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Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-24/sweden-eyes-russia-threat-as-it-invests-in-energy-grid-and-infrastructure
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Sweden Ramps Up Defense Spending Goal to 2.6%, Past NATO Target: Sweden’s military spending is set to rise to 2.6% relative to the size of its economy by 2030 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/sweden-ramps-up-defense-spending-goal-to-2-6-past-nato-target
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How can Sweden attract and retain skilled foreigners?: How can Sweden get better at retaining highly skilled foreigners who want to stay in the country but ...
thelocal.se/20240427/how-can-sweden-attract-and-retain-skilled-foreigners
Formula 1 hammer: Adrian Newey leaves Red Bull!: The proverbial bombshell has exploded: after weeks of speculation about a possible departure of star designer ...
sport.de/news/ne6599378/formel-1-hammer-adrian-newey-verlaesst-red-bull/
“Tanks of the future”: German and French defense ministers sign billion-dollar arms project
de.euronews.com/business/2024/04/27/panzer-der-zukunft-deutscher-und-franzosischer-verteidigungsminister-unterzeichnen-milliar
Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says: Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-should-hike-military-budget-26-gdp-defence-committee-says-2024-04-26/
Swedish FA not considering VAR after clubs raise objections: Sweden's top leagues will not look to implement a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after clubs ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/swedish-fa-not-considering-var-after-clubs-raise-objections-2024-04-26/
Mario Fehr: Security Director of Zurich on foreigners, asylum and the risk of terrorism
nzz.ch/zuerich/mario-fehr-sicherheitsdirektor-von-zuerich-zu-auslaender-asyl-und-terrrorgefahr-ld.1827207
French Palme d'Or winner Laurent Cantet dies: French filmmaker Laurent Cantet has died in Paris at 63.
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/25/french-palme-d-or-winner-laurent-cantet-dies_6669537_30.html
Formula 1 | Decision made? Sauber apparently throws Bottas and Zhou out: The Formula 1 driver market is slowly gaining momentum. The rumor mill is getting hotter ...
sport.de/news/ne6598805/formel-1--entscheidung-gefallen-sauber-schmeisst-offenbar-bottas-und-zhou-raus/
France ready to finance Morocco's 3GW power link to Western Sahara: France is ready to participate in funding a 3 gigawatt power cable linking the Moroccan city ...
reuters.com/world/africa/france-ready-finance-moroccos-3gw-power-link-western-sahara-finance-minister-2024-04-26/
From de Gaulle to Macron, Le Monde's complicated relationship with French presidents
lemonde.fr/en/about-us/article/2024/04/26/from-de-gaulle-to-macron-le-monde-s-complicated-relationship-with-french-presidents_6669614_115.html
Macron's new Sorbonne speech: Save Europe so it doesn't die: French President Macron has taken a risk: six years after his major European policy speech ...
spiegel.de/ausland/neue-sorbonne-rede-von-emmanuel-macron-rettet-europa-damit-es-nicht-stirbt-a-f3621775-a8ea-465a-b743-547dd5ccd1cd
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
'We all cheer each other on': How we made friends in Sweden: Sweden is often rated as a difficult country to make friends in. We asked those who've been there ...
thelocal.se/20240426/we-all-cheer-each-other-on-how-we-made-friends-in-sweden
Voyager 1 space probe sends usable data back to Earth: The 46-year-old research instrument only produced unreadable data garbage for months ...
spektrum.de/news/raumsonde-voyager-1-funkt-wieder-verwertbare-daten-zur-erde/2214714
Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452842/
Is France's far-right Le Pen party embarrassed by the AfD?: In Paris, the leading candidate of the Rassemblement National presented his program for the European ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/26/ist-frankreichs-rechtsextremen-die-afd-peinlich-le-pen-partei-greift-macron-an
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her ...
reuters.com/world/europe/swedish-crown-princess-victoria-starts-officer-training-2024-04-25/
Eurovision 2024: Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 ...
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Long-time Electrolux CEO Jonas Samuelson to step down next year: Sweden's Electrolux , the world's second-biggest appliances maker, said on Thursday its CEO of ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/electrolux-ceo-jonas-samuelson-leave-2024-04-25/
Greifenwarte Edersee has a new boss: air show starts at Pentecost: Falconer Jana Zulauf is the new head of the Edersee Greifenwarte. She succeeds Ludger ...
wlz-online.de/waldeck/edertal/greifenwarte-edersee-hat-neue-chefin-flugschau-startet-pfingsten-93034128.html
Thousands of flights canceled in France as air traffic controllers strike over pay
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/thousands-of-flights-canceled-in-france-as-air-traffic-controllers-strike-over-pay
Sweden to send NATO military battalion to Latvia: The Swedish government will send a small battalion to the NATO Multinational Force in Latvia as part of the co
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sweden-to-send-nato-military-battalion-to-latvia/
What exactly is Swedish Valborg, and where are the best places to celebrate it?: The Walpurgis (Valborg) celebrations across Sweden on April 30th offer you a ...
thelocal.se/20180425/whats-on-sweden-valborg-walpurgis-celebrations-tradition
US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...
politico.eu/article/us-accuses-china-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
Formula 1 | Ralf Schumacher: Mick only has one last chance in F1 - Three options in the premier class?
sport.de/news/ne6594608/formel-1--ralf-schumacher-mick-hat-nur-noch-eine-f1-chance---drei-optionen-in-der-koenigsklasse/
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
Sweden to send first Nato troops abroad since joining military alliance: If parliament greenlights the mission, Sweden will next year contribute Nato troops to ...
thelocal.se/20240425/sweden-to-send-first-nato-troops-abroad-since-joining-military-alliance
Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-france-proposes-new-sanctions-to-russian-disinformation-election-interference/
Foreign CEOs Are Changing the Corporate Landscape of France Inc.: For a little while now, a quiet revolution has been under way in France Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/foreign-ceos-are-changing-the-corporate-landscape-of-france-inc
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At least five people reported dead in attempted Channel crossing: At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel from France, local media reports ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/people-reported-dead-in-attempted-channel-crossing
New study recommends changing the way identity checks are carried out in Europe: A study shows that, while practices differ from one country to the next ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/23/new-study-recommends-changing-the-way-identity-checks-are-carried-out-in-europe_6669291_7.html
Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack: Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted.
euronews.com/next/2024/04/25/alcohol-sales-disrupted-in-sweden-after-reported-ransomware-attack
How many immigrants are overqualified for their jobs in Sweden?: Sweden is one of many European countries struggling with 'brain waste' ...
thelocal.se/20240423/how-many-immigrants-are-overqualified-for-their-jobs-in-sweden
Natural selection should have eliminated giraffes. What if Darwin got it all wrong?
lemonde.fr/en/our-times/article/2024/04/24/natural-selection-should-have-eliminated-giraffes-what-if-darwin-got-it-all-wrong_6669342_39.html
UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel: Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/uk-police-arrest-three-over-deaths-of-five-people-in-english-channel
Number of Swedes buying second-hand has more than doubled in five years: In 2018, only 28 percent of Swedes bought second-hand clothes. Last year ...
thelocal.se/20240422/number-of-swedes-buying-second-hand-has-more-than-doubled-in-five-years
In ‘Franklin,’ Michael Douglas Uses His Charm to Bankroll America: A new Apple TV+ series dramatizes the years Benjamin Franklin spent in France ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/arts/television/franklin-michael-douglas.html
Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68880651
Electricity price: Grid problems in France make German electricity more expensive
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/strompreis-netzprobleme-in-frankreich-machen-deutschen-strom-teurer-li.2209291
Tragedy on the English Channel: Five bodies discovered on a beach in France: Migrants attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Great Britain ...
n-tv.de/politik/Fuenf-Leichen-an-Strand-in-Frankreich-entdeckt-article24894304.html
La Belle Vie: French gestures and growing old in France: From uncovering the very French origins of the English language to common sounds and gestures French ...
thelocal.fr/20240426/la-belle-vie-french-gestures-and-growing-old-in-france
Finland’s Stubb says best way to avoid war is to ‘talk less and prepare more’: Sweden and Finland, NATO’s two newest members, have an important role to play in ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/finlands-stubb-says-best-way-to-avoid-war-is-to-talk-less-and-prepare-more/
Why Sweden may have an alcohol shortage this weekend: If you're thinking of quitting the booze, now may be a good time, as Sweden may run low on alcohol in ...
thelocal.se/20240424/why-sweden-may-have-an-alcohol-shortage-this-weekend
France's Casino supermarket chain to cut 3,200 jobs following takeover: France's Casino supermarket chain is to cut between 1,300 and 3,200 jobs following its ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/26/frances-casino-supermarket-chain-to-cut-3200-jobs-following-takeover
Eden Golan to face a ‘hurricane’ of possible antisemitism in Malmo : The international song contest will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden ...
jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-798700
Sweden's railway company SJ opens ticket bookings for summer season: Planning a train journey in Sweden this summer? It's now possible to book train tickets ...
thelocal.se/20240425/swedens-railway-company-sj-opens-ticket-bookings-for-summer-season
Emmanuel Macron scores from the penalty spot: Macronaldo: Is this France's hope for the Euro? At a charity match, President Emmanuel Macron laced up his soccer ...
11freunde.de/international/emmanuel-macron-trifft-per-elfmeter-macronaldo-a-61f629dd-7ac6-4c68-806e-e0577c04d3cb
How to make friends in Sweden – seven things I wish someone had told me: Sweden is regularly ranked one of the hardest places to find new friends ...
thelocal.se/20230713/how-to-make-friends-in-sweden-seven-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me
Rafael Nadal confirms Laver Cup in Berlin: Rafael Nadal will compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin from September 20th to 22nd.
tennisnet.com/news/rafael-nadal-gibt-zusage-fuer-laver-cup-in-berlin
Europol wants to bypass WhatsApp and Signal encryption: In a joint appeal made public on Sunday, European police forces are calling on governments to allow ...
lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2024/04/22/europol-wants-to-bypass-whatsapp-and-signal-encryption_6669181_13.html
Ajax demonstrates capabilities in extreme cold weather: Ajax, the British Army’s newest but troubled armoured fighting vehicle, has successfully completed ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ajax-demonstrates-capabilities-in-extreme-cold-weather/
Emmanuel Macron: "Europe must be able to defend what it holds dear": Almost seven years after his Europe discourse at the Sorbonne, France's head of state is ...
wiwo.de/politik/europa/macron-zur-zukunft-der-eu-europa-ist-sterblich/29773694.html
Top Swedish teams decide against VAR: The video assistant has long since found its way into most high-class football competitions. Swedish professional football ...
kicker.de/ausnahme-in-europas-top-30-ligen-schweden-entscheidet-sich-gegen-den-var-1019142/artikel
The Rwanda plan is a staggering waste of government time and money: We are kidding ourselves if we believe that the Government’s Rwanda plan will achieve any of ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rwanda-plan-staggering-waste-time-money-3022524
EU agrees to tackle Russia’s shadow oil fleet, Sweden says: The dark fleet camouflaged by Moscow “fuels the war chest of Russia,” Swedish foreign minister says.
politico.eu/article/eu-agrees-to-tackle-russias-shadow-oil-fleet-sweden-says/
At the reception in Stockholm: What happened to Queen Silvia's eye?: It's a festive occasion: shortly after taking office, Finland's new President Alexander ...
n-tv.de/leute/Was-ist-mit-Koenigin-Silvias-Auge-passiert-article24895591.html
David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/david-cameron-denies-blaming-brexit-on-no-asylum-returns-deal-with-france
Moscow Potentially Spying Through ‘Shadow Fleets’: Swedish Navy Chief: The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil ...
kyivpost.com/post/31542
100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time
seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/100-year-old-british-d-day-veteran-dies-before-he-can-honor-fallen-comrades-one-more-time/
France and Germany sign deal on AI-powered ‘tank of the future’: France and Germany on Friday firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank ...
scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260592/france-and-germany-sign-deal-ai-powered-tank-future
Ystad, Kalmar, Malmö, Växjö, Gothenburg: The south of Sweden is good sightseeing terrain
welt.de/reise/staedtereisen/article251115910/Ystad-Kalmar-Malmoe-Vaexjoe-Goeteborg-Der-Sueden-von-Schweden-ist-gutes-Sightseeing-Terrain.html
EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite's reward programme: TikTok Lite's reward programme may be suspended in the European Union on Thursday if TikTok is unable to ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-lites-reward-programme-may-be-suspended-europe-eu-regulators-say-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill: Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
How the fine you get in Sweden might be based on your income: There are two main types of fines that you could be given in Sweden: fixed fines which have a set ...
thelocal.se/20240423/how-the-fine-you-get-in-sweden-might-be-based-on-your-income
Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to Ukraine: Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out sending Ukraine Patriot ...
kyivindependent.com/swedens-defense-minister-doesnt-rule-out-sending-patriots-to-ukraine/
Swedish parliament group urges 52 billion kronor hike in defence spending: A Swedish parliamentary commission on Friday recommended moves to strengthen the ...
thelocal.se/20240426/swedish-parliament-group-urges-52-billion-kronor-hike-in-defence-spending
Amnesty denounces 'ongoing erosion' of human rights in France: French authorities in 2023 imposed excessive and illegitimate restrictions on people’s right to ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240424-amnesty-denounces-ongoing-erosion-of-human-rights-in-france
8 of the most common French gestures: The most famous one of them all is of course the Gallic shrug, but on spending time in France you'll notice that ...
thelocal.fr/20181102/the-5-french-gesticulations-you-need-to-know
Incident in African soccer: political message on jerseys? Confederation Cup match canceled
spiegel.de/sport/fussball/afrikanischer-fussball-renaissance-berkane-aus-marokko-boykottiert-spiel-wegen-trikotverbot-von-usm-alger-a-2c7f2e8c-61e8-4d06-9ea5-0118a5e0f217
Klarna scores major payment deal with Uber ahead of hotly anticipated IPO : The global deal will see Klarna added as a payment option on the Uber and Uber Eats ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/klarna-scores-payment-deal-with-uber-ahead-of-anticipated-ipo-.html
Sweden does not rule out providing Ukraine with Patriot systems : Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson has said that Stockholm may send a Patriot air defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452393/
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop | kuwaittimes: Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop - Lifestyle - “It was love at first ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13401/lifestyle/movies-music/fifty-years-ago-abba-paved-the-way-for-swedish-pop/
Students clash over Israel at elite French school: Sciences Po hosted a conference by three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon under tense ...
politico.eu/article/france-pro-anti-israel-students-clash-at-french-elite-school-ahead-of-left-wing-candidates-conference/
Ronan O'Gara throws hat in ring to be future France head coach: O'Gara said he would not settle for just being a member of the France backroom team.
irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41381002.html
You should avoid these ten things when eating in company: There are certain things you should definitely avoid in restaurants. A butler with many years of ...
stern.de/genuss/essen/restaurant--diese-10-dinge-sollten-sie-beim-essen-in-gesellschaft-vermeiden-7280718.html
Mumia Abu-Jamal Turns 70; Supporters to Rally in Philadelphia: Mumia Abu-Jamal turns 70 today. The imprisoned journalist and former Black Panther has been jailed ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/mumia_abu_jamal_turns_70_supporters_to_rally_in_philadelphia
Why do France and Belgium risk credit rating downgrades in 2024?: The risk of sovereign credit downgrades is increasing for France and Belgium ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/why-do-france-and-belgium-risk-credit-rating-downgrades-in-2024
Concern for the Queen: Palace comments on Silvia's eye: At the reception for the new Finnish president in Stockholm, Queen Silvia involuntarily draws attention ...
n-tv.de/leute/Palast-aeussert-sich-zu-Silvias-Auge-article24897270.html
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