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Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmö, Sweden, against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Among the protesters is Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
2024-05-9

Many countries, including South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, announce plans to evacuate all of their citizens or nationals from Sudan.
2023-04-21

A man is killed and a woman is injured in a shooting at the Emporia shopping centre in Malmö, Sweden.
2022-08-19

Two teachers are killed by a student during a stabbing attack at a secondary school in Malmö, Sweden. The perpetrator, an 18-year-old boy, is arrested.
2022-03-22

Sweden reports a record 7,935 new cases in the past 24 hours.
2020-12-10

Sweden bans far-right Danish leader Rasmus Paludan from entering the country for two years in response to last night's unrest in the city of Malmö, in which hundreds of Muslim youths clashed with police following the burning of a Quran. Malmö police say his behaviour posed "a threat to the fundamental interests of society".
2020-08-29

Rioting erupts in Malmö, Sweden, following a Quran book burning event by far-right Danish politician Rasmus Paludan in the city. Police say as many as 300 people gathered to protest the anti-Islam activities, which then became violent as protesters set fires and attacked police.
2020-08-28

Swedish comedian and television host Petra Mede is announced as presenter for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö.
2013-01-28

Swedish media report that the country has been helping Saudi Arabia plan the construction of a weapons factory.
2012-03-7

Results in the Swedish general election show the centre-right Alliance government led by Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt winning a plurality, with the Sweden Democrats holding the balance of power.
2010-09-20