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What's inside Sweden's updated Cold War-era emergency advice booklet?

The advice booklet was first published in World War II, before being reissued in 2018 reflecting Stockholm's prior concerns of a worsened security situation in the Baltic Sea region.

Culture news

Nobel Prize in Literature 2024: Who's predicted to win?

Every year, the bookies odds predict who might pick up the highest prize in literature. Every year, they're completely wrong.

Business

Are these the best European countries for AI start-ups?

Sweden is among the best countries for a new AI company. It's most successful tech start-ups have seen an impressive revenue growth of 1,127%.

Europe News

Two arrested after Israeli embassy explosions in Copenhagen

Danish broadcaster DR said the teenagers, aged 16 and 19, are suspected of acting "in association and together with prior agreement with one or more perpetrators."

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Work

Sweden becomes the first to let grandparents take paid parental leave

Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends.

Europe News

NATO trains countries to respond to cyber attacks on renewables

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, energy companies providing alternatives to fossil fuels have increasingly come under attack.

Economy

Sweden's Riksbank cuts interest rates and signals further easing ahead

Borrowing costs in Sweden are being lowered faster than previously predicted as inflation falls below target.

Sweden

Sweden says Iran used text messages to incite Quran-burning protests

There have been several incidents of Quran-burning in Sweden in recent years, and the Islamic Republic is being blamed for instigating an international backlash.

Europe News

Sweden and Finland want to tie EU farm subsidies to rule of law

The call comes after Brussels blocked billions in funds to Poland and Hungary due to concerns over judicial reforms and democratic backsliding.

Green News

New environment commissioner tasked with tackling growing water crisis

The European Commission president said today that ‘water resilience is a big priority’ for her second mandate as she picked Jessika Roswall for her new environment policy chief.

Eco-Innovation

This Swedish vertical farm grows vegetables inside of supermarket

This in-store farming solution uses a hydroponic method, where plants are grown in rockwool plugs in water without soil.

Europe News

Denmark and Sweden tackle gang crime with cross-border operations

Malmö in southern Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have faced escalating gang violence in recent years, which has intensified over the summer to the point where police from both countries are now operating across borders.

Travel News

This village in remote northern Sweden will pay you to move there

A local organisation is vying to save the primary school and repopulate the town with cash handouts.

Green News

‘Irresponsible climate policy’: Sweden plans to scrap aviation tax

The decision by the country’s right-wing coalition government has caused outrage among environmentalists.

Green News

Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden

Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia.

Health news

Children under 2 should not use screens, Swedish health agency says

Swedish health authorities have issued new recommendations to restrict screen time for children and adolescents.

Green News

Which European cities have the best and worst air quality?

New European Environment Agency data ranks urban centres based on fine particulate matter pollution, which has the highest negative health impacts.

Business

Where in Europe are best countries for setting up a new business?

Euronews Business reveals where in Europe entrepreneus may have an easier time dealing with the challenges of setting up a business.

Climate

Which European UNESCO sites are most at risk from extreme weather?

From prehistoric paintings to Swiss glaciers, these European World Heritage Sites are at risk from flooding and drought.

Sport

Legendary ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76

The former football manager, who coached in 10 countries overall, passed away after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

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