working within 24hrs. Danish navy now watches Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 which passed through damaged area on its way from Russian port

Politics • November 20 2024 , 10:06 PM  •  2637 views
Mystery in Baltic waters: Two major data cables go dark as tensions rise

Mystery in Baltic waters: Two major data cables go dark as tensions rise

Two key undersea data cables connecting Baltic nations stopped working this week raising questions about possible sabotage. NATO countries are looking into the incident while experts dont rule out accidental damage

Society, Politics • November 19 2024 , 11:59 PM  •  755 views
Baltic Sea mystery: Data cables go dark as experts debate Russian involvement

Baltic Sea mystery: Data cables go dark as experts debate Russian involvement

Two major undersea data cables in Baltic Sea stopped working this week causing concerns about possible sabotage. German and Finnish experts try to figure out if its an accident or part of wider geo-political game

Society, Politics • November 19 2024 , 10:42 PM  •  953 views
Swedish teens face serious charges after Copenhagen embassy incident

Swedish teens face serious charges after Copenhagen embassy incident

Danish authorities brought terror-related charges against two young Swedes following embassy-area blasts in Copenhagen. The teens remain in custody while investigators gather evidence

Society, Politics • November 7 2024 , 02:14 PM  •  1287 views
Swedish fighter jets might soon fly over Colombian skies

Swedish fighter jets might soon fly over Colombian skies

Colombia plans to acquire Swedish-made Gripen military jets according to media reports. The deal would mark a significant upgrade to Colombian air-force after previous attempts to modernize their fleet fell through

Business, Economics • November 5 2024 , 04:58 PM  •  862 views
Swedish politician gets jail time over controversial rally speeches

Swedish politician gets jail time over controversial rally speeches

A Swedish court sent a far-right party leader to prison for hate-related charges from his rally speeches. The dual-citizen politician had similar problems with law in Denmark before

Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 01:38 PM  •  4755 views
Hungarian-Swedish tension rises after Orban's controversial Georgia trip

Hungarian-Swedish tension rises after Orban's controversial Georgia trip

Hungarian officials called in Swedenʼs ambassador following sharp comments about **Viktor Orbanʼs** Georgia visit. Swedish leader suggested Orbanʼs stance on Georgian elections aligned with Moscowʼs interests

Politics • October 31 2024 , 02:05 AM  •  530 views