Ukrainian refugees in Sweden on hopes and fears for the future
Oleksandra Byelyavska and her young son came to Sweden in September 2022, after fleeing Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine. While remaining
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Intelligence reports: Russian intelligence operations a major threat to Sweden
Sweden continues to be in a serious security situation, according to its intelligence service Säpo. Russian intelligence operations pose a
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Counter-intelligence agency: These are the biggest threats against Sweden
Russia will reestablish its military presence near Sweden as soon as it can, according to a new report from the
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Sweden to be quizzed on Sami rights
This week, representatives from the Swedish state will be questioned by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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Sweden: more unemployed are to be convinced to move to jobs in the north
A shortage of labour in the north of Sweden has led the government to ask the Public Employment Agency to
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Sweden closes investigation into Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Sweden’s investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline has been closed, as Swedish courts lack jurisdiction in
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Hurricane winds lash northern Sweden
Powerful winds are lashing northwestern Sweden, and in Stekenjokk in Jämtland, the wind speed is at hurricane level. Trees fallen
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New war and crisis preparedness brochure to come out this year
A new version of the brochure If Crisis or War Comes will be mailed to all Swedish households this fall.
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Northern Swedish town experiences economic boom and influx of new residents
After decades of stagnation and decline, the town of Skellefteå is booming. The municipality envisions 25% more inhabitants by 2030.
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Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s membership in NATO
Decision lifts major hurdle to Sweden’s entry into the military alliance Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday approved Sweden’s membership in NATO,
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Whitehorse RCMP part of pilot project to collect race-based data
By Meribeth Deen · CBC News Observers say they hope data will help improve policing in the Yukon Whitehorse will become one of
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Arctic city of Kiruna competing for the European Capital of Culture title
Sweden and Poland will each host one European Capital of Culture in 2029. In Sweden, two towns are fighting it
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Swedes must mentally prepare for war, says military top brass
The Supreme Commander of Sweden’s Armed Forces says everyone in the country needs to mentally prepare for war. The security
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After icy record last week – Kvikkjokk is now Sweden’s warmest place
Kvikkjokk was the coldest place in Sweden last Wednesday at with a temperature reaching as low as – 43.6 degrees
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Trains cancelled as temperatures hit -44 in northern Sweden
Extreme cold has hit the north of Sweden, with temperatures reaching lower than -40 degrees Celsius in some areas. On
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