Sweden officially joins NATO during ceremony in Washington
Sweden joins a year after Finland, following delay due to resistance from Turkey, Hungary Sweden joined NATO in Washington on
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Military exercise apparently disrupts weather images from Lapland
The Finnish Air Force is taking part in an ongoing military exercise in the northern parts of Finland, Sweden and
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Europe needs unique iron ore from Kirkenes, says Swedish mine developer
But the security situation in the Norwegian-Russian border area might scare away investors, admits Christer Lindquist, CEO of Grangex. “This
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Hungary’s parliament ratifies Swedish bid to become 32nd member of NATO
President Viktor Orban expected to sign off after striking defence pact with Swedish PM last week Hungary’s parliament voted Monday
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Northern winter destinations gets bombarded by selfie-taking tourists
Heavy snowfall, polar night and freezing cold. The trend for tourists taking selfies with astonishing Arctic backgrounds is filling up
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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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