US Army sends heavy equipment to Arctic Norwegian port for transfer to Finland
In a manifestation of Nordic NATO unity, more than 200 vehicles and 300 containers are sent from the USA to
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Finnish president making first state visit to Sweden, with focus on defence, security
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his spouse Susanne Innes-Stubb are planning to make a state visit to Sweden later this
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Sweden foreign minister: Russian confrontation needs to be addressed
The government on Wednesday presented a supplementary Statement of Foreign Policy following Sweden’s accession to NATO on March 7. Foreign
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Wildlife project to save endangered species in Sweden
The Arctic fox and the hedgehog are endangered species or nearly endangered species that are in focus in a wildlife
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Another year of shrinking glaciers predicted in Sweden’s Far North
Scientists stationed near Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest mountain range, are expecting glaciers in the area to continue shrinking this year. Tarfala
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Swedish forces exercise in northern Norway as country officially joins NATO
March 7 became historic as all Nordic countries now are members of the North Atlantic Alliance. It happens simultaneously as
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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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