Ex-NATO chief says Russian army disorganised, using old weapons Al Jazeera interviews Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO’s chief from 2009 until 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022
'World’s tallest wooden hotel' opens and of course it's in a breathtaking forest The Wood Hotel in Skellefteå, Sweden has 205 rooms made of spruce and pine from nearby woodland and was judged to be one of the 50 best places to visit in the world by TIME Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022
Sead Haksabanovic mentor knew Celtic was perfect fit after pitting wits with Ange Postecoglou The Celtic star is being backed to sparkle even brighter when emerging back out from the Qatar closure Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022
Turkey says Sweden's steps for Nato bid positive but not enough ISTANBUL: Turkey said on Wednesday Sweden's new government was more determined to address Ankara's security concerns in return for Nato membership but called for "concrete steps". Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022
Fatherhood changes men's brains, according to before-and-after MRI scans The time fathers devote to child care every week has tripled over the past 50 years in the United States. The increase in fathers’ involvement in child rearing is even steeper in countries that have expanded paid paternity leave or created incentives for fathers to take leave, such as Germany,… The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022
Türkiye: More Steps Needed for Nod to Nordic States’ NATO Bid Sweden and Finland have made some progress in meeting Ankara's security concerns but still need to undertake “concrete steps” to win Türkiye’s approval for their NATO membership bids, the Turkish foreign minister said Wednesday. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined that “it is time to welcome them as full-fledged… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022
Sweden, Finland and Turkey have made progress on NATO membership, Sweden says Sweden and Finland have made good progress towards an agreement with Turkey on the Nordic countries' admission to NATO, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billstrom said on Wednesday. Reuters · Nov 30, 2022
'We humiliated ourselves': Sweden’s bid to join NATO meets continued resistance from Turkey May 18, 2022, was a big day for Sweden. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more than 200 years of non-military alignment, the Nordic country finally broke with tradition and applied for NATO membership along with Finland. But what was supposed to be an easy accession has proven to be… France 24 · Nov 28, 2022
'My baby turned blue' - Dublin boy flown to Sweden for life-saving treatment after RSV infection A Dublin father recounts the horrifying ordeal his family had to go through after their baby contracted RSV Dublin Live · Nov 28, 2022
Irish dad tells of virus horror after 12-week-old son 'almost turned blue' before being rushed to hospital Mr. Murphy said his baby boy became quite unwell and was "unresponsive" Irish Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Swedish activists, including Greta Thunberg, sue state alleging climate policies violate human rights Hundreds of activists — including Greta Thunberg — march through the Swedish capital to a court to file a lawsuit against the Swedish state for what they say is insufficient climate action. ABC News · Nov 26, 2022
Greta Thunberg sues her native Sweden for failing to take action on climate A group of children and young adults including Greta Thunberg have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Swedish state for failing to take adequate measures to stop climate change. Tribune News Service · Nov 26, 2022
Swedish activists sue state over its climate policies Hundreds of activists have marched through the Swedish capital to a court to file a lawsuit against the Swedish state for what they say is insufficient climate action The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Sweden puts brothers charged with spying for Russia on trial The Iranian-born Swedish brothers are accused of spying for Russia and its military intelligence service for 10 years. Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 Two Swedish men charged with spying for Russia go on trial A trial has opened in Sweden in the case of two Iranian-born Swedish brothers who have been charged with spying for Russia and its military intelligence service GRU for around a decade
Reuters · Nov 25, 2022 Swedish court orders espionage suspect remanded in custody A Swedish court ordered a man with Russian roots arrested on Tuesday to be remanded in custody on suspicion of illegal intelligence activities against Sweden and a foreign power.
Reuters · Nov 25, 2022 Brothers go on trial in Sweden suspected of spying for Russia A former worker for Sweden's security police and armed forces went on trial with his brother on Friday, both accused of espionage on behalf of Russia.
Tribune News Service · Nov 24, 2022 Hungary to back Finland and Sweden NATO bids in 2023, Orban says Hungary’s parliament will approve Finland’s and Sweden’s bids to join NATO at the legislature’s first session next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 Friend or foe: Hungary delays ratifying Sweden and Finland’s bid for Nato membership Hungary has delayed ratifying Finland and Sweden’s bid for Nato membership – but prime minister Viktor Orban said it would be approved early next year.
Reuters · Nov 24, 2022 Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland, Sweden early next year - PM Orban Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday that Hungary's parliament would ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden early next year.
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 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 · Nov 22, 2022 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
Reuters · Nov 22, 2022 Sweden detains two on suspicion of espionage Swedish police said on Tuesday they had detained one person on suspicion of espionage and a second individual believed to have aided the suspected crimes.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022 Greta Thunberg’s charity funds Sami fight against British mining company Indigenous people in Sweden are battling UK firm over plans for iron-ore mine on reindeer-herding lands
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022 Old Swedish friends Arvid Soderblom, Filip Roos thankful to have each other on Blackhawks Soderblom and Roos grew up 20 minutes apart in Gothenburg, Sweden, and played two seasons together as teenagers. Now they’re teammates and close friends in Chicago.