Sweden

Region declares ‘personal lockdown’ as patients in ICU hits new high

Vetoes follow a string of anti-mask statements by nation’s top officials

Stockholm passes lockdown law as infection and death rates continue to outstrip those of Nordic neighbours

Sweden has recorded almost 8,000 Covid deaths - a far greater tally those those of Scandinavian neighbours

Herd immunity will require fewer sacrifices if it can be achieved with an effective vaccination programme

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Germany and Sweden followed their scientists to the letter - with very different outcomes

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 28 September

Nordic nation’s ex-chief epidemiologist to warn against holding out for Covid vaccine

Rate of positive tests has fallen from 19% at peak of pandemic to just 1.3%

Expert calls for controversial Swedish response to Covid-19 to be adopted elsewhere - including New Zealand

Government figures based on a ‘completely unproven assumption’, experts claim

Authorities insists no leakages or faults detected following rise in radioactivity levels across northern Europe

Prosecutors claim they have caught the killer in 34-year-old cold case

Opposition leaders abandon show of unity as public opinion swings

Leading epidemiologist says too many Swedes have died following decision not to lock down

Top official urges government to avoid heavy-handed measures if second wave of Covid-19 hits

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Ice hotels are some of the coolest places to spend the winter

Swede shot dead in front of wife and child outside London home on Christmas Eve

World’s oldest central bank ends hikes key rate back to zero amid growing concerns harmful side effects outweigh benefits

Locals have dubbed Saga Vancek the new ‘Queen of Sweden’

Following hung parliament, parties must decide whether to prioritise principles or power

Beijing demands an apology over ‘brutal abuse’ of three Chinese tourists by police in Stockholm

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats poised to play a role in new government

Former neo-Nazi party on course to be kingmakers amid fears of outside influence fuelled by Twitter bots

Hollywood heist prompts Europe-wide manhunt, but robbers could struggle to sell stolen artefacts

Live stream of Elin Ersson's dramatic protest shows how she stands her ground against fellow passengers

Group F final standings and results

EU’s most liberal country could be next to face populist earthquake, analysts suggest