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US defence secretary hopes Turkey allows Sweden into NATO before July

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he "feels confident" that Turkey will take a decision before the alliance meeting in July.

Culture news

Which are the most loved European countries according to Eurovision?

Thanks to a recent study published by Startle, the total number of points awarded to each nation in Eurovision finals, dating back to the first contest in 1956, has been tallied. Wondering which country has won the hearts of millions of viewers across Europe?

Sweden

Fake news and hate speech: Swedish Radio closes Twitter accounts

Sveriges Radio has been scaling back its Twitter presence over several years, citing a drop in engagement and conversation around its Tweets.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

A look back on the day ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest, and the continent's hearts.

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Sweden

Police in Sweden arrest 5 in anti-terror raids against Islamist groups

Officers carried out raids in three towns on Tuesday morning, and said those in custody were suspected of planning Islamist attacks in Sweden.

Europe News

NATO nuclear posture remains same despite Putin rhetoric: Stoltenberg

The Russian President says his country will place tactical nuclear weapons at Belarus' western border.

Sweden

Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow

Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance.

Health news

Why are so many Swedish women having babies in their late 40s?

New data shows Swedish women are increasingly giving birth to babies after 45 years of age more than teenagers under 19. Here's why it is happening.

Ecotech

Sweden smashes wind power record - but ‘backwards’ on climate

Sweden set a record for wind energy in February. Why is a climate report warning it’s ‘going backwards?’

Culture news

Here are this year's recipients of Sweden's Polar Music Prize

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt have won the 2023 Polar Music Prize, a top Swedish music award

Sweden

NATO chief welcomes Norway's 'significant' miltary aid to Ukraine

Eight German-made Leopard tanks contributed by Norway have arrived in Ukraine.

Sweden

Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse NATO accession

Swedish parliament voted in favour of NATO accession.

Sweden

Sweden ramps up investigation on origins of South Korean adoptees

A Swedish investigator probing international adoption practices is in South Korea to investigate on the alleged falsified origins of adopted children.

Finland

'NATO membership train is moving': Hungary, Finland leaders in Turkey

The governments in Ankara and Budapest are the last two hold-outs to approve NATO membership bids for Sweden and Finland.

World News

Europe's hottest property markets: Where have prices risen the most?

House prices across Europe have shown some unusual trends since the 1990s. How does your country compare?

Travel News

Which EU country welcomes the most new citizens?

From Sweden to Lithuania, these are the EU countries welcoming the most - and fewest - new citizens

Finland

Finland takes step towards joining NATO without waiting for Sweden

The parliament in Helsinki is to debate and vote on joining the alliance without waiting for Sweden, or the approval of Turkey and Hungary.

Culture news

Swedish director Ruben Östlund to preside over Cannes Film Festival

50 years after his compatriot Ingmar Bergman, the Swede will preside over the panel at the festival where he's enjoyed his biggest success.

Turkey

NATO: Turkey says talks over Sweden and Finland's membership to resume

Ankara, which has been hostile to Swedish membership of NATO in particular, halted negotiations in January after anti-Turkish demonstrations in Stockholm.

Europe Decoded

Lithium’s green potential fails to defuse opposition to mining in EU

The push to mine precious metals needed for the green transition sets the EU Commission on a collision course with concerned citizens.

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