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Sweden

Sweden bans backyard barbecues in battle against wildfire outbreak

Wildfire-hit Sweden is warning its citizens against having barbecues — even in their own back gardens.

26/07/2018

Denmark

These pictures put northern Europe’s heatwave in perspective

Newly-released images from space have highlighted the effects of this month’s heatwave on parts of northern Europe.

25/07/2018

Poland

Poland joins EU countries battling Sweden’s wildfires

Poland has sent a convoy of fire trucks to Sweden this weekend, joining several other EU states helping the country battle wildfires caused by hot weather and low levels of rainfall.

22/07/2018

Sweden

Data shows Sweden’s wildfire problem is unusual

These figures reflect how Sweden’s current outbreak of wildfires is unusual.

20/07/2018

World News

The record breaking heatwave that is gripping northern Europe

Northern Europe is reeling under record-high temperatures, that has led to heatwave conditions.

19/07/2018

Sweden

Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls EU for help

Sweden has called for emergency assistance from its partners in the European Union to help fight wildfires, which have broken out across a wide range of its territory and prompted evacuations.

19/07/2018

France

The French pig who predicts the results of the World Cup

French pig Marcel is the latest animal to predict the outcome of World Cup matches.

06/07/2018

Sport

England qualify for World Cup semi-finals after 2-0 win over Sweden

England will face either Russia or Croatia in the semi-finals

05/07/2018

Sport

Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0, advance to quarter-finals

Sweden wins against Switzerland for a place in the quarter-finals.

03/07/2018

No Comment

World Cup fans don fancy outfits to show team support

Colourful and whacky fan costumes are a staple of the World Cup, particularly in the excitement of the group stage.

28/06/2018

Germany

Germany World Cup relief

Toni Kroos' last-minute goal against Sweden sends German fans into ecstasy

24/06/2018

Sport

World Cup: Germany win 2-1 against Sweden in last-gasp victory

Both sides gave it their all in the game, but Germany scored the winning goal when it came to the crunch.

23/06/2018

Sweden

Sweden mobilises its entire volunteer army for first time since 1975

Sweden has called up all of its army volunteers for the first time in more than four decades in a bid to bolster its military strength.

06/06/2018

United Kingdom

'Hide a spoon in your underwear', charities tell women fearing forced

Women fearing forced marriage are advised to hide a spoon in their knickers to set off airport metal detectors

31/05/2018

Denmark

Copenhagen and Malmo want to build "world's first international metro"

City chiefs in Denmark and Sweden are looking at spending up to €4 billion on what is thought to be the world’s first international metro.

29/05/2018

Sweden

Sweden passes law recognising sex without consent as rape

It is the eighth country in western Europe to pass such legislation.

24/05/2018

Sweden

Sweden distributes 'be prepared for war' leaflets to homes

Amidst heightened geopolitical tension in the region, Sweden has revived its defence pamphlets in case an attack hits the Nordic country.

21/05/2018

Business Planet

AI and robotics: the opportunities for European businesses

Euronews travelled to Sweden to meet the team behind a computer-to-human interface that can interact with people

04/05/2018

Sweden

Swedish meatballs actually originated in Turkey, says Sweden

'Let's stick to the facts!' Sweden wants it to be known that meatballs are actually Turkish.

02/05/2018

Real Economy

Europe's housing prices continue to soar

In this edition of Real Economy, we focus on the fallout from rising house prices. What does it mean for homeowners, those seeking to buy and for the economy as a whole? The fear of a new property bubble is in everyone's mind.

01/05/2018