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Beekeepers and communists: how environmentalists started a global conversation

The world’s longest serving environment correspondent explains the origins of a slow and continuing journey

The Guardian - UK

Wife of Swedish Man Detained in Iran Fears her Husband Will be Executed Soon

The wife of Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmedreza Djalali, convicted of espionage in Iran and sentenced to death, said she fears her husband will be soon executed, pleading for stronger action from the European Union. Vida Mehrannia told AFP in an interview from Stockholm that she fears that unless the EU were…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Delegations from Sweden, Finland Hold NATO Talks in Turkey

Senior officials from Sweden and Finland held some five hours of talks with Turkish counterparts in Ankara on Wednesday in an effort to overcome Turkey’s strong objections to the Nordic nations' bids to join NATO. Sweden and Finland submitted their written applications to join NATO last week.

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Turkey to discuss NATO bids with Finland, Sweden on Wednesday

Turkish officials will meet with Swedish and Finnish delegations in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Stockholm and Helsinki's applications to become members of NATO, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Carsten Höller: ‘I don’t want flowers on my food, ever. It disturbs me’

The artist’s new project is a restaurant in Stockholm, with strict, brutalist rules. Just don’t ask for ketchup

The Guardian - UK

After String of Adventures, Ancient Gold Ring Back in Greece

A more than 3,000-year-old gold signet ring that was stolen from an Aegean island in World War II, crossed the Atlantic, was bought by a Nobel Prize-winning Hungarian scientist and ended up in a Swedish museum has found its way back to Greece. It was the latest in a series…

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After string of adventures, ancient gold ring back in Greece

A more than 3,000-year-old gold signet ring is back in Greece after a string of adventures

The Independent UK

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How Russian disinformation could derail NATO entry plans for Finland and Sweden

In addition to Turkey’s objections, Russian influence across Europe could prove a barrier to Nordic expansion, says Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK

Turkey blocks early vote on Sweden and Finland joining Nato

Move comes hours after the Nordic nations officially launched their bids to join the alliance

The Guardian - UK

Finland and Sweden ‘optimistic’ Turkey will agree Nato application bid

Sauli Niinisto, Finnish president, says Helsinki will have ‘contructive discussions’ with Ankara

The Independent UK

Moscow’s ‘defeat’ as Finland, Sweden move to join NATO

If both countries join the 30-member security bloc, NATO forces may be right next to the Finnish-Russian border.

Al Jazeera

McConnell says the Senate will pass the largest Ukraine aid package yet on Wednesday

The GOP leader spoke from Stockholm following a trip to Kyiv. He backed Sweden and Finland joining NATO and pushed back on more isolationist voices in his party.

WEKU

Exclusive-Turkey 'not closing door' to Sweden, Finland NATO entry, Erdogan advisor says

Turkey has not shut the door to Sweden and Finland joining NATO but wants negotiations with the Nordic countries and a clampdown on what it sees as terrorist activities especially in Stockholm, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said on Saturday.

Reuters

Britain signs security deal vowing to defend Sweden in case of attack

Britain pledged to defend Sweden if the country came under attack, with Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Magdalena Andersson signing a security assurance deal outside Stockholm on Wednesday.

France 24

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Benzinga

Philip Morris Offers To Acquire Swedish Match For ~$16B

Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) offers to acquire Swedish Match AB (OTC:SWMAF) for SEK161.2 billion (~$16 billion). Swedish Match's board recommends shareholders accept the offer. Investors in the Stockholm-based company will receive SEK106 in cash for each share held. The offer price represents a 39.4% premium to the company’s share price of SEK76.06 on…

Edinburgh Live

Free cuppa on East Lothian buses could encourage drivers to leave cars at home

The idea comes from Stockholm where motorists were encouraged to use new public boat routes with a free cup of tea or coffee provided for its first year

The Independent UK

‘This torture has destroyed our lives’: Swedish-Iranian doctor threatened with imminent execution

Tehran is accused of detaining the scientist to influence the trial of an Iranian in Stockholm

Chicago Sun-Times

Ray Charles ‘lost’ Stockholm concert album on its way to digital platforms

The recording was discovered while The Ray Charles Foundation, led by Valerie Ervin, were putting together 2021’s “True Genius,” a limited edition box set celebrating what would be his 90th birthday.

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The Independent UK

Ray Charles' 'lost' concert makes way to digital platforms

One night in Stockholm half a century ago, Ray Charles delivered a blood-pumping, soul-shaking concert that was almost lost to history

Al Jazeera

Iran summons Swedish envoy over ‘illegal’ trial of ex-official

Tehran has called the trial of Hamid Nouri, who is accused of involvement in prisoner executions, politically motivated.

Daily Mirror

Infamous bank robbery that gave Stockholm Syndrome its name to be new Netflix series

The show explores the biography of one of the two hostage takers - Swedish gangster Clark Oloffson and the robbery gave rise to the term 'Stockholm Syndrome' after the group fell for their captors

Reuters

Sweden names park next to Russian embassy Place of Free Ukraine

Sweden will name part of a park where the Russian embassy is located as Place of Free Ukraine, in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the city of Stockholm said.

Edinburgh Live

Passenger jet diverted to Edinburgh Airport as pilot deals with mid-air emergency

The flight has been diverted to Edinburgh on the journey from Stockholm to Dublin after sounding the 7700 emergency squawk code over Fife on Friday morning following a medical incident

France 24

Me, myself and my iPhone: Selfie museum opens in Sweden

We take a look at a new season of art and exhibitions as Stockholm's "Youseum" offers influencers and selfie enthusiasts a temple for the 21st century's favourite form of self-expression. Meanwhile, a museum in the French city of Rouen says "please do touch the art", as a new show encourages…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland to Make Decision on NATO Membership in Coming Weeks

Finland will make a decision about whether to apply to join the 30-member NATO alliance in the next few weeks, Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm on Wednesday. "There are different perspectives to apply (for) NATO membership or not to apply and we have to analyze these very…

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