Sweden
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Will more countries join Nato after Russia’s Ukraine invasion?
Under the Radar Finland and Sweden mulling over plans to abandon neutrality and join military alliance
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Why Sweden’s first female prime minister lasted just seven hours
feature Political ‘bulldozer’ hits the skids as Green Party quits governing coalition
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How Sweden went from coronavirus outlier to Europe’s most infected country
In Depth Region declares ‘personal lockdown’ as patients in ICU hits new high
By Joe Evans Published
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Swedish towns ban face masks despite mounting Covid death toll
feature Vetoes follow a string of anti-mask statements by nation’s top officials
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is coronavirus outlier Sweden on the verge of a rules policy U-turn?
feature Stockholm passes lockdown law as infection and death rates continue to outstrip those of Nordic neighbours
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Coronavirus: Swedish king says nation has ‘failed’ in pandemic response
Speed Read Sweden has recorded almost 8,000 Covid deaths - a far greater tally those those of Scandinavian neighbours
By Joe Evans Published
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Will vaccines sound the death knell for Sweden’s Covid experiment?
Speed Read Herd immunity will require fewer sacrifices if it can be achieved with an effective vaccination programme
By Holden Frith Published
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Coronavirus: how anti-lockdown Sweden is preparing for second wave
Speed Read Deputy state epidemiologist credits consistency and a light touch for preventing fresh spike in infections in the Nordic nation
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Allow ‘controlled spread’ of coronavirus among under-60s, Swedish expert to tell Ireland
Speed Read Nordic nation’s ex-chief epidemiologist to warn against holding out for Covid vaccine
By Joe Evans Published
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Sweden claims ‘vindication’ over anti-lockdown policy as Covid cases hit new low
Speed Read Rate of positive tests has fallen from 19% at peak of pandemic to just 1.3%
By Aaron Drapkin Last updated
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Copy Sweden’s coronavirus response, says WHO special envoy
Speed Read Expert calls for controversial Swedish response to Covid-19 to be adopted elsewhere - including New Zealand
By Holden Frith Last updated
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Swedish government splits from doctors and scientists over herd immunity
Speed Read Government figures based on a ‘completely unproven assumption’, experts claim
By Joe Evans Published
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Russia denies radiation increase is linked to its nuclear plants
In Depth Authorities insists no leakages or faults detected following rise in radioactivity levels across northern Europe
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Swedes turn on government over relaxed coronavirus response
Speed Read Opposition leaders abandon show of unity as public opinion swings
By The Week Staff Published
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