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Sweden to boost defence spending by $300 million in 2022

Sweden's government said on Wednesday it would boost defence spending by around 3 billion Swedish crowns ($318.17 million) this year as it looks to speed up rearmament in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Factbox-Russia suggests Sweden or Austria as military model for Ukraine

Ukraine could become a non-aligned or neutral state like Sweden or Austria, Russia said on Wednesday, as it seeks a compromise with Kyiv to end three weeks of war.

Reuters

Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga included in Sweden squad for first time

Elanga has scored three goals for United this season

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Anthony Elanga gets first Sweden call up after Manchester United breakthrough

The 19-year-old has been called up for Sweden's upcoming World Cup play-offs after impressing for Man United this season.

Manchester Evening News

Carl Starfelt's Celtic resurgence rewarded with Sweden recall for crucial World Cup showdown

The in-form centre-back has recovered from a ropey start to life at Parkhead.

Daily Record

Russia and Ukraine ‘close to agreeing’ on neutral status, says Sergei Lavrov

Foreign minister’s claim undermined by aggressive comments from Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin says demilitarised Ukraine like Austria is possible compromise

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that a demilitarised Ukraine with its own army along the lines of Austria or Sweden was being looked at as a possible compromise.

Reuters

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Sweden's PM says does not exclude further arms supplies to Ukraine

Sweden could send more military aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Michael Obafemi 'only wants to be considered for senior Ireland duty'

The Swansea City striker wasn't named in Ireland's Under-21s squad yesterday for the key qualifier against Sweden

Irish Mirror

Jim Crawford: 'Tallaght striker Mipo Odubeko always wanted to play for Ireland'

Crawford was handed a big boost as he was able to call on Odubeko, who is currently on loan from West Ham at Doncaster Rovers, for the game against Sweden

Dublin Live

H&M’s December-February Sales Grow 23%, Matching Expectations

Sweden’s H&M, the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, reported on Tuesday an increase in December through February sales that was in line with expectations. Net sales were up 23% year-on-year, or 18% measured in local currencies, at 49.2 billion crowns ($5.13 billion), Reuters reported. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had on average…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Coronavirus: Study links high BMI in upper teens with a risk for severe COVID-19

Gothenburg [Sweden], March 14 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Gothenburg has found that men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their upper teens have an elevated risk of severe COVID-19 and can require hospitalisation later in life.

The Times of India

Volvo's wireless charging taxis could help bring electric transport to the masses

Charging pads have been embedded in the streets around Gothenburg, Sweden, to test wireless charging of Volvo taxicabs.

Inverse

Europe opens arms to millions of Ukraine refugees but how many people did countries take from other wars?

Poland alone has received more than 1 million Ukrainians since the conflict began

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UK to Host Baltic, Nordic Leaders to Find New Ways to Isolate Russia

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host leaders from countries along Russia's northwestern flank next week to discuss ways they can respond to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, including finding new ways to isolate Russia's economy. The leaders from countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force, a British-led grouping made…

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson to hold summit with Nordic and Baltic leaders facing Putin's aggression

Boris Johnson is bringing together Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway for talks on the current crisis and how to rebuild Ukraine after the war

Tribune News Service

Russian official warns Finland, Sweden against joining NATO

Finland and Sweden countered Russian warnings of retaliation should the Nordic nations join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Football London

Exciting Dejan Kulusevski verdict delivered ahead of Man Utd vs Tottenham

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has been speaking about his Sweden international teammate Dejan Kulusevski, heaping praise on the Spurs star ahead of their clash at Old Trafford

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The Independent UK

This country has the best Wordle score in the world

And no, it’s not the UK

Al Jazeera

Finland mulls joining NATO after Russia’s war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine rages on, another country with a storied history and long border with Russia is growing concerned.

Reuters

Sweden plans to up defence budget to 2% of GDP as Russia threat looms

Sweden's government said on Thursday it planned to boost annual spending on defence to 2% of gross domestic product in response to a deteriorating security situation in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

InsideEVs

Volvo XC40 Recharge Wireless Charging Pilot Starts In Sweden

In total, the electric XC40s will be used as taxis for more than 12 hours a day and drive 100,000 kilometers (62,000 miles) per year over a three-year period.

Birmingham Post

Go-Ahead expands bus business into Sweden after snapping up family firm Flexbuss Sverige

The North East rail and bus operator says the deal follows its expertise in operating franchises in London, Singapore and Ireland

Motor1

Audi "Spy" Photos Show Facelifted E-Tron S Sportback Playing In Snow

Official images from Audi's winter test center in Sweden tease the updated EV, which could be called the Q8 E-Tron.

Reuters

Sweden preparing tents, sports halls as Ukraine refugees arrive

Sweden is preparing tents, sports halls, warehouses and exhibition centres to house a growing number of Ukrainian refugees, Immigration Minister Anders Ygeman said on Wednesday.

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