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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
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 ...
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The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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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 ...
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Swedish FA not considering VAR after clubs raise objections: Sweden's top leagues will not look to implement a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after clubs ...
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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her ...
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'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 ...
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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Eurovision 2024: Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 ...
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Long-time Electrolux CEO Jonas Samuelson to step down next year: Sweden's Electrolux , the world's second-biggest appliances maker, said on Thursday its CEO of ...
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
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
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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
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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 ...
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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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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 ...
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
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
Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
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How many immigrants are overqualified for their jobs in Sweden?: Sweden is one of many European countries struggling with 'brain waste' ...
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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 ...
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UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...
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Swedish word of the day: skyfall: Not just the title of a James Bond movie, today's word describes a kind of weather that most people try to avoid.
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'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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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
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
Ajax demonstrates capabilities in extreme cold weather: Ajax, the British Army’s newest but troubled armoured fighting vehicle, has successfully completed ...
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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
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From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
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Top Swedish teams decide against VAR: The video assistant has long since found its way into most high-class football competitions. Swedish professional football ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Moscow Potentially Spying Through ‘Shadow Fleets’: Swedish Navy Chief: The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil ...
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Climate protesters wrap Swedish parliament in giant red scarf: Several hundred women surrounded Sweden's parliament with a giant knitted red scarf to protest ...
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Ystad, Kalmar, Malmö, Växjö, Gothenburg: The south of Sweden is good sightseeing terrain
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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 ...
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Swedish word of the day: raggmunk: Today's Swedish word sounds odd but describes something rather delicious.
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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 ...
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Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to Ukraine: Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out sending Ukraine Patriot ...
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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/
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
Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop | kuwaittimes: Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop - Lifestyle - “It was love at first ...
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Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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Swedish word of the day: utedass: Summer is upon us (yes, despite the cold temperatures) and we're taking a look at some seasonally appropriate Swedish ...
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Swedish word of the day: loppis: Here's a word that describes a quintessential Swedish summer activity.
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Concern for the Queen: Palace comments on Silvia's eye: At the reception for the new Finnish president in Stockholm, Queen Silvia involuntarily draws attention ...
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Irmgard and Heinrich Strathusen from Bleckede celebrate their iron wedding anniversary
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday: Man in court for Västerås knife attack, green group marks Earth Overshoot day with four kilometre scarf ...
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TELL US: How did you make friends in Sweden?: One of the toughest things about settling in a country is finding and making new friends ...
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Brits have used inspiration from abroad to give their homes a makeover: Half of Brits have taken home décor inspiration from abroad - with Sweden, Italy ...
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Eden Golan to face a ‘hurricane’ of possible antisemitism in Malmo : The international song contest will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden ...
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Korea, Sweden to join forces for green transition : Anne Hoglund, acting Swedish ambassador to Korea, emphasized the importance of working together for net zero ...
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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 ...
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Swedish parliament group urges 52 billion kronor hike in defence spending: A Swedish parliamentary commission on Friday recommended moves to strengthen the ...
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From Florida to Finnmark, From the Courtroom to the White House: Commentary: In the daytime, he hangs around in American courtrooms. In his free time ...
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Volvo Crashed Its Biggest SUV into Its Smallest in the Name of Safety: The Volvo Cars Safety Center in Torslanda, Sweden served as the venue where the EX90 ...
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Electrolux losses increase in the first quarter: The Swedish home appliance manufacturer, Electrolux, said on Friday that its first quarter net loss widened to ...
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How do strikes work in Sweden and what are your rights?: Strikes in Sweden are unusual, but what are your rights if your union is telling you to take collective ...
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In the same prison in Iran, treated differently by Sweden?: "Both Djalali and Florerus were falsely accused of espionage."
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How to lower the monthly cost of your Swedish mortgage: The mortgage makes up the biggest chunk of a lot of home owners' monthly bills ...
thelocal.se/20240216/how-you-can-lower-the-monthly-cost-of-your-swedish-mortgage
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
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Stockholm, Sweden to Washington DC, USA for only €351 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Stockholm, Sweden to Washington DC, USA for only €351 roundtrip with British ...
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Wind Firm OX2 Plunges Most Since IPO After First Quarterly Loss: Shares in OX2 AB fell the most since listing three years ago after the Swedish wind firm ...
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Conversion - Hellofresh relies on ready meals instead of meal kits: According to its own information, Hellofresh was able to compensate for weak demand for meal ...
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Why isn't May 1st a public holiday in Denmark but is in Sweden and Norway?: People in Sweden and Norway have the day off on May 1st, but a large section of the ...
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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: COPENHAGEN, April 25 (Reuters) - Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer ...
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A fresh FTSE high is not yet reason for UK enthusiasm : Recent turnaround still owes most to a steep and persistent valuation discount
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Swedish striker Strömwall to the Lakers: The Rapperswil-Jona Lakers are bringing reinforcements from Sweden. Malte Strömwall, who previously played for Frölunda ...
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Swedbank Sees Net Interest Income Drop in Line With Peers: Swedbank AB reported lower-than-expected net interest income in the three months through March ...
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Big trend from Sweden: The “Mormor” sweater 2024: In Sweden it has long been a big fashion trend for 2024. The “Mormor” sweater. How to wear it in spring? We'll ...
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Volvo Cars core operating profits rise in first quarter on higher retail sales: Swedish automaker Volvo Cars on Wednesday reported an uptick in first-quarter ...
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