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Sweden aims to reactivate civil conscription to shore up defences

Gov’t says scheme to focus on boosting capabilities of municipal emergency services to respond in a state of emergency.

Al Jazeera

Sweden in talks with the United States on closer military ties

Sweden and the United States have begun negotiations to form deeper security ties in the form of a defence cooperation agreement (DCA), the Swedish government said in a statement on Monday.

Reuters

NATO chief: Sweden has done what's needed to join alliance

NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg says it's time for Sweden to join the military alliance because it has done what's necessary to secure Turkey's approval for membership

The Independent UK

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Sweden signals all Turkish demands for NATO entry cannot be met

In the latest sign that Sweden’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization isn’t imminent, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Turkey is asking for too much of the Nordic country in exchange for ratifying its membership.

Tribune News Service

Racism has become part of everyday life for minorities in Sweden

It didn’t take long for Chinedu to feel unwelcome in Sweden.

Tribune News Service

Sweden Says Türkiye Asking Too Much over NATO Application

Sweden is confident that Türkiye will approve its application to join the NATO military alliance, but will not meet all the conditions Ankara has set for its support, Sweden's prime minister said on Sunday. "Türkiye both confirms that we have done what we said we would do, but they also…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sweden says Turkey asking too much over NATO application

Sweden is confident that Turkey will approve its application to join the NATO military alliance, but will not meet all the conditions Ankara has set for its support, Sweden's prime minister said on Sunday.

Reuters

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British officials blew £7k hiring celebrity lookalikes for Queen's birthday bash

The British Embassy bash in Sweden – which took place as the cost of living crisis gripped the UK – featured ‘stars’ such as David Bowie and Baby Spice

Daily Mirror

United States vs. Sweden live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship:

The United States and Sweden will have a chance to come away with a medal at the 2023 World Junior Championship on Thursday afternoon.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sweden to require negative COVID tests for travelers from China

Sweden will require travelers from China to show they have tested negative for COVID before they can enter the country, the Nordic country's government said on Thursday.

Reuters

Fury after delivery driver leaves 22lb Hello Fresh parcel on top of sleeping baby

The child's mother had left her sleeping baby in a pram outside her house in Swedenwhen the large Hello Fresh package was dumped on top of the infant

Daily Mirror

Many Turkish people who migrated to European countries are worse off than those who stayed at home

Many people migrate to another country to earn a decent income and to attain a better standard of living. But my recent research shows that across all destinations and generations studied, many migrants from Turkey to European countries are financially worse off than those who stayed at home.

The Conversation

'I went abroad for Christmas - it ended with Christmas tree dances and scary gnomes'

Christmas in Sweden is not only celebrated on the wrong day, but is filled full of traditions harking back hundreds of years and what is arguably a roast besting feast

Daily Mirror

Stockholm takes up EU presidency in the shadow of Sweden's shift to the right

Sweden took over the EU's rotating presidency for six months on 1 January 2023. The authorities have promised to uphold fundamental European values. But this may prove difficult with the far-right, anti-European, anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats party a crucial part of the conservative government.

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Colombia's plan to replace fighter planes hits a snag

Initial negotiations between Colombia, France's Dassault Aviation and Sweden's Saab AB to replace part of the South American country's aging air force fleet have collapsed, the defense minister said on Monday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ekstrom Edges Loeb to Take Opening Dakar Rally Prologue in Saudi Arabia

Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom drove his Audi hybrid to victory in the 13km-long prologue of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Ekstrom edged out France's nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb (BRX) by a second. "It's always nice to start in a good way, but, of course, the day…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nearly 50 years later, playing with Pelé is still a ‘dream come true’ for Bob Rigby

PHILADELPHIA — Bob Rigby boarded two flights and a hydrofoil boat, traveling 30 hours to meet the New York Cosmos in Sweden as their last-minute goalkeeper for a 1975 world tour. He grew up in Delaware County, was a substitute teacher while playing at Veterans Stadium for the Atoms, and…

Chicago Sun-Times

Andersonville mural features 17th century ship that was the pride of the Swedish navy (just very briefly)

The painting outside the Swedish restaurant SVEA on Clark Street features the Vasa, a tall-mast warship that sank in 1628 only minutes after launching.

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The Independent UK

Cliff Jones: Wales had never heard of Pele before 1958 World Cup encounter

Pele was only 17 when he burst onto the scene in Sweden in sensational fashion, scoring six goals as Brazil won the World Cup for the first time.

The Independent UK

Pele at the World Cup: A star is born in Sweden, greatness is sealed in Mexico

The Brazilian’s reputation was built on his impressive performances at World Cups

The Independent UK

Pele’s World Cup journey: From Sweden 1958 to Mexico 1970

The Brazilian’s reputation was built on his performances at the World Cup finals

Reuters

Canada, others seek formal arbitration with Iran over downed jet

Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine on Wednesday called on Tehran to settle a dispute over accountability and reparations for the downing of an airliner by Iranian forces nearly 3 years ago through arbitration under the rules of the 1971 Montreal Convention.

Los Angeles Times

Why is a Swedish billionaire buying up California's video gaming empire?

Like so many on-screen action heroes, she was elbowed aside when newer stars appeared and started grabbing more viewers with bigger weapons, better special effects and more elaborate adventures.

The National (Scotland)

'It was unbelievable': Bassist explains what it was like recording hits with Abba

MIKE Watson travelled to Sweden with American singer Larry Finnegan in 1964. He never left – and the move turned out to be one of the best…

Chronicle Live

Alexander Isak's exciting training glimpse hints at the other role he could play at Newcastle

Newcastle United hope to have Alexander Isak back available in the New Year and Eddie Howe has previously tested the Sweden international out wide in training

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