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WEBJul 25, 2024 · Sweden's new 270km, island-hopping hike When it opens to the public in October 2024, the Stockholm Archipelago Trail will link 21 islands and give Stockholm-bound visitors easy access to the ...
Sweden’s foreign minister announces shock departure from ... - AP News
WEBSep 4, 2024 · COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s Foreign Minister Tobias Billström, who steered the Scandinavian country along a sometimes bumpy road to NATO membership and stood tall on supporting Ukraine, stunned the political establishment Wednesday by saying he was leaving the Swedish government next week.
Sweden updates its Cold War-era preparedness booklet | AP News
WEB1 day ago · STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden said it will issue another update of a Cold War-era civil emergency advice booklet later this month, with the new version “adapted to better reflect today’s security policy reality” such as what to do in case of nuclear attacks. The booklet, “If Crisis or War Comes,” includes lessons learned from Russia’s ...
Sweden’s leader turns to the military for ... - Associated Press News
WEBSep 28, 2023 · Sweden’s prime minister has summoned the head of the military to discuss how the armed forces can help police deal with an unprecedented crime wave that has shocked the country with almost daily shootings and bombings.
Sweden Enters NATO, a Blow to Moscow and a Boost to the Baltic …
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Sweden formally joined NATO on Thursday, becoming its 32nd member two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sharply bolstering, with Finland, the military alliance’s deterrent in the...
Swedish alarm after defence chiefs' war warning - BBC
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Swedish alarm after defence chiefs' war warning. A warning to Swedes from two top defence officials to prepare for war has prompted concern and accusations of alarmism. Civil Defence Minister...
Sweden clears final hurdle in bid to join NATO after Hungary …
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, clearing the way for the Nordic nation’s accession to the alliance after nearly two years of intense...
Spread of gang violence wrecks Sweden's peaceful image - BBC News
WEBDec 5, 2023 · HENRIK HANSSON/TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP. The spread of gang violence to once peaceful areas has damaged Sweden's image. Soon afterwards Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson gave a rare national ...
'Historic decision': Sweden's role in Nato's deterrence and …
WEB2 days ago · Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard, left, atop a 122 Leopard 2 tank at the P7 unit in southern Sweden, where a reduced battalion of soldiers are being trained to take part in Nato operations. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT. Sweden is for the first time set to send troops to Nato from the start of next year.