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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.

Reuters

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.

InsideEVs

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

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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.

Motor1

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.

Reuters

Face of Sweden’s debated virus strategy gets WHO vaccine job

The chief epidemiologist who was considered the architect of Sweden’s unusual pandemic approach is going to work for the World Health Organization

The Independent UK

With Ukraine War, Europe’s Geopolitical Map Is Moving Again

Even though Russia has lost influence and friends since the collapse of the Soviet empire in 1989, the nuclear superpower still holds sway over several of its neighbors in Europe and keeps others in an uneasy neutrality. The Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine and the humanitarian tragedy it provoked over…

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With Ukraine war, Europe's geopolitical map is moving again

Russia has lost influence and friends since the collapse of the Soviet empire in 1989

The Independent UK

Northvolt Plans 100 GWh/Year Cathode Material Gigafactory In Sweden

Northvolt recently announced a plan to transform a closed paper mill in Sweden into a new manufacturing plant for cathode active materials and battery cells.

InsideEVs

Ireland boss Vera Pauw gives her thoughts on Arsenal ace Katie McCabe's strongest position

Vera Pauw often starts Katie McCabe on the left side of defence, while many would like to see the Gunners star in a more advanced position.

Irish Mirror

Swedish PM rejects opposition calls to consider joining NATO

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday rejected opposition calls to consider joining NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying an application now would destabilize security in Europe.

Reuters

All of Swansea's black bag waste is now being sent to places including Cardiff

It used to be buried in a hole at Tir John landfill site, but it is now being processed and converted into a fuel for power plants

Wales Online

EU Denounces Human Rights Violations in Sudan

The European Union, Canada, Korea and the United States denounced on Monday the human rights violations reported in Sudan. A report by the Human Rights Council on its 49th session indicated that the countries condemned the “sustained attempts to unduly limit freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.” They raised concerns…

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Sweden and Finland to further strengthen security cooperation

Sweden and Finland will further strengthen their security cooperation in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the prime ministers of both countries said on Saturday, but they were non-committal on joining NATO.

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EU Suspends Russia, Belarus from Council of Baltic Sea States

The European Union said it had joined members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in suspending Russia and Belarus from the Council's activities. "This decision is a part of the European Union’s and like-minded partners response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the involvement of Belarus in…

The Hindu

Court dismisses case against erection of high-tension lines through agricultural fields in Krishnagiri district

The court recorded the submission of Tantransco stating that the research studies the litigants relied upon about health hazards, had been carried out in Norway, Sweden and Netherlands, and not in India

France 24

War in Ukraine: 'We are there to defend and protect all allies,' NATO chief says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO had "significantly increased" its forces in the east "to send a very clear message to Moscow that we are there to defend and protect all allies". Stoltenberg reaffirmed that NATO…

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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Forces Swedes to Rethink NATO Membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has for the first time seen a majority of Swedes in favor of joining NATO, according to a poll, and signs are the political landscape could to change too in a country long known for neutrality. Sweden has not been in a war since 1814 and…

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The Guardian - UK

Jonna Andersson relishes Chelsea meeting with City in League Cup final

Chelsea are favourites but the Sweden international knows they have to focus on gameplan at Plough Lane

Reuters

Majority of Swedes in favour of joining NATO -poll

A majority of Swedes are in favour of joining NATO, a poll showed on Friday, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine spurring a rapid shift in attitudes in a country long known for neutrality.

The Guardian - UK

Barnsley’s Poya Asbaghi: ‘I still think about the people that died. It was just chance’

The manager tells Ben Fisher about the day he thought his players had died in a plane crash, his family fleeing Iran and staying calm in a relegation fight

The Guardian - UK

‘The canon is so heavy with the male genius’: Neneh Cherry and Robyn on changing the face of pop

As they reboot the classic Buffalo Stance, the friends talk sisterhood, being Swedish and fighting the system

France 24

Has war in Ukraine revived NATO?

French President Emmanuel Macron famously said in 2019 that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was in a state of “brain death”. But the alliance has formed a united front since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Could Russia’s war mark the start of NATO’s lasting revival?

Evening Standard

Vlaidimir Putin’s threat sparks support for Sweden and Finland to join Nato, poll says

Russia warned of military consequences if either Finland or Sweden joined Nato

Reuters

Sweden announces early pullout of troops from U.N. Mali mission

Sweden will pull its force of about 220 soldiers out of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali in June 2023, a year earlier than planned, its military said on Thursday.

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