Sweden Could Need Up to 16 New Prisons Due to Tougher Stance on Crime
As a result of the new government’s tougher stance on crime, Sweden might need to construct up to 16 new prisons, the country’s prison...
Finland Builds Fence for Defense Amid Russian Threats
Will Russia carry through on its threats against Finland for joining NATO? Teri Schultz reports how Helsinki is bolstering the border in case Moscow’s...
Sweden Hopes Turkey Approves NATO Membership After May Election
LONDON — With Turkey and Hungary continuing to block Sweden’s application to join the NATO military alliance, the Swedish government hopes for a swift ratification...
Sweden’s Electric and Autonomous Freight Mobility Maker Einride Enters UK Market
Having already expanded operations into Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Norway, the UK’s motorways will soon play host to Einride’s vehicles. According to the...
Sweden to Conduct Largest Military Exercise in 30 Years
Sweden launched Aurora 23 on Monday, its largest military exercise in 30 years that aims to simulate an attack from a foreign power as...
Vattenfall to Expand Hydropower Activities in Sweden
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall wants to expand its existing hydropower in Sweden, Vattenfall stated in a press release on Tuesday, an initiative positively received...
Sweden’s Economic Gloom Goes From Bad to Worse as Government Predicts Steeper GDP Contraction
The Swedish government is now predicting a deeper than expected GDP contraction in 2023, according to data released Monday, worsening an already gloomy outlook for the...
Norway Will Not Send Fencers to Events Where Russia and Belarus Participate
April 14 (Reuters) – Norwegian fencers will not participate in events where Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete, Norway’s fencing federation said on Friday,...
Norway to Subsidize Electric Construction Vehicles
The Norwegian business development agency Enova has launched two programmes to contribute to reduced emissions in the construction industry. The aim is to support...
Norway Partners With UNDP to Work With Countries to Advance Their Development Agendas
New York – The Government of Norway recently provided USD 40.3 million (428.4 million Norwegian Krone) in regular (core) resources to UNDP as part...