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Sweden Ramps Up Defense Spending Goal to 2.6%, Past NATO Target: Sweden’s military spending is set to rise to 2.6% relative to the size of its economy by 2030 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/sweden-ramps-up-defense-spending-goal-to-2-6-past-nato-target
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Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says: Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-should-hike-military-budget-26-gdp-defence-committee-says-2024-04-26/
How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war : A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and ...
nbcnews.com/business/autos/volvo-landed-cheap-chinese-ev-us-shores-trade-war-rcna149349
Electrolux Q1 loss nearly triples on weak demand but beats expectations: Electrolux's operating loss nearly tripled in the first quarter on weak demand and poor ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/electrolux-q1-loss-nearly-triples-weak-demand-beats-expectations-2024-04-26/
AstraZeneca leaps after smashing first-quarter forecasts: AstraZeneca sailed past market expectations for quarterly revenue and profit on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/astrazeneca-beats-first-quarter-revenue-profit-estimates-2024-04-25/
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her ...
reuters.com/world/europe/swedish-crown-princess-victoria-starts-officer-training-2024-04-25/
The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host #Eurovision 2024 Song Contest against a backdrop of heightened security and planned protests over Israel’s ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/eurovision-song-contest-host-sweden-braces-anti-israel-protests-2024-04-24/
Ethnic cleansing of Artsakh reminds the world how destructive pan-Turkic ideology can be - Swedish MP @EHellsborn armenpress.am/eng/news/1135451.html
'We all cheer each other on': How we made friends in Sweden: Sweden is often rated as a difficult country to make friends in. We asked those who've been there ...
thelocal.se/20240426/we-all-cheer-each-other-on-how-we-made-friends-in-sweden
Spying for China: EU Parliament suspends employee of AfD man Krah: An employee of AfD MEP Maximilian Krah is alleged to have passed on internal EU Parliament ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/maximilian-krah-eu-parlament-suspendiert-mitarbeiter-von-afd-mann-spion-fuer-china-a-49cfdaa6-eaa3-4c8a-b0ca-279309ed9af1
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
What exactly is Swedish Valborg, and where are the best places to celebrate it?: The Walpurgis (Valborg) celebrations across Sweden on April 30th offer you a ...
thelocal.se/20180425/whats-on-sweden-valborg-walpurgis-celebrations-tradition
Sweden to send NATO military battalion to Latvia: The Swedish government will send a small battalion to the NATO Multinational Force in Latvia as part of the co
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sweden-to-send-nato-military-battalion-to-latvia/
Sunday question on the European elections • Elections Research Group / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30% | GREENS 17% | SPD 15% | AfD 15% | BSW 4% | THE LEFT 3% | ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/europawahl.htm #EUWahl #EP2024
US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...
politico.eu/article/us-accuses-china-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
Masked attackers storm anti-fascist event in Sweden: Three people have been taken to hospital after masked attackers stormed a meeting in Swedish capital ...
reuters.com/world/europe/masked-attackers-storm-anti-fascist-event-sweden-2024-04-24/
US seeks 36 months' jail for Binance founder Zhao: Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, should serve 36 months in ...
reuters.com/legal/us-seeks-36-months-jail-binance-founder-zhao-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison
- The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.
- Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.
- Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.
- The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.
Sweden to send first Nato troops abroad since joining military alliance: If parliament greenlights the mission, Sweden will next year contribute Nato troops to ...
thelocal.se/20240425/sweden-to-send-first-nato-troops-abroad-since-joining-military-alliance
Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-24/sweden-eyes-russia-threat-as-it-invests-in-energy-grid-and-infrastructure
Paid articlePaid Business leaders: Work permit threshold 'has no place in Swedish labour model': Sweden's main business group has attacked a proposal to exempt some jobs from ...
thelocal.se/20240425/employer-group-work-permit-threshold-has-no-place-in-swedish-labour-model
Bibby Stockholm staff 'joked about one less mouth to feed’ after death, former cleaner claims
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-25/staff-joked-about-one-less-mouth-to-feed-after-asylum-seeker-death
Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack: Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted.
euronews.com/next/2024/04/25/alcohol-sales-disrupted-in-sweden-after-reported-ransomware-attack
Swedish Navy suspects Russian "shadow fleet" of espionage: The Swedish Navy has confirmed for the first time that Russias so-called shadow fleet in the Baltic ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452506/
How many immigrants are overqualified for their jobs in Sweden?: Sweden is one of many European countries struggling with 'brain waste' ...
thelocal.se/20240423/how-many-immigrants-are-overqualified-for-their-jobs-in-sweden
Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds: Global military spending reached a fresh record high in 2023, totalling $2443 ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/global-military-spending-hit-an-all-time-high-in-2023-report-says.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Number of Swedes buying second-hand has more than doubled in five years: In 2018, only 28 percent of Swedes bought second-hand clothes. Last year ...
thelocal.se/20240422/number-of-swedes-buying-second-hand-has-more-than-doubled-in-five-years
Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
kyivindependent.com/swedish-navy-chief-says-russian-shadow-fleet-possibly-also-conducting-espionage/
Embracer to split into three listed companies: Swedish gaming group Embracer said on Monday it plans to split into three separate companies listed on the ...
reuters.com/technology/embracer-split-into-three-listed-companies-2024-04-22/
“I mean, listen to this. This is what we do. This is who we do it for. That’s it, 2-0.”
- Donte DiVincenzo(h/t @IQfor3 )
Finland’s Stubb says best way to avoid war is to ‘talk less and prepare more’: Sweden and Finland, NATO’s two newest members, have an important role to play in ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/finlands-stubb-says-best-way-to-avoid-war-is-to-talk-less-and-prepare-more/
Sandvik buys majority stake in China-based Suzhou Ahno: Sweden's Sandvik said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in China-based Suzhou Ahno ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/sandvik-buys-majority-stake-china-based-suzhou-ahno-2024-04-23/
Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
reut.rs/4b6jIC7
Why Sweden may have an alcohol shortage this weekend: If you're thinking of quitting the booze, now may be a good time, as Sweden may run low on alcohol in ...
thelocal.se/20240424/why-sweden-may-have-an-alcohol-shortage-this-weekend
Here's where Malmö plans to place its first three Copenhagen Metro stops: Politicians in the Swedish city of Malmö have decided where the first three stops will ...
thelocal.se/20240424/heres-where-malmo-plans-to-place-its-first-three-copenhagen-metro-stops
Sweden's railway company SJ opens ticket bookings for summer season: Planning a train journey in Sweden this summer? It's now possible to book train tickets ...
thelocal.se/20240425/swedens-railway-company-sj-opens-ticket-bookings-for-summer-season
Rise in measles and whooping cough due to pandemic dip and low vaccine uptake, ECDC says
irishtimes.com/health/2024/04/22/rise-of-measles-and-whooping-cough-due-to-pandemic-dip-and-low-vaccine-uptake-ecdc-says/
How to make friends in Sweden – seven things I wish someone had told me: Sweden is regularly ranked one of the hardest places to find new friends ...
thelocal.se/20230713/how-to-make-friends-in-sweden-seven-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me
#MintCharts | India is the fourth-largest military spender globally, with an expenditure of $83.6 billion in 2023, shows a report by the Stockholm International ... Show more
Polestar may use US plant to sell cars to Europe as EU-China tension rises: Chinese-backed Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar Automotive is preparing ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/polestar-may-use-us-plant-sell-cars-europe-eu-china-tension-rises-2024-04-24/
EXPLAINED: What we know about the attack on a Swedish anti-fascist meeting: Several masked men, described by anti-racism magazine Expo as "a group of ...
thelocal.se/20240425/explained-what-we-know-about-the-attack-on-a-swedish-anti-fascist-meeting
'A group of Nazis': Masked men attack Swedish anti-fascism meeting: Several masked men burst into a Stockholm theatre on Wednesday night and set off smoke bombs ...
thelocal.se/20240425/a-group-of-nazis-masked-men-attack-swedish-anti-fascism-meeting
Trump asks judge in Georgia election case to dismiss 2 more counts against him: The judge previously dismissed three of the counts against Trump.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-asks-judge-georgia-election-case-dismiss-2/story
Ajax demonstrates capabilities in extreme cold weather: Ajax, the British Army’s newest but troubled armoured fighting vehicle, has successfully completed ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ajax-demonstrates-capabilities-in-extreme-cold-weather/
Exclusive: US defense contractor L3Harris to cut 5% of workforce to save costs, email shows
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-defense-contractor-l3harris-cut-5-workforce-save-costs-email-shows-2024-04-23/
Sweden goes its own way - what do you think about that? 🤔
After continued resistance from fans and clubs, Sweden decided not to introduce video evidence in ... Show more #videobeweweis #var #schweden #allsvenskan #superleague #fussball #srffussball
EU agrees to tackle Russia’s shadow oil fleet, Sweden says: The dark fleet camouflaged by Moscow “fuels the war chest of Russia,” Swedish foreign minister says.
politico.eu/article/eu-agrees-to-tackle-russias-shadow-oil-fleet-sweden-says/
Swedish healthcare strike: What nurses and midwives' overtime ban means for you: A nationwide healthcare strike involving tens of thousands of Swedish nurses and ...
thelocal.se/20240425/swedish-healthcare-strike-what-nurses-and-midwives-overtime-ban-means-for-you
AstraZeneca reports bumper revenue in Q1 2024 on strong drug demand: AstraZeneca continued to see strong earnings boosted primarily by its oncology branch ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/25/astrazeneca-reports-bumper-revenue-in-q1-2024-on-strong-drug-demand
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Swedish party leaders condemn attack on anti-fascism meeting, controversial stop-and-search zone law ...
thelocal.se/20240425/today-in-sweden-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-145
Song Contest: A “bitch” song divides Spain: MALMO. Every time María Bas and Mark Dasousa step onto a stage in Spain, chants of “Zorra, Zorra” ring out.
nachrichten.at/kultur/song-contest-ein-schlampen-lied-spaltet-spanien;art16,3943207
From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page
At the reception in Stockholm: What happened to Queen Silvia's eye?: It's a festive occasion: shortly after taking office, Finland's new President Alexander ...
n-tv.de/leute/Was-ist-mit-Koenigin-Silvias-Auge-passiert-article24895591.html
The Local's ultimate guide to exploring Sweden by train: Travelling by train is an excellent way to explore Sweden from top to toe, taking in varying landscapes ...
thelocal.se/20180529/the-local-railway-travel-guide-sweden-train
French Auto Supplier OPmobility Warns of Tough Times Ahead for EV Makers: French automotive supplier OPmobility has warned that electric-vehicle manufacturers ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/french-auto-supplier-warns-of-tough-times-ahead-for-ev-makers
After the US House passed a long-stalled aid package for Ukraine on Saturday, Estonia and Sweden are among the European countries urging the EU not to lose ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/relieved-by-us-progress-on-ukraine-aid-europe-grapples-with-its-future-help-for-kyiv/
No EU election campaign for imprisoned Italian Ilaria Salis: The Italian Ilaria Salis has been imprisoned in Hungary since last year. Now she is running for the ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/kein-eu-wahlkampf-fur-die-in-ungarn-inhaftierte-italienerin-ilaria-salis
European elections: The best tips for avoiding fake news: In the run-up to the European elections, the Cube shows you some ways to recognize and protect yourself ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/europawahl-die-besten-tipps-zur-vermeidung-von-fake-news
Swedish gaming break-up powers up stock for struggling investors: Embracer’s move is a pragmatic solution to its excessive debts but an attractive one
ft.com/content/b551ad62-a9d6-4f3a-8609-e7c54f909484
Swedish bucket list: Seven train trips you should try this summer: Planning a train trip in Sweden this summer but don't know where to start? Here are our ...
thelocal.se/20240425/swedish-bucket-list-seven-train-trips-you-should-try-this-summer
Ystad, Kalmar, Malmö, Växjö, Gothenburg: The south of Sweden is good sightseeing terrain
welt.de/reise/staedtereisen/article251115910/Ystad-Kalmar-Malmoe-Vaexjoe-Goeteborg-Der-Sueden-von-Schweden-ist-gutes-Sightseeing-Terrain.html
Explained: How likely are you to get attacked by a wolf in Sweden?: No one has been attacked by a wolf in the wild in Sweden since 1821, so the short answer is ...
thelocal.se/20240422/explained-how-likely-are-you-to-get-attacked-by-a-wolf-in-sweden
How the fine you get in Sweden might be based on your income: There are two main types of fines that you could be given in Sweden: fixed fines which have a set ...
thelocal.se/20240423/how-the-fine-you-get-in-sweden-might-be-based-on-your-income
Why the Maple Leafs are in a good spot heading to Game 3: The Maple Leafs are set for the series to head back to Toronto Wednesday night, tied 1-1 ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/why-the-maple-leafs-are-in-a-good-spot-heading-to-game-3/
Experts call for global genomic surveillance system to prevent the next pandemic: Real-time genomic surveillance, which uses sequencing to analyse the genetic ...
euronews.com/health/2024/04/25/experts-call-for-global-genomic-surveillance-system-to-prevent-the-next-pandemic
Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to Ukraine: Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out sending Ukraine Patriot ...
kyivindependent.com/swedens-defense-minister-doesnt-rule-out-sending-patriots-to-ukraine/
Climate protesters wrap Swedish parliament in giant red scarf: Several hundred women surrounded Sweden's parliament with a giant knitted red scarf to protest ...
thelocal.se/20240422/climate-protesters-wrap-swedish-parliament-in-giant-red-scarf
Automakers hope for a cut as two-way EV charging becomes real: Automakers from General Motors to Volvo Cars , alongside utilities and charging app operators are ...
reut.rs/4aEL8iG
6.24 meters: Armand Duplantis beats own pole vault world record: The Swedish athlete improved his own world record set last year by one centimeter.
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/20/6-24-meters-armand-duplantis-beats-own-pole-vault-world-record_6669002_9.html
Directional election on June 9: Social Democrats present their vision for the EU: Where should Europe go? Voters will answer this question when they cast their ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/23/richtungswahl-am-9-juni-sozialdemokraten-stellen-ihre-vision-fur-die-eu-vor
Klarna scores major payment deal with Uber ahead of hotly anticipated IPO : The global deal will see Klarna added as a payment option on the Uber and Uber Eats ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/klarna-scores-payment-deal-with-uber-ahead-of-anticipated-ipo-.html
Sweden does not rule out providing Ukraine with Patriot systems : Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson has said that Stockholm may send a Patriot air defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452393/
Scientists Create New 2D Form of Gold Called Goldene: It's like graphene but more fabulous.
extremetech.com/science/scientists-create-new-2d-form-of-gold-called-goldene
European elections 2024: The election campaign has begun in Hungary: The European and local elections are also coming up in Hungary in seven weeks ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/europawahl-2024-in-ungarn-hat-der-wahlkampf-begonnen
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Celebrating the goal is a central theme in the hype surrounding Gyökeres - because he is an unsolved mystery. If the Swedish international scores ... Show more www.kicker.de/ein-potenzieller-100-millionen-stuermer-und-sein-raetselhafter-torjubel-1018156/artikel
3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage: About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage for the anti-obesity drug ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/wegovy-medicare-spending/
Swedish Death Cleaning Might Be The Key To Ending Clutter: If you're overwhelmed by your messy home, this deeper approach to organization could transform your ...
huffpost.com/entry/swedish-death-cleaning-what-to-know_l_66216092e4b01006be160334
More than one in ten foreigners in Sweden don't have a close friend: Hundreds of thousands of people in Sweden don't have a close friend ...
thelocal.se/20240423/more-than-one-in-ten-foreigners-in-sweden-dont-have-a-close-friend
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