On December 11 , 2010 , the Swedish capital of Stockholm was attacked by a suicide bomber , killing himself and injuring two others . Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt described the event as the " Most worrying attempt at terrorist attack in crowded part of central Stockholm . Failed — but could have been truly catastrophic . " Although Swedish citizens of foreign background have committed suicide attacks abroad , this was the first time such an incident took place on Swedish ground . The incident is known as the 2010 Stockholm bombings
2010 Stockholm bombings
2010 Stockholm bombings
History of Sweden (1991–present)