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'Sweden is a safer country today than we were yesterday. We have allies. We have backing,' Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in an address from ... Show more
Sweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink | Reuters
Sweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink | Reuters
Flag of NATO’s 32nd member, Sweden, raised at alliance’s headquarters: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson preside over ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/11/flag-of-nato-32nd-member-sweden-raised-at-alliances-headquarters
Sweden joining NATO shows Putin 'failed' - Stoltenberg: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has said that Sweden's accession to the US-led alliance showed ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0311/1437297-sweden-nato/
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Sweden joining NATO shows Putin 'failed': Stoltenberg: BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday (Mar 11) that Sweden's accession to ...
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Flag of NATO’s 32nd member, Sweden, raised at alliance’s headquarters: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson preside over ...
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Sweden joining NATO shows Putin 'failed' - Stoltenberg: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has said that Sweden's accession to the US-led alliance showed ...
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Flag of Sweden is raised at NATO headquarters: Cements nation's place as the 32nd alliance member.
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NATO members must raise their defense spending to 3 percent of GDP: On March 12, 1999, Poland realized its dream of joining NATO. Twenty-five years later ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/11/polish-president-duda-strengthen-nato/
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 ...
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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/
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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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her ...
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Sweden passes law lowering age to change legal gender from 18 to 16: Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
'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
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
Swedish Homebuilding May Be on Brink of Recovery, Data Shows: Sweden’s worst slump in home construction in more than three decades is over for now ...
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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/
North Saxons create herbal liqueur Schwedenfeuer out of love for Sweden: Two North Saxons love Sweden and the Scandinavian way of life. As a tribute to their ...
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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
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/
Boy who went viral raising 5 million for charity gets Swedish residence permit: Murhaf Hamid, the boy who went viral after he raised more than five million for ...
thelocal.se/20240409/boy-who-went-viral-raising-5-million-for-charity-gets-swedish-residence-permit
Malmö prepares for a high-tension Eurovision contest: Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, the 2024 edition of the song competition, whose semi-finals will ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/20/malmo-prepares-for-a-high-tension-eurovision-contest_6669021_4.html
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
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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
Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for eighth time, soaring to 6.24 meters
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Uppsala in Sweden: In this city, you can report parking offenders via app - and collect the money yourself
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Sweden: Terror threat overshadows Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö: The southern Swedish city of Malmö will host the world's largest music competition in May ...
nzz.ch/international/schweden-terrorgefahr-ueberschattet-eurovision-song-contest-in-malmoe-ld.1826826
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
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
South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-12-south-african-butts-rates-number-1-in-the-world/
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/
Sweden Announces $1.6 Billion Added Spending as Inflation Slows: Sweden’s government outlined a spending package totaling 17.3 billion kronor ($1 ...
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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 ...
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Sweden's Olsson improving after suffering blood clots in brain: Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has regained motor function and verbal abilities after being ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/swedens-olsson-improving-after-suffering-blood-clots-brain-2024-04-14/
"It's really indescribable": 19-year-old Lian Bichsel from Solothurn is sensationally on course for a championship in Sweden - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
apnews.com/article/president-milei-argentina-nato-f16s-military-bf56ef4b18646438500c921250c66e93
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/
Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
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Three injured in suspected knife attack in central Sweden: At least three people have been injured in a suspected knife attack which took place in broad daylight ...
thelocal.se/20240419/three-injured-in-suspected-knife-attack-in-central-sweden
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
New Swedish app gives money for reporting wrongly parked cars: A Swedish company has launched a new app which lets its users earn money by reporting wrongly ...
euronews.com/next/2024/04/11/swedish-app-launched-where-you-can-tip-off-wrongly-parked-cars-to-earn-money
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
Stefanie Babst in an interview: "We are very predictable for Putin": Former NATO strategist Stefanie Babst considers NATO and the European Union's dealings with ...
n-tv.de/politik/Fuer-Putin-sind-wir-sehr-berechenbar-article24889044.html
Sweden's Renewcell Aimed to Make Fashion More Sustainable. Why Did It Fail?: The startup turned old clothes into pulp for new textiles. But its supply chain ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-12/sweden-s-renewcell-aimed-to-make-fashion-more-sustainable-why-did-it-fail
Stockholm shooting victim 'completely innocent' say distraught family: A man in his late 30s who was shot dead as he cycled with his son to the local swimming ...
thelocal.se/20240411/stockholm-shooting-victim-completely-innocent-say-distraught-family
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
South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-12-south-african-butts-rates-number-1-in-the-world/
Quick Glance: South African Butts Rated Biggest in the World
- South Africa tops the list of the biggest butts in the world in the latest research.
- South Africa's successful athletes have won the Rugby World Cup and a mixed martial arts trophy in recent years.
- The size of the buttocks fluctuates with fashion trends, but genetics play the most significant role.
- South Africa's butts have long been a symbol of posteriors. Researchers at Gitnux evaluated the top 15 countries with the biggest buttocks, with South Africa leading the list.
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 ...
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Estonia, Sweden and Czechia urge Europe not to relax after US vote on aid to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452225/
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
Sweden: 39-year-old man shot dead in front of his son: According to media reports, the crime was preceded by a confrontation with youths ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/kriminalitaet/39-jaehriger-wird-in-schweden-vor-den-augen-seines-sohnes-erschossen-19647914.html
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/
Reader photo of the week: 'Waiting for the sun to shine': Every week, The Local invites readers to submit their pictures to our photo competition ...
thelocal.se/20240412/reader-photo-of-the-week-waiting-for-the-sun-to-shine
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
Shooting in Sweden: Son (12) witnessed father's death: There has been another fatal shooting in Sweden. The head of government says: "Another line has been ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/schiesserei-in-schweden-12-jahriger-sohn-musste-mit-ansehen-wie-vater-erschossen-wurde
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 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/
My Swedish Career: 'People in Sweden are warm and welcoming': IT consultant Debjyoti Paul tells The Local of the Indian society he co-founded in Helsingborg ...
thelocal.se/20240412/my-swedish-career-people-in-sweden-are-warm-and-welcoming
Sweden expels Chinese journalist over national security fears, lawyer says: Swedish authorities have ordered the expulsion of a Chinese journalist ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-orders-expulsion-chinese-journalist-over-national-security-lawyer-says-2024-04-08/
Norway's KLP may push Tesla on collective bargaining at annual meeting: KLP, Norway's largest pension fund and a Tesla investor, may ask the electric carmaker's ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-investor-may-table-collective-bargaining-motion-agm-2024-04-11/
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 ...
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'Benny is always very kind': Foreigners' top encounters with Swedish celebrities: We asked The Local's readers to tell us of a time they met a Swedish ...
thelocal.se/20240416/benny-is-always-very-kind-foreigners-top-encounters-with-swedish-celebrities
Sweden: Man shot dead in Stockholm in front of his son: In Sweden, a 39-year-old man has been shot dead in front of his twelve-year-old son ...
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Tesla strike in Sweden continues, union says, contradicting Musk: A strike by Tesla mechanics in Sweden, among the country's longest labour disputes ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-strike-sweden-continues-union-says-contradicting-musk-2024-04-10/
Forty essential words you need to get your car fixed in Sweden: Even foreigners who have lived a long time in Sweden often find themselves struggling for the ...
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US commitment to Ukraine grows murkier: President Biden’s supporters and former U.S. officials are expressing frustration and confusion over the White House’s ...
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Sweden to ramp up drive to retain foreign students and researchers: The government has tasked a new inquiry with figuring out how to make Sweden a more ...
thelocal.se/20240408/sweden-to-ramp-up-drive-to-retain-foreign-students-and-researchers
European elections: New Skyttedal alliance in Sweden wants to abolish the right to asylum
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The EU needs to get its trade mojo back, say Sweden and Finland : Nordic nations urge Brussels to get on and do trade deals — and not to tie them to its ...
politico.eu/article/the-eu-needs-get-its-trade-mojo-back-say-sweden-and-finland/
Sweden's Social Democrats call for ban on new free schools: Sweden's opposition Social Democrats have called for a total ban on the establishment of new ...
thelocal.se/20240418/swedens-social-democrats-call-for-ban-on-new-free-schools
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
Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion: The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240419-sweden-ramps-up-security-for-eurovision-amid-outcry-over-israel-s-inclusion
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 ...
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How Eurovision visitors can make the most of Malmö: Malmö is not a particularly touristy city and it's easy to miss out on the best things the city has to ...
thelocal.se/20240410/how-tourists-can-make-the-most-of-malmo
Ukraine Will Become NATO Member, Predicts Former NATO Deputy Secretary-General: As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, the military alliance faces an ...
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Eden Golan to face a ‘hurricane’ of possible antisemitism in Malmo : The international song contest will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden ...
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Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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‘We just want Johan back’ — an EU diplomat has spent 2 years in Iran’s most notorious prison
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How a Swedish nepotism scandal highlights poor recruitment practices: This week: how Sweden voted on new gender law, horrific murder in Stockholm suburb ...
thelocal.se/20240420/how-a-swedish-nepotism-scandal-highlights-poor-recruitment-practices
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday: Man in court for Västerås knife attack, green group marks Earth Overshoot day with four kilometre scarf ...
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The Secret Retreats That Have CEOs, VIPs and Billionaires Jockeying for Invites: Ultraexclusive conferences are booming. In Sicily, Aspen and Stockholm ...
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Sweden to invest hundreds of millions in new bomb shelters and civil defence: Sweden is investing 385 million kronor in strengthening its bomb shelters ...
thelocal.se/20240411/sweden-to-invest-hundreds-of-millions-in-new-bomb-shelters-and-civil-defence
Which European countries offer a 'digital nomad' visa?: With the world of work rapidly changing, digital nomad visas are now in high demand as a way to ...
thelocal.se/20240410/which-european-countries-offer-a-digital-nomad-visa
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
How rogue officer used car in police custody to obtain a bank loan: Vehicle impounded by an auctioneer over a loan she was unaware of.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mombasa/how-rogue-officer-used-car-in-police-custody-to-obtain-a-bank-loan-4592292
How Eurovision visitors can make the most of Malmö: Malmö is not a particularly touristy city and it's easy to miss out on the best things the city has to ...
thelocal.se/20240410/how-tourists-can-make-the-most-of-malmo
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