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India, Sweden can forge stronger partnership in climate solutions: Swedish officials
1 day, 6 hours ago

India, Sweden can forge stronger partnership in climate solutions: Swedish officials

The Hindu  

India and Sweden can deepen their collaboration in innovation and green technology with a focus on addressing global climate challenges through sustainable industrial practices and renewable energy solutions, Swedish officials said. Together we can explore technologies like green hydrogen, carbon capture and circular economy practices,” said Christian Kamill, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden. On sustainable industrial transformation, Mr. …

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Sweden plans stricter asylum rules to curb re-applications without leaving the country
5 days, 21 hours ago

Sweden plans stricter asylum rules to curb re-applications without leaving the country

Firstpost  

The government presented new legislation where a decision would instead be valid for five years “after the person leaves the country.” It also said it would block the ability of those who had their asylum requests rejected to instead apply for a residence permit based on employment while remaining in the country. Representational Image- AP Sweden’s government introduced a bill …

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Sweden Icehotel reveals its frozen masterpiece for 2024 Christmas season
5 days, 21 hours ago

Sweden Icehotel reveals its frozen masterpiece for 2024 Christmas season

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The hotel maintains a temperature of -5C With 12 art suites, one main hall and one …

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IKEA names its furniture for Swedish destinations. This American road tripped to visit them
54 years, 11 months ago

IKEA names its furniture for Swedish destinations. This American road tripped to visit them

CNN  

CNN — Hear the word “Kallax,” and many people, particularly those outside of Sweden, will immediately think of a certain storage shelf from IKEA. “Just to have some sense of knowing kind of where the trip would lead.” As he wanted to ensure that he visited a “nice diversity of places,” Lynch picked out products named for destinations with beautiful …

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Explained: Why rape investigation allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe has been closed by Sweden
1 week, 2 days ago

Explained: Why rape investigation allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe has been closed by Sweden

Firstpost  

Though not revealed by prosecutors while investigating an alleged incident of rape and sexual assault at a posh Stockholm hotel, Swedish media had named France and Real Madrid star Mbappe as the suspect in the case. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was on a break when he had visited Stockholm from 9 to 11 October, having not been picked in …

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Olympic moguls champion Jakara Anthony suffers broken collarbone
1 week, 3 days ago

Olympic moguls champion Jakara Anthony suffers broken collarbone

ABC  

Olympic champion Jakara Anthony will miss the next World Cup moguls event in Georgia after undergoing surgery on a broken collarbone. Australia's Jakara Anthony runs the tables on French rival Perrine Laffont to win the second women's moguls World Cup event of the season in Sweden. "Jakara sustained an injury during World Cup training at Idre Fjäll that will rule …

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What's the lowest carbon alcohol?
1 week, 4 days ago

What's the lowest carbon alcohol?

BBC  

What's the lowest carbon alcohol? A Swedish study found alcohol consumption generated an average of 52kg of CO2 equivalent per person per year, equivalent to around four steaks or 70 glasses of milk My first port of call was Megan Cook, a research fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University in Australia, who recently co-published …

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Sweden mulling online access age limits
1 week, 5 days ago

Sweden mulling online access age limits

China Daily  

Danish Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard, Minister of Justice in Sweden Gunnar Strommer, Minister of Justice in Norway Emilie Enger Mehl, and the Minister of Justice for the Faroe Islands Bjarni K. Petersen hold a doorstep about the recruitment of children and young people via social media for organized crime, at the Ministry of Justice in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec 9, …

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Europe asks: Is it time for Syria’s refugees to go home?
1 week, 6 days ago

Europe asks: Is it time for Syria’s refugees to go home?

Live Mint  

Days after Syria’s autocratic ruler fled the country, European politicians have reignited the debate over the region’s decade-old refugee crisis. “No country has received as many Syrians in the European Union as Germany… So far this year, the vast majority of those who got protection were Syrians," said Gerald Knaus, head of the European Stability Initiative, a Berlin-based think tank, …

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'If we stop now, they're gone forever': The Nordic countries breeding Arctic foxes
1 week, 6 days ago

'If we stop now, they're gone forever': The Nordic countries breeding Arctic foxes

BBC  

'If we stop now, they're gone forever': The Nordic countries breeding Arctic foxes Craig Jackson/ Kristine Ulvund/ Nina Arctic foxes were almost hunted to extinction in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Watch the moment Arctic foxes are released into the wild in Norway "We give them dog food, premium quality only," he laughs. "In poor rodent years, it helps Arctic foxes …

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Occasional cakes and pastries are good for heart but not soft drinks
1 week, 6 days ago

Occasional cakes and pastries are good for heart but not soft drinks

India Today  

The harmful health effects of drinking sugary beverages are well-known, but the impact of consuming added sugar in general is still not fully understood. A study from Lund University, Sweden, has shed light on how different types of sugar consumption affect heart health, offering a surprising twist: while high sugar intake is undeniably harmful, occasional treats could actually be linked …

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European countries suspend Syrian asylum applications after Assad's ouster, deportation plans under review
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1 week, 6 days ago

European countries suspend Syrian asylum applications after Assad's ouster, deportation plans under review

Firstpost  

Germany, France, Austria, and several Nordic countries on Monday said they would suspend all pending asylum applications from Syrians, following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad A bus arrives as people gather at the entrance of Aleppo city on Monday, waiting for the return of relatives after the release of detainees from Syrian government prisons following the ousting of Syria's …

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Why is Canada scrambling to counter Russia, China in the Arctic?
2 weeks ago

Why is Canada scrambling to counter Russia, China in the Arctic?

Al Jazeera  

Canada has unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter what it describes as threats from geopolitical rivals. Canada is stepping up its Arctic strategy amid growing geopolitical tensions and the region’s transformation due to climate change. Canada’s new Arctic strategy highlights recent increased Russian activity along the edges of North American airspace. Canada’s Arctic strategy includes several key initiatives it …

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Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden
2 weeks ago

Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé says he reacted with disbelief when he saw media reports from Sweden two months ago that he was the subject of a rape investigation. The Real Madrid star spoke about the case publicly for the first time in an interview that aired Sunday on French TV station Canal Plus. Several Swedish media reported in October that …

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Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden
2 weeks ago

Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kylian Mbappé says he reacted …

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NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus all the 4 Nations snub talk you can handle
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus all the 4 Nations snub talk you can handle

New York Times  

On Wednesday, the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters were finally revealed and, naturally, we’re going to milk all the content we can out of that news. Potential Russia lineup Kirill Kaprizov — Evgeni Malkin — Nikita Kucherov Artemi Panarin — Pavel Buchnevich — Andrei Svechnikov Alex Ovechkin — Ivan Barbashev — Valeri Nichushkin Yegor Chinakhov — Vladislav Namestnikov — Kirill Marchenko …

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Masked knifeman carrying handcuffs, tape and a 'dummy gun' is arrested outside Swedish Royal Family's residence where Crown Princess Victoria lives
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Masked knifeman carrying handcuffs, tape and a 'dummy gun' is arrested outside Swedish Royal Family's residence where Crown Princess Victoria lives

Daily Mail  

A man carrying a knife, handcuffs, tape, protective mask and 'dummy gun' has been arrested outside the residence of Sweden's Royal Family. Crown Princess Victoria, 47, her husband, Prince Daniel, and their two children, Princess Estelle, 12, and Prince Oscar, eight, are based in Haga Palace, located in the Haga Park, Solna Municipality, in Stockholm. A man carrying a knife, …

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US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
2 weeks, 4 days ago

US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland

Associated Press  

The United States chose dependable veterans over younger alternatives in picking its roster to compete against Canada, Sweden and Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first international tournament featuring the NHL’s best players in nearly a decade. “We look forward to our group gathering in February and competing for a championship.” Finland also went heavy on recent championship winners, …

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Women’s Euro 2025: Sweden sweeps past Serbia to qualify for European Championship
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Women’s Euro 2025: Sweden sweeps past Serbia to qualify for European Championship

The Hindu  

Sweden thrashed Serbia 6-0 to complete an 8-0 aggregate victory and qualify for next year’s Women’s European Championship finals in Switzerland, where it will be joined by Nordic neighbours Norway and Finland which also won at home in Tuesday’s playoffs. Belgium, Wales through; Norway cruises to comfortable victory Belgium secured a 4-1 aggregate win over Ukraine after a 2-1 home …

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What it's like to live in the world's most innovative countries
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What it's like to live in the world's most innovative countries

BBC  

What it's like to live in the world's most innovative countries Getty Images The BBC speaks to residents and travellers in some of the top-ranked countries on the 2024 Global Innovation Index to find out how cutting-edge technology benefits day-to-day life. Stockholm, Sweden's capital, is sometimes referred to as the "Unicorn Factory" for its success in nurturing tech startups like …

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Data cable running across Sweden-Finland border suffers damage
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Data cable running across Sweden-Finland border suffers damage

The Independent  

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Finnish police don’t suspect criminal activity regarding damaged data cables in south of country
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Finnish police don’t suspect criminal activity regarding damaged data cables in south of country

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Finnish police said Tuesday that “there is no reason to suspect any criminal activity” in connection with damage to two data cables running across the land border between Sweden and Finland, saying the damage was created by excavation work. The two cables were repaired Tuesday, a day after they were damaged, affecting 6,000 private customers and 100 businesses, …

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NATO to step up action against Russian, Chinese ‘sabotage’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO to step up action against Russian, Chinese ‘sabotage’

Al Jazeera  

Critical infrastructure in several NATO states has been damaged in recent months, with ‘sabotage’ suspected. “Over the past years, Russia and China have tried to destabilise our nations with acts of sabotage, cyberattacks, disinformation and energy blackmail to intimidate us,” Rutte told reporters at the NATO gathering. “NATO allies will continue to stand together to face these threats through a …

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Australia receives tough Davis Cup draw with former superpower Sweden first opponent
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Australia receives tough Davis Cup draw with former superpower Sweden first opponent

ABC  

Australia has been presented with a potentially tricky path to the Davis Cup Final 8 as it continues its quest for a first win since 2003. With the competition reverting to home-or-away ties rather than a round-robin group stage, Lleyton Hewitt's team must travel to Sweden, then, should they win, beat Belgium or Chile in the second round to progress …

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