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Sweden's defence budget could reach 2% of GDP in 2028, military says

Sweden's defence budget could reach the target of 2% of GDP in 2028 as the country ramps up spending in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the military said on Monday.

Reuters

Sweden's ruling Social Democrats to review party policy on NATO

Sweden's ruling Social Democrat party, which has until now rejected membership of NATO, is reviewing its international security policy in the light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it said on Monday.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin's 'strategic blunder' could see Finland and Sweden join NATO by summer

Washington is reportedly banking on the growth of the western alliance from 30 to 32 members, as a direct consequence of President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

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Finland, Sweden set to join NATO as soon as summer - The Times

Russia has made a "massive strategic blunder" as Finland and Sweden look poised to join NATO as early as the summer, The Times reported on Monday, citing officials.

Reuters

Coronavirus infection: Researchers warn of risk of blood clots even months after infection

A new research from Sweden finds an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis up to three months after COVID infection.

The Times of India

Swedes, Finns worry about security risk on the path to NATO

As Sweden and Finland deliberate joining NATO, the two countries are seeking more clarity on how to bridge the gap between filing their applications and when the military alliance’s security guarantees would kick in with full membership.

Tribune News Service

Sweden Democrats leader wants party to change on NATO membership if Finland applies to join alliance

The leader of Sweden's second-biggest opposition party will, should neighbour Finland apply to join NATO, suggest that his party change its stance towards favouring a Swedish membership, he told daily Svenska Dagbladet.

Reuters

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Finland may apply for Nato membership ‘within weeks’

Finland could submit its application for Nato membership within weeks, its Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has suggested.

Evening Standard

Logan Paul recalls meeting with "big-beard badass" Khamzat Chimaev

YouTube star Paul recalled the time he was mean mugged by Chimaev, who fights at UFC 273 this Saturday, at the welterweight contender's gym in Sweden in 2019

Daily Mirror

Prospect of Finland, Sweden joining NATO discussed at Brussels meeting: State Dept. official

The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO was part of the discussion during a meeting of foreign ministers from the military alliance in Brussels this week, a senior U.S. State Department official said.

Reuters

Russia says it would have to 'rebalance' if Finland and Sweden join NATO

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that if Finland and Sweden joined NATO then Russia would have to "rebalance the situation" with its own measures.

Reuters

NATO chief says Finland, Sweden welcome to apply to join

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance would quickly welcome Finland and Sweden into the fold if they decided to apply

The Independent UK

Full list of countries with no Covid travel rules including Mexico and Jamaica

Countries that UK travellers can visit for holidays without any Covid travel rules in place including Mexico, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Madeira and Sweden

Daily Mirror

Solberg: WRC podium possible after confidence-boosting Sweden

Oliver Solberg believes fighting among the World Rally Championship frontrunners in Rally Sweden proved the speed is there to challenge for a podium.

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Solberg: WRC podium is possible after confidence boosting Sweden

Oliver Solberg believes fighting among the World Rally Championship front runners at Rally Sweden proved the speed is there to challenge for a podium.

The Independent UK

How Nordic wines became the latest trend for savvy travellers

Thanks to an emerging set of forward-thinking winemakers, Nordic wine-tasting breaks are becoming ever more commonplace, finds Lucy Thackray

Reuters

If Finland and Sweden apply to join NATO, they would be welcomed, Stoltenberg says

NATO allies would welcome Finland and Sweden into the alliance if they decided to join but any such move is up to the two nations, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Sweden to expel three Russian diplomats, foreign minister says

Sweden will expel three Russian diplomats who are not acting in accordance with international rules, Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Tuesday.

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New EU Funding to Boost Livelihoods, Climate Adaptation in Yemen

The European Union and Sweden have contributed new funding totaling $49.37 million to boost resilience, livelihoods, food security and climate adaptation in Yemen. The new agreement supports the third phase of the Supporting Resilient Livelihoods, Food Security and Climate Adaptation in Yemen - Joint Program (ERRY III) and covers a…

The Independent UK

Serie A leaders AC Milan held to draw by Bologna

The Sweden international might have won it with a late header.

Evening Standard

Easter holidays: Poland and Sweden drop Covid entry rules in boost for British tourists

Both countries no longer require proof of vaccination to visit, according to the Foreign Office

Reuters

Why Putin faces "more NATO" in the Arctic after Ukraine invasion

The sound of gunfire echoed around the Norwegian fjords as a row of Swedish and Finnish soldiers, positioned prone behind banks of snow, trained rifles and missile launchers on nearby hills ready for an enemy attack.

The Independent UK

Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur make Tottenham ‘more complete’, says Antonio Conte

The Sweden and Uruguay internationals have helped Spurs reach the top four of the Premier League

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Did Sweden beat the pandemic by refusing to lock down? No, its record is disastrous

Throughout much of the pandemic, Sweden has stood out for its ostensibly successful effort to beat COVID-19 while avoiding the harsh lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed on residents of other developed nations.

The Independent UK

Antonio Conte impressed with Dejan Kulusevski’s start to Tottenham career

The Sweden international has helped Spurs reach the top four of the Premier League.

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