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Sweden says China blocked prosecutors' probe of ship linked to cut cables
Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities.
Sweden joins Danes guarding Chinese ship in cable probe
Sweden's coast guard said Saturday it had joined Denmark in monitoring a Chinese ship anchored off their coasts, after two undersea cables were severed in a suspected sabotage case.
Nobel Foundation cancels Russian ambassador invite to prize ceremony in Stockholm
The Nobel Foundation said Saturday it was reversing its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to this year's Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm, after the move sparked a backlash.
Are Russian spy ships planning sabotage of Danish energy infrastructure?
A documentary being aired by Nordic public broadcasters Wednesday claims Russia is suspected of having a spy programme in the North Sea planning the sabotage of energy infrastructures in Northern Europe.
H&M closes last stores in Russia
Swedish fashion retailer H&M announced on Thursday that it had closed its last remaining stores in Russia and Belarus, wrapping up its progressive withdrawal over the Ukraine conflict.
WATCH: Baltic Sea foams as gas leaks from damaged Nord Stream pipeline
Denmark's military on Tuesday released video footage showing gas bubbling on the surface of parts of the Baltic sea caused by leaks from the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Swedish institute says underwater 'blasts' recorded prior to Nord Stream leaks
Two underwater blasts were recorded prior to the discovery of three leaks on the Nord Stream pipelines linking Russia and Europe, a Swedish seismological institute said Tuesday as the unexplained leaks raised suspicions of sabotage.
Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline hit by 'leaks' in Swedish and Danish zones
Two leaks have been identified on the Nord Stream 1 Russia-to-Europe gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, hours after a similar incident on its twin pipeline, Scandinavian authorities said on Tuesday.
Sweden's ex-NBA star leaves Moscow team
Sweden's ex-NBA star Jonas Jerebko has quit CSKA Moscow, the team said on Saturday, less than three months after his controversial decision to join the organisation amid international condemnation of Russia.
Russia starts Baltic Sea drills following Swedish Nato bid
Dozens of Russian ships on Thursday took part in military exercises in the strategic Baltic Sea, after Sweden and Finland recently announced bids to join Nato.
Nordic media offers Russian news to counter Kremlin propaganda
Three top Nordic newspapers said on Thursday they would translate their news on the Ukraine war into Russian in a bid to reach the Russian public and counter Kremlin propaganda.
Sweden faces increased risk of Russian retaliation: Swedish Armed Forces
Sweden's support for Ukraine and participation in the coordinated international response to Russia's invasion has increased the risk of retaliation, the Swedish Armed Forces said in the first of its new weekly press conferences.
Ukraine war revives fears of Russia on Sweden's Gotland
The island of Gotland is normally a place Swedes get away to in the warm summer months. But its location in the Baltic Sea near Kaliningrad also makes it a bellwether for Swedish fears of Russia.
Britain would help Sweden militarily if it was attacked: UK defence minister
Sweden can count on help from the UK if we are attacked by Russia, Britain's defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has said.
Sweden summons Russian envoy over airspace violation
Sweden said on Thursday it would summon Russian representatives to its foreign ministry over a Wednesday violation of its airspace by four Russian fighter jets.
Four Russian fighter jets violate Swedish airspace over Baltic Sea
Four Russian fighter jets entered Sweden's air space to the east of the island of Gotland on Wednesday evening, the Swedish Armed Forces said in a statement.
Fact check: has Russia threatened Sweden with military action?
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Friday that Finland and Sweden's possible Nato membership could have "military and political consequences". How serious are these threats?
Swedish tech consultant charged with spying for Russia
A Swedish tech consultant faces trial over espionage charges alleging he put Sweden's security at risk by selling information about Volvo and Scania to Russia.
Sweden, Germany and Poland throw out Russian diplomats in row over Navalny protest
Sweden, Germany and Poland each threw out a Russian diplomat in a retaliatory move after Russia expelled their envoys for allegedly taking part in protests supporting Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
Sweden jails Russian over attack on Chechen blogger
A Swedish court has convicted a Russian citizen of the attempted murder of Tumso Abdurakhmanov, a blogger critical of the regime in Chechnya, alleging high-level backing for the attack.
Sweden steps up Baltic defence in 'signal' to Russia
Sweden's defence minister has said his country is carrying out military exercises in the Baltic Sea to 'send a signal' to countries including Russia.
Spotify expands to 13 new countries including Russia
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said it was rolling out its service in Russia and 12 other countries.
Swedbank accused of violating US sanctions against Russia
US authorities are investigating Swedish banking giant Swedbank over transactions that may have violated American sanctions against Russia, according to new reports.