Landmark Nordic declaration includes plan for new icebreaker
“The building of an icebreaker will geopolitically strengthening our presence in the region,” the governments of Sweden and Finland write
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Sweden will lead NATO troops in northern Finland
“I am very happy that Sweden has today announced its ambition to assume the framework nation role in the enhanced
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LKAB iron mine in Arctic Sweden reports hostile incidents to police
Only few days after someone vandalised company machinery, an armed person made it into one of the north Swedish iron
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Northern Swedish municipality of Luleå bans mobile phones in schools
A general ban on mobile phones in elementary schools is being prepared by the government parties and the Sweden Democrats.
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Increase in thefts of railway copper cables a major headache in Sweden
Copper cables being stolen from along railway lines is becoming increasingly common as the market price for the metal has
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Increased risk of Russian sabotage on Swedish soil: intelligence service
The risk of Russian acts of sabotage on Swedish soil and other security-threatening activities has increased, according to Sweden’s intelligence
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NASA funding Swedish glacier research to understand climate change on Mars
Melting glaciers in arctic Sweden can help scientists understand the past climate of Mars and how its climate has changed
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Youth consultant hired to keep university students in northern Sweden
Despite an economic boom in northern Sweden, linked to the green transition, only a third of those who graduate from
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Fewer cyber attacks in Sweden after joining NATO
Cyber attacks and influence campaigns against Sweden have decreased since the country joined Nato, several cyber security experts confirm to
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Nordic ministers present joint plan to promote electric aviation
Nordic transport ministers have presented a joint declaration on promoting the development of electric aviation. Swedish Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson
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Four out of five Swedish glaciers may disappear by 2100
By Hannah Thule Due to climate change Earth’s glaciers are melting at record speed. A researcher at Tarfala Research Station
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Lack of geologists slowing down Swedish mineral exploration
Despite high interest in mineral extraction across Sweden, there aren’t enough geologists to make this happen. Too few people are
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Ilse ready to ‘Swim the Arctic Circle’
Hundreds of brave souls are preparing to take part in an annual series of races in the Torne River, above
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Biden says NATO now stronger than ever with Sweden and Finland
US President Joe Biden says NATO is the strongest it has ever been since Sweden and Finland joined. He made
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Details behind Sweden’s NATO process revealed by negotiator
The man responsible for Sweden’s NATO negotiations, Oscar Stenström, has spoken about the days during 2022 when Sweden applied to
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