April 9th, 2017 – Stockholm, Sweden. Around 50,000 people gathered at Sergels Torg plaza for a vigil to stand united against terrorism. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat
The afternoon of April 7th 2017 will mark Sweden forever after a dramatic attack has left us in shock. Many Kontinent photographers were quickly sent to cover the attack, this is their selection to tell what happened on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th. For assignments and requests please contact the photographers directly (their details are to be found HERE). This gallery will be updated in the coming days.
April 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Anna Tärnhuvud / Kontinent for AftonbladetApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Anna Tärnhuvud / Kontinent for AftonbladetApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Anna Tärnhuvud / Kontinent for AftonbladetApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Anna Tärnhuvud / Kontinent for AftonbladetApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Kalle Melander / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Thousands of people desperate to get in contact with their loved ones and seeking information from the authorities caused the phone network to overload. A truck ploughed into crowds in the Swedish capital Stockholm in what was declared as a terror attack. Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebäck / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Thousands of people desperate to get in contact with their loved ones and seeking information from the authorities caused the phone network to overload. A truck ploughed into crowds in the Swedish capital Stockholm in what was declared as a terror attack. Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebäck / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Thousands of people desperate to get in contact with their loved ones and seeking information from the authorities caused the phone network to overload. A truck ploughed into crowds in the Swedish capital Stockholm in what was declared as a terror attack. Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebäck / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. The police is still securing and clearing the area around where the attack took place. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat.April 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Kalle Melander / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Kalle Melander / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Kalle Melander / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat.April 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Kalle Melander / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Johan Persson / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Former Prime Minister Carl Bildt on his bike. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Roger Schederin / KontinentApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 7th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Daily life at Drottninggatan the day after the terror attack. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden.
People bring flowers to show solidarity and sympathy with the Stockholm terror attack victims. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat. People bring flowers and come to gather on Sergels torg, only a few meters away from where the attack took place.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. People bring flowers to show solidarity and sympathy with the Stockholm terror attack victims. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat. People bring flowers and come to gather on Sergels torg, only a few meters away from where the attack took place.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat. Swedish prime minister Stefan Löven came to the scene of the attack in the afternoon, after which he walked back to his office while stopping to talk and meet with people on the street.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat. Swedish prime minister Stefan Löven came to the scene of the attack in the afternoon, after which he walked back to his office while stopping to talk and meet with people on the street.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Clément Morin / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat. People bring flowers and come to gather on Sergels torg, only a few meters away from where the attack took place.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. People bring flowers to show solidarity and sympathy with the Stockholm terror attack victims. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. People bring flowers to show solidarity and sympathy with the Stockholm terror attack victims. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat.April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Politician Amineh Kakabaveh (v) Photo: Anna Tärnhuvud / Kontinent for AftonbladetApril 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Kalle Melander / Kontinent April 8th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Sisters Alice Ek, 22 and Agnes Ek, 23. Photo: Anna Tärnhuvud / Kontinent for AftonbladetApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Demonstration at Sergels Torg on Sunday. Margit Jangård showing her support. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin SanomatApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Facing terror. Photo: Casper Hedberg / KontinentApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Facing terror. Photo: Casper Hedberg / KontinentApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Facing terror. Photo: Casper Hedberg / KontinentApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. On a wall close to the department store where the attack occurred, people have posted notes of sorrow and sadness. Here children express grief and disbelief over the loss of their 11 year old classmate. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat.April 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Manifestation at Sergels Torg on Sunday. Photo: Niklas Björling / Kontinent for The Swedish Red CrossApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Manifestation at Sergels Torg on Sunday. Photo: Niklas Björling / Kontinent for The Swedish Red CrossApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Manifestation at Sergels Torg on Sunday. Photo: Niklas Björling / Kontinent for The Swedish Red CrossApril 9th, 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden. Manifestation at Sergels Torg against terror. Photo: Magnus Laupa / Kontinent for Helsingin Sanomat
