Sweden inaugurates new regiment in sub-Arctic Arvidsjaur
On Friday, the first of five new regiments in Sweden is inaugurated – namely K4 in sub-Arctic Arvidsjaur. Second lieutenant
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Politics (Sweden)
Historic no-confidence vote topples government in Sweden
Sweden’s government fell Monday morning after parliament backed a no-confidence motion with 181 votes. Stefan Lofven of the Social Democrats has
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Sweden seeks answers after allegations that U.S. spied on country with Denmark’s help
Denmark’s intelligence agency helped the US to spy on Swedish politicians and government officials, Danish public broadcaster DR reported on
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Land use rights a key issue in this year’s Sami parliamentary elections in Sweden
On Sunday, members of Sweden’s indigenous Sami cast their ballots in the elections for the Sami Parliament. The Parliament is
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Russian counter-sanctions on EU are part of new normal, Swedish expert says
Russia slapped sanctions on eight officials from EU countries last week – including one from Sweden. The action bars Åsa
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Nordic Day a time to reflect on cooperation shortfalls during pandemic, say some experts
Nordic Day, the 23rd of March, is celebrated after a year of border closures and division. Bertel Haarder, president of the
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Swedish Security Police: Increasing threat against Sweden
The threat from foreign powers and violent extremism continues to increase, according to Sweden’s Security Police, Säpo. In its yearly
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Sweden seeks new powers to limit movement during pandemic
The government wants to introduce new temporary legislation giving them powers to limit people’s rights to visit beaches, use public
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Sweden to re-establish northern regiment, fears armed attack
“Sweden will be affected if crisis or an armed conflict arises in our neighbourhood. An armed attack against Sweden cannot
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Ten billion kroner for Sweden’s upcoming climate budget
Almost ten billion kronor in the upcoming autumn budget will go to measures that help cut climate emissions in industry and
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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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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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Why Sweden can’t declare a state of emergency over COVID-19
Sweden cannot legally declare a full state of emergency to deal with corona, says an expert in constitutional law –
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Swedish municipalities to cooperate in fighting future wildfires
It is hoped over fifty municipalities in central Sweden will work together to fight forest fires. After the huge fires
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Sweden’s FM calls for more EU involvement in Arctic as country hosts EU Arctic Forum
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde is calling on the EU to increase its strategic engagement in the Arctic. Attending the
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