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Insight: How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war: A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/how-volvo-landed-cheap-chinese-ev-us-shores-trade-war-2024-04-24/
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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Largest tender for wind power - Denmark puts the turbo in.: Denmark is increasing its efforts in wind power. A new call for tenders is intended to help achieve ...
az-online.de/wirtschaft/windkraft-daenemark-offshore-turbo-energiewende-klimaziele-ausschreibung-zr-93028369.html
Maersk could offer limited Baltimore barge service: Denmark's Maersk may resume some shipping services at the U.S. Port of Baltimore when a temporary channel is ...
reuters.com/world/us/maersk-could-offer-limited-baltimore-barge-service-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Maersk plans limited barge service in Baltimore
- Denmark's Maersk is planning to resume some shipping services at the U.S. Port of Baltimore once a temporary channel is opened to allow access for commercially essential vessels that are blocked by a collapsed bridge.
- The channel with a controlling depth of 20 feet could potentially enable limited barge services into and out of the Port of Baltimore, according to Maersk.
- A container ship chartered by the Danish group collided with Baltimore's harbor bridge last month, leading to the collapse of the structure.
- The shipping traffic in Baltimore is expected to return to its full capacity by the end of May.
US seeks 36 months' jail for Binance founder Zhao: Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, should serve 36 months in ...
reuters.com/legal/us-seeks-36-months-jail-binance-founder-zhao-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison
- The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.
- Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.
- Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.
- The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.
Aker BP Q1 beats forecast as costs fall: Norwegian independent oil company Aker BP on Wednesday posted a higher-than-expected net profit for the first quarter as ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/aker-bp-q1-beats-forecast-record-output-lower-cost-2024-04-24/
Britain to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says in Poland: Britain plans to increase its defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
Emigrant Elisabeth lives the Norway dream: “We wanted to work in order to live”: Elisabeth (64) emigrated to Norway with her family 14 years ago ...
focus.de/finanzen/deutschland-vermissen-sie-nicht-norwegen-auswanderer-wir-wollten-arbeiten-um-zu-leben-und-nicht-leben-um-zu-arbeiten_id_259879350.html
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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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
yle.fi/a/74-20084945
Espionage for China: EU Parliament suspends employees of AfD man Krah: An employee of the AfD MP Maximilian Krah is said to have passed on internal information ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/maximilian-krah-eu-parlament-suspendiert-mitarbeiter-von-afd-mann-spion-fuer-china-a-49cfdaa6-eaa3-4c8a-b0ca-279309ed9af1
Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
NATO newcomer Finland is now a 'front-line state' for the alliance, Finnish president says
ctvnews.ca/world/nato-newcomer-finland-is-now-a-front-line-state-for-the-alliance-finnish-president-says-1.6858919
Nuclear participation: NATO does not want to station nuclear weapons in other countries
spiegel.de/politik/atomwaffen-in-der-nato-jens-stoltenberg-will-kernwaffen-nicht-in-weiteren-laendern-stationieren-a-d759f16a-a4b5-43aa-9271-5b045997dd2d
Quick Glance: Poland 'Ready' to Host Nuclear Weapons: President
- Poland is prepared to host nuclear weapons if NATO decides to deploy them due to Russia's militarization in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda stated in a recent interview.
- Being a NATO member and a strong supporter of Ukraine, Poland shares a border with both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, Moscow's ally.
- He emphasized that discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between Poland and the United States have been ongoing for a considerable period.
- During the latest NATO summit in Vilnius, the allies committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the credibility, effectiveness, safety, and security of the nuclear deterrent mission.
Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare more': In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Bulgarian pro-Russian ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/finlands-stubb-says-best-way-to-avoid-war-is-to-talk-less-and-prepare-more-2/
Quick Glance: Romanian parties withdraw from joint mayoral bid
- Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National Liberal Party (PNL) have made the decision to withdraw their joint candidate in the race for the mayorship of Bucharest. This announcement was made by the parties on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the commencement of their campaign for local and European elections, scheduled for June 9.
NATO drills in Finland are provocative: Russia’s foreign ministry: NATO exercises starting on April 26 in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/nato-drills-in-finland-are-provocative-russia-s-foreign-ministry
Helsinki tram service resumes after late April snowstorm: The exceptional late spring snow meant many services were disrupted in Helsinki, Turku and other cities ...
yle.fi/a/74-20085060
Swedish Navy suspects Russian "shadow fleet" of espionage: The Swedish Navy has confirmed for the first time that Russias so-called shadow fleet in the Baltic ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452506/
Athens turns orange, Helsinki goes white as Europe’s weather springs a surprise: Dust from the Sahara blankets the Greek capital while parts of Finland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/weather-finland-snow-sahara-dust-greece-intl-latam/
Equinor's Hammerfest LNG plant evacuated due to gas leak: Equinor's Hammerfest LNG plant in Arctic northern Norway was evacuated on Tuesday due to a gas leak ...
reuters.com/business/energy/equinors-hammerfest-lng-plant-evacuated-due-gas-leak-2024-04-23/
Sandvik buys majority stake in China-based Suzhou Ahno: Sweden's Sandvik said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in China-based Suzhou Ahno ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/sandvik-buys-majority-stake-china-based-suzhou-ahno-2024-04-23/
Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
kyivindependent.com/swedish-navy-chief-says-russian-shadow-fleet-possibly-also-conducting-espionage/
Norway's reform-minded King Harald, 87, to cut back activity: Norway's 87-year-old King Harald will permanently reduce the number of official activities in which ...
reuters.com/world/europe/norways-reform-minded-king-harald-87-cut-back-activity-2024-04-22/
Future of cruising: “Norway is not designed to accommodate all these tourists”: The shipping company Hurtigruten is working on an emission-free ship - including ...
spiegel.de/reise/europa/hurtigruten-ceo-hedda-felin-norwegen-ist-nicht-dafuer-gemacht-all-diese-touristen-zu-beherbergen-a-38fa4973-ac27-4892-a7ce-be878781ed9b
Exclusive: US defense contractor L3Harris to cut 5% of workforce to save costs, email shows
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-defense-contractor-l3harris-cut-5-workforce-save-costs-email-shows-2024-04-23/
Italian fashion house Valentino suffers drop in profit in 2023: Operating profit at Italian fashion house Valentino dropped 18% last year, to 99 million euros ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/italys-fashion-house-valentino-posts-3-drop-2023-revenues-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Valentino's Decline in 2023 Sales and Profitability Revealed
- Valentino experienced a 5 percent decline in 2023 revenues to 1.35 billion euros due to the challenging global luxury market environment.
- Direct sales, including E-commerce, saw a 3 percent increase, primarily driven by strong performance in Asia-Pacific and Japan, while Europe faced difficulties in the latter half of the year.
- The proportion of sales from directly operated retail rose to 66 percent in 2023 compared to 62 percent in the previous year.
- The company reported a 42 percent growth in the beauty and fragrance sector, licensed to L'Oréal since January 1, 2019.
Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
kyivindependent.com/denmark-to-allocate-450-million-for-ukraines-reconstruction-energy/
Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
reut.rs/4b6jIC7
UBS gets backing for capital plan, Ermotti pay from Norway wealth fund: Norway's sovereign wealth fund has backed UBS' plan to make its Additional Tier 1 (AT1) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-gets-backing-capital-plan-ermotti-pay-norway-wealth-fund-2024-04-23/
Norway's King Harald, 87, to reduce activity after illness: Norway's 87-year-old King Harald will permanently scale back the number of official activities in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-87-permanently-scale-back-activity-2024-04-22/
NATO head Stoltenberg on whether delayed U.S. aid can still make a difference in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/show/nato-head-stoltenberg-on-whether-delayed-u-s-aid-can-still-make-a-difference-in-ukraine
“I mean, listen to this. This is what we do. This is who we do it for. That’s it, 2-0.”
- Donte DiVincenzo(h/t @IQfor3 )
At the reception in Stockholm: What happened to Queen Silvia's eye?: It is a solemn occasion: Shortly after taking office, Finland's new President Alexander ...
n-tv.de/leute/Was-ist-mit-Koenigin-Silvias-Auge-passiert-article24895591.html
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/
Dommaraju Gukesh was the youngest player to defeat world number one and long-time world champion Magnus Carlsen; the youngest player to achieve a score above ... Show more www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/schach-wm-dommaraju-gukesh-indien-1.6565010 #schach #denksport #erfolg
French Auto Supplier OPmobility Warns of Tough Times Ahead for EV Makers: French automotive supplier OPmobility has warned that electric-vehicle manufacturers ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/french-auto-supplier-warns-of-tough-times-ahead-for-ev-makers
How financially literate are Europeans? Not very - but who knows most?: EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/how-financially-literate-are-europeans-not-very-it-turns-out-but-who-knows-the-most
BBC witnesses boarding of boat which left five dead: The BBC's Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68880792
From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page
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/
Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds: Global military spending reached a fresh record high in 2023, totalling $2443 ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/global-military-spending-hit-an-all-time-high-in-2023-report-says.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
CEO in Finland shares how he runs a company in the happiest country: Finland is the happiest place on earth. The CEO of a Helsinki business shares how he manages ...
businessinsider.com/finland-happiest-country-ceo-work-culture-2024-4
European elections: The best tips for avoiding fake news: In the run-up to the European elections, the Cube shows you some ways to recognize and protect yourself ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/europawahl-die-besten-tipps-zur-vermeidung-von-fake-news
Rise in measles and whooping cough due to pandemic dip and low vaccine uptake, ECDC says
irishtimes.com/health/2024/04/22/rise-of-measles-and-whooping-cough-due-to-pandemic-dip-and-low-vaccine-uptake-ecdc-says/
Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU?: Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between ...
politico.eu/article/boss-defense-nato-eu-jens-stoltenberg-ursula-von-der-leyen/
Harald V of Norway: A king in semi-retirement: Harald V. of Norway steps back, Corinna Harfouch remains mobile, and Alexander Gerst explains science fiction.
sueddeutsche.de/panorama/harald-norwegen-koenig-promis-promi-news-alexander-gerst-1.6565201
A tow truck tows a tourist van which it slid off the muddy section of Kabale -Lake Bunyonyi road in Kabale District, Western Uganda this morning ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
The Federal Foreign Minister welcomed the approval of the US aid package worth billions. The EU will also discuss expanding support for Ukraine ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-baerbock-us-hilfe-fuer-ukraine-sichert-europaeische-friedensordnung-/27982126.html
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Norway Parties Considering ‘Significant’ Boost to Ukraine Aid: Norwegian parties are considering a “significant” increase to the country’s 75 billion-krone ($6 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/norway-parties-considering-significant-boost-to-ukraine-aid
Paid articlePaid Driverless operation: Siemens is to automate the Copenhagen S-Bahn: The Danish capital is getting what is probably the largest fully automated S-Bahn network in ...
spiegel.de/auto/kopenhagen-siemens-soll-s-bahn-automatisieren-a-66f7c7b4-be9c-4046-a142-197cc05efa1d
Quick Glance: Siemens to Automate Copenhagen's S-Bahn
- Siemens receives contract to convert Copenhagen's S-Bahn network by 2038.
- The project includes delivering 226 new trains and installing digital signals.
- The aim is to operate the entire network driverless by 2033.
- Automation is expected to increase capacity and provide better service for passengers.
Investors push Equinor to align strategy with global climate goal: Investors have filed a resolution at Norwegian oil company Equinor , majority owned by the ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/investors-push-equinor-align-strategy-with-global-climate-goal-2024-04-22/
Ukraine war: Ukraine reports Russian attack on television tower in Kharkov: Military aid for Ukraine is not coming too late, says the NATO chief. Meanwhile ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100391298/ukraine-krieg-ukraine-meldet-russischen-angriff-auf-fernsehturm-in-charkow.html
Directional election on June 9: Social Democrats present their vision for the EU: Where should Europe go? Voters will answer this question when they cast their ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/23/richtungswahl-am-9-juni-sozialdemokraten-stellen-ihre-vision-fur-die-eu-vor
Norway to provide Ukraine with new contributions for air defense: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said there are "significant sums" to be ...
kyivindependent.com/norway-to-provide-ukraine-with-new-contributions-for-air-defense/
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/
Djokovic to skip Madrid Open: World number one Novak Djokovic will not compete at this week's Madrid Open after being left out of the main draw for the ATP ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-skip-madrid-open-2024-04-22/
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Warsaw today for talks with Donald Tusk focused on strengthening Europe's ... Show more
Traffic resumes near Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange after a fire ruined the 400-year-old landmark
apnews.com/article/copenhagen-old-stock-exchange-fire-landmark-spire-ed2dc95fa7cd1895ce18f88756bb3775
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
Swedish gaming break-up powers up stock for struggling investors: Embracer’s move is a pragmatic solution to its excessive debts but an attractive one
ft.com/content/b551ad62-a9d6-4f3a-8609-e7c54f909484
Scientists Create New 2D Form of Gold Called Goldene: It's like graphene but more fabulous.
extremetech.com/science/scientists-create-new-2d-form-of-gold-called-goldene
Joko & Klaas - the life insurance for ProSieben: Joko and Klaas have once again shown that they can make television history. With their 24-hour TV marathon on ...
rp-online.de/panorama/fernsehen/joko-und-klaas-die-lebensversicherung-fuer-prosieben_aid-111138511
European elections 2024: The election campaign has begun in Hungary: The European and local elections are also coming up in Hungary in seven weeks ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/europawahl-2024-in-ungarn-hat-der-wahlkampf-begonnen
Paid articlePaid 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/
Judge reprimands Trump lawyer but holds off on gag order ruling: Juan Merchan reserves judgment on prosecutors’ request for maximum fine but tells Todd Blanche ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/judge-trump-violate-gag-order-fine
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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/
'Berlin-Abo': Everything you need to know about the new €29 travel pass: Berlin's reduced-price city travel ticket to get around on public transport is going ...
thelocal.de/20240422/berlin-abo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-e29-travel-pass
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
Ozempic and Wegovy, the diabetes and weight-loss drugs, have soared to celebrity status in the U.S. But Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind them ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/business/ozempic-novo-nordisk-wegovy.html
Autism makes travel a challenge. Here’s how I learned to cope: Busy places and unexpected events used to send me into meltdown on holiday. An autism diagnosis ...
theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/22/autism-makes-travel-a-challenge-heres-how-i-learned-to-cope
Argentina has purchased 24 F-16 fighter jets: Argentina has officially signed for 24 ex-Danish F-16A/B aircraft in addition to Sidewinder and AMRAAM missiles.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/argentina-has-purchased-24-f-16-fighter-jets/
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/
Iceland Volcano Eruption: Scientists Issue Urgent Lava Warning: The Icelandic Meteorological Office has warned that increased pressure and ground lift has been ...
newsweek.com/iceland-volcano-eruption-sundhnukur-reykjanes-volcanic-warning-1892769
Dutch ministry should only use Facebook if data protected - watchdog: The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the government must be able to guarantee that data ...
euronews.com/next/2024/04/22/dutch-watchdog-says-government-should-stop-using-facebook-if-there-are-privacy-concerns
🇳🇴Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced that the country will financially contribute to the initiative to provide Ukraine with additional air ... Show more
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