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Sweden holds election expected to boost anti-immigrant party

Sweden is holding an election that is expected to boost a populist anti- immigration party that is vowing to crack down on gang violence shaking people's sense of security

The Independent UK

Swedish right opposition inches ahead in election cliff-hanger

Sweden's right bloc inched into the narrowest of leads with around 90% of votes counted after Sunday's general election, with results pointing to a new government after eight years of Social Democrat rule.

Reuters

EXPLAINER: What to know ahead of Sweden's election Sunday

Sweden is holding an election this weekend to elect lawmakers to the 349-seat Riksdag as well as to local offices across the nation of 10 million people

The Independent UK

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Factbox-Polls ahead of Sweden's election for parliament

Sweden goes to the polls on Sept. 11 to elect a new parliament in what is expected to be a close-fought race between the ruling left-wing bloc and the right-wing opposition to form the next government.

Reuters

Sweden holds election amid concerns over energy bills, crime

Sweden is holding a national election on Sunday that comes as voters are growing increasingly concerned over rising energy bills and gang violence

The Independent UK

Tested PM or new right bloc? Swedish voters undecided as hard winter looms

The energy crisis, soaring inflation and war in Ukraine could help Social Democrat Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson to secure another term in office if Swedes decide to vote for a safe pair of hands in Sunday's parliamentary election.

Reuters

Irish pubs: The shocking tax rate for pints revealed as Ireland pays more than most EU countries

Ireland has the second highest overall rate of excise tax on drinks, following just Finland and Sweden in some categories while reaching the top spot in others.

Irish Mirror

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Once far-right pariah, Sweden Democrats eye kingmaker role

Once shunned by mainstream parties, the anti-immigration, far-right Sweden Democrats look poised to be main power brokers on Sunday, embraced by a right-wing opposition that has come to see them as key to ending nearly a decade of Social Democrat rule.

Reuters

Factbox-Polls ahead of Sweden's election for parliament

Reuters

‘Deep roots in racist organisations’: Sweden’s PM Magdalena Andersson on the far-right threat in the election

Andersson says Sweden Democrats entering government would change tone of politics

The Guardian - UK

Factbox-Polls ahead of Sweden's election for parliament

Sweden goes to the polls on Sept. 11 to elect a new parliament in what is expected to be a close-fought race between the ruling left-wing block and the right-wing opposition to form the next government.

Reuters

Even Sweden’s PM has been tweeting the wrong Liz Truss

A woman named Liz Trussell has been sending witty replies to a flurry of tweets accidentially sent to her instead of Britain’s new prime minister Liz Truss.

Evening Standard

Explainer-Tough talks beckon for winner in Sweden's close-run election

Tough talks and trade-offs await the winning side in Sweden's parliamentary elections with the governing centre-left and their right-wing challengers facing weeks of uncertainty should they come out on top.

Reuters

‘Thanks babe’: Even Sweden’s PM has been tweeting the wrong Liz Truss

Liz Trussell has responded to tweets accidentally sent to her account following Liz Truss’s victory

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Reuters

Greta Thunberg says Swedish politicians ignoring climate crisis as election nears

Sweden's politicians are ignoring the climate crisis in the run-up to the election on Sept. 11 and treating it as if it were just a problem rather than a life-or-death threat, activist Greta Thunberg said.

Zenger

Children Born From Frozen Embryos More Likely To Develop Cancer, Study Finds

Most common forms of the disease were leukemia and those affecting the central nervous system.

The Independent UK

Swedish leader tackles crime, energy fears on campaign trail

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson is on the campaign trail a week before the national election

The Guardian - UK

Sweden on ‘high alert’ for election interference amid Russia tensions

Psychological defence agency ready for chance of ‘something exceptional’ in lead-up to 11 September poll

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The Guardian - UK

‘People don’t want to hear about it’: how the pandemic shaped Sweden’s politics

Inequality and national identity are high on the agenda as the country votes. But few want to heed Covid’s lessons

USA Today Sports Media Group

Italy captures men’s World Amateur Team Championship, beats Sweden by one stroke for first medal ever

Italy made history Saturday.

Dynamite News

Health: New treatment could increase number of lung donors

Donated lungs in vast quantities cannot be transplanted. Researchers at Skane University Hospital and Lund University in Sweden completed an animal study that raises the possibility of using more donor lungs in the future. Read more on Dynamite news:

Reuters

Analysis-Sweden's cost of living crisis spooks voters ahead of election

With its robust welfare provisions and green energy mix, wealthy Sweden should be better placed than most countries in Europe to withstand the energy-driven cost of living crisis battering the continent.

Reuters

Sweden sends Ukraine artillery rounds in fresh aid package -Ukrainian defence minister

Sweden has provided Ukraine with a new defence aid package containing artillery rounds, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Wednesday.

Chronicle Live

Alexander Isak may give Newcastle new transfer advantage as targets 'around the world' watch on

Alexander Isak will travel with the Newcastle United squad once more to Liverpool and the Sweden international could help the Magpies in the transfer market in the future

USA Today Sports Media Group

Stashed Boston Celtics point guard Yam Madar goes off for 27 points vs. Sweden in FIBA qualifier

Madar's trey was looking especially crisp in the loss to their Scandinavian opponent.

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