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The Swedish krona pared a little of its recent losses against the euro following the decision. The Riksbank in June cut its key rate for only the second time this year, having previously left the rate unchanged for two straight meetings amid global turmoil and hotter-than-expected inflation.

Video: Sweden moves 672-ton church 5km to the left to save it from being swallowed by giant mine The 113-year-old Kiruna Church, one of Sweden's largest wooden structures and often voted its most beautiful, had to move in order to make way for the expansion of the world's largest underground iron ore mine.

The Kiruna Church and its belfry are being moved this week along a 5-kilometer (3-mile) route east to a new city center as part of the town’s relocation.

Sweden’s government raised its projection for economic growth next year, saying reduced uncertainty over US tariffs should allow households to begin consuming more over the coming months.

Canada and Sweden announced a strategic partnership to expand aerospace and defense cooperation, with Arctic security and industrial collaboration in focus.

European leaders have accelerated negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine in recent weeks, responding to President Volodymyr Zelensky's request for binding assurances that Russia will not attack again if a ceasefire is reached.

Sweden’s central bank kept interest rates steady to parry a recent spike in inflation and restated the prospect for another cut that may come as soon as next month to support a struggling economy.

Police say a shooting near a mosque in central Sweden has left one person dead and another injured. Police believe the incident is linked to gang violence.