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France's Annie Ernaux says Nobel win a 'sign of hope' for women writers

French writer Annie Ernaux said she hoped that her Nobel Prize was "a sign of hope for all female writers", who "have not yet gained legitimacy as producers of written works". She made the comment in a lecture ahead of the official prize ceremony on Saturday in Sweden.

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Nobel awards to take place in Stockholm with full glitz and glamour

Nobel laureates congregated in the Swedish capital Stockholm on Saturday for the first fully in-person award ceremonies complete with a formal banquet since the COVID-19 pandemic that curtailed events in the past two years.

Reuters

Turkey says it expects more extraditions from Sweden

Sweden's extradition to Turkey last week of a Kurdish man with alleged terrorism links is a "good start", but Stockholm needs to do more before Ankara can approve its NATO membership, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Monday.

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Losses deepen at crisis-hit SAS airline

Stockholm (AFP) - Troubled Scandinavian airline SAS, which has filed for bankruptcy in the United States, reported Wednesday deeper losses in the fourth quarter.

AFP

H&M to cut 1,500 jobs worldwide

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish fashion retailer Hamp;M said Wednesday it would cut some 1,500 jobs worldwide as a result of a cost-cutting programme launched following its decision to leave the Russian market.

AFP

Half of world's democracies in decline: report

Stockholm (AFP) - Half the world's democratic countries are experiencing an erosion of democracy, intensified by war in Ukraine and economic crisis, an international think tank said in a report on Wednesday.

AFP

Self-driving lorries hit the road in Sweden

Sodertalje (Sweden) (AFP) - Barrelling down a motorway south of Stockholm in a 40-tonne lorry and trailer, the driver keeps a careful eye on the road but, jarringly, no hands on the wheel.

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Nobel Peace laureate calls for weapons to free Ukraine

Stockholm (AFP) - In an unusual move for a Nobel Peace laureate, the head of one of this year's prizewinning organisations on Monday called for weapons to help Ukraine defend itself and stop the atrocities.

AFP

Sweden travel guide: Everything you need to know

Hip cities, frozen lakes and the promise of the northern lights – the land of the midnight makes sun for a once-in-a-time travel destination

The Independent UK

Sweden arrests 2 suspected spies in predawn raid

Swedish authorities have arrested two people on suspicion of espionage in a pre-dawn operation in the Stockholm area

The Independent UK

Turkey summons Swedish envoy over incident in Stockholm - sources

Turkey's foreign ministry summoned Sweden's ambassador on Monday to request an investigation into an incident in Stockholm that it regards as insulting to President Tayyip Erdogan, two diplomatic sources said.

Reuters

Swedish prosecutor confirms Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

Stockholm (AFP) - The blasts which destroyed sections of the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea in September were acts of sabotage, Swedish officials confirmed Friday.

AFP

Sweden confirms Nord Stream pipeline sabotage: prosecutor

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish officials confirmed Friday that the September blasts which destroyed sections of the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea were acts of sabotage.

AFP

2024 Volvo EX90 EV - Everything You Need To Know

We saw the EX90 live at its unveiling in Stockholm and talked to some of the key people who created it in order to learn more.

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Erdogan Announces New Meeting on Sweden's NATO Bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said another meeting on Sweden's NATO membership bid would be held later this month after hosting Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Ankara on Tuesday. Kristersson was hoping to persuade Türkiye to drop its opposition to Sweden joining the US-led military alliance, with Ankara accusing…

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Erdogan announces new meeting on Sweden's NATO bid

Ankara (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said another meeting on Sweden's NATO membership bid would be held later this month after hosting Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Ankara on Tuesday.

Reuters

Swedish PM says Sweden will live up to security commitments made to Turkey

Sweden will live up to security commitments it made to Turkey before becoming invitees to NATO, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Tuesday following a meeting with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan to discuss hurdles to Stockholm's bid to join the alliance.

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: Lykke Li’s cultural highlights

The Swedish singer and songwriter on stalking Kendrick Lamar, brutalist food in Stockholm, and why she gravitates towards people and nudity

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Irish Mirror

Rovers' Euro campaign concludes in defeat as Hoops left to rue barren run in front of goal

Stephen Bradley's side played a positive brand of football in Stockholm but came unstuck in front of goal once again

Irish Mirror

Djurgardens looking to take league frustration out on Shamrock Rovers

The Stockholm giants have finished second in the Swedish league while the Hoops were crowned champions in Ireland

AFP

'Houdini' snake eludes capture at Swedish zoo

Stockholm (AFP) - Zoo staff in Sweden tracked down an escaped king cobra, only for it to vanish a second time after its daring initial departure, authorities said Friday.

Reuters

Swedish PM says Sweden committed to NATO deal with Turkey

Sweden is fully committed to meeting the terms of a tripartite deal struck in Madrid aimed at overcoming Turkey's objections to Stockholm's bid to join the NATO alliance along with Finland, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Friday.

The Independent UK

Iran also barred from Nobel ceremony, after Russia, Belarus

The ambassador of Iran has been excluded from this year’s Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm because of “the serious and escalating situation” in the country

AFP

Sweden conducts new Nord Stream crime scene inspection

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish prosecutors said Friday they would conduct a new complementary crime scene investigation of the Nord Stream leaks, after the navy and the pipeline owner also began surveys this week.

Daily Record

Zoo locked down after missing deadly King Cobra makes it's great 'Houdini' escape

The King Cobra, which has been missing for 48 hours from Skansen Zoo in Stockholm, has enough venom in one bite to kill 20 people.

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