Sami Language Week to take place October 19-25
Sami Language Week, an event created to raise awareness and increase visibility of the Sami language, will take place this
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Swedish military ramps up presence in Baltic Sea due to Russian activity
Sweden has ramped up its military readiness this week in the Baltic Sea and on Gotland in response to what
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Crossing the Baltic Sea on a paddle board without sleep
Needing a goal to train for during the summer months, professional cross-country skier Jonas Böhlmark embarked on a nautical journey
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Summer tourism recovery is slow going in Sweden
The number of Swedes enjoying a vacation in their own country has been a shot in the arm for the
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A group of international researchers has mapped more of the Arctic Ocean floor than ever before
The Arctic Ocean floor just got a little less mysterious. A team of international researchers has compiled the most detailed
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Who is allowed into Denmark from Sweden right now?
Denmark has relaxed its rules for travellers into the country, but it has different and changeable rules for different countries,
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Swedish authorities tasked with preparing for second coronavirus wave
The Swedish government has asked several Swedish agencies as well as the county administrative boards to start preparing plans for
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Canadian-style reconciliation commissions draw mixed reaction across Scandinavia
It began with a funding announcement — and a modest one at that. Last week, the Swedish government announced $175,000
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Swedish company Birka Cruises to shut down after 49 years
Ferry company Birka Cruises is closing down permanently, following a huge hit to its business as a result of the
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Government grants 150 million for fast-chargers in remote northern Sweden
Sweden’s government makes available 50 million kroner (€4,76 million) annually the next three years. The grant is earmarked for remote areas of
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Good results from blood plasma corona treatment in Sweden
Swedish researchers report good progress with a corona treatment that uses blood plasma from people who have survived the illness
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Swedish municipality declares corona situation “out of control”
The municipality of Gällivare is taking drastic measures after the spread of the coronavirus there has been deemed as “out
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Sami in Sweden start work on structure of Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Swedish government announced 1.2 million Swedish kroner (approximately $170,00 CDN) this month for the Sami Paliament to begin laying
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Sweden : Extra billions to SAS – but with stricter climate requirements
The government wants to pump several billion kronor into Scandinavian airline SAS and airport operator Swedavia to make up for
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Sweden to lift domestic travel restrictions in mid-June
People without Covid-19 symptoms will be allowed to travel within Sweden from June 13th, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven announced on
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