Sweden allocates over UAH 590 mln to strengthen Ukraine's cybersecurity – Ministry of Digital Transformation

The Swedish International Development Agency Sida is allocating a new assistance package of more than UAH 590 million within the Tallinn Mechanism, the funds will be used to upgrade IT infrastructure, strengthen the protection of digital products...

Sweden reverses air travel tax, pushing against ‘flight shaming’ wave it created

Sweden reversed its air travel tax policy that aimed to curb carbon emissions in 2018, during a time when “flight shaming” had been popularized by environmental activists like Greta Thunberg. Since its inception, domestic air travel has...

Sweden allocates cyber defence aid to Ukraine

Stock photo: Getty Images The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has allocated a new assistance package to Ukraine within the framework of the Tallinn Mechanism. Source: Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on...

Sweden Slates UAH 590M For Ukraine Cybersecurity

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) This was reported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on Facebook, Ukrinform saw. "Sweden allocates 590+ million hryvnias to strengthen Ukraine's cybersecurity... The funds will be used to upgrade IT...

Somali PM bids farewell to outgoing Swedish ambassador

MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held a farewell meeting on Wednesday with Sweden’s outgoing ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Joachim Waern, as the diplomat concluded his tour of duty in the Horn of Africa nation. In a statement from...

Vice-President seeks climate change transparency

State Vice-President Michael Usi has called for transparency on climate change financing if countries such as Malawi are to realise meaningful benefits. Usi made the remarks on Monday during a bilateral meeting with European Union Commissioner for...

Kalahari Oyster Cult pull all music from Spotify following Daniel Ek military AI investment

Dutch imprint Kalahari Oyster Cult has pulled its entire catalogue from Spotify amid news of CEO Daniel Ek's investment in a military AI tech company. The Amsterdam-based label has removed all releases under its banner - including music from...

Little interest in farm alcohol sales, Taliban murders Afghan man who worked for Sweden's military, forgers jailed, storm warning

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in many public places. This includes all parks, beaches, sports areas, bus stops, and near schools—anywhere children...

U.S. drops in happiness poll, and political division may be to blame

The United States isn’t feeling too happy lately. Since 2012, the mood in the United States has been on the decline, sliding from 11th to 24th in the global rankings, according to Gallup’s 2025 World Happiness Report. Finland holds the top spot...

Government spending was main driver of economic growth in 2024

July 2, 2025 The entrance to the parliamentary complex. Photo: DutchNews.nlGovernment spending was the main driver of economic growth in the Netherlands in 2024, new figures from national statistics office CBS show. The economy grew by 1.1% last...

Turkmenistan Secures Legal Victory in MTS Arbitration Dispute

Information of the MFA Turkmenistan for mass media: Turkmenistan, being a responsible member of the international community, carries out its activities in the international political and economic space in accordance with multilateral and bilateral...

UK eyes new laws as cable sabotage blurs line between war and peace

Cyberattacks and undersea cable sabotage are blurring the line between war and peace and exposing holes in UK law, a government minister has warned lawmakers. Earlier this year, the UK government published a Strategic Defence Review, which...

explore sweden’s hypercar heaven: the aurora scandinavian concours returns

the aurora scandinavian concours 2025 The pastures and harbors along Sweden’s southwestern coast roar to life as the Aurora Scandinavian Concours returns for its second year. Here in Båstad, the fields are dotted with cows and iron-red holiday...

Legal questions raised over climate conflict of $200 million fossil fuel fund

One of New Zealand’s trading partners is investigating whether the creation of an investment fund for gas producers breaches a “sustainable” free trade agreement that explicitly blocks new fossil fuel subsidies, the deputy leader of the Greens...

Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office

The end of June saw a number of significant highest-level international events. The NATO summit took place in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 24-25, resulting in the shortest communiqué in the history of such gatherings. It contains only five...

'No decent footpath, but rules like Sweden’: Users slam Delhi's ban on fuel for old vehicles

Starting July 1, Delhi has enforced a fuel ban on older vehicles as part of its pollution control drive. Petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles over 10 years are no longer allowed to refuel at any pump in the capital. The move is...

Royals attend ceremony celebrating 25th annivesary of Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden

Published on 01/07/2025 - 21:04 GMT+2•Updated 02/07/2025 - 1:12 GMT+2 Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the Øresund bridge, an iconic structure almost eight-kilometres long that has connected Denmark and Sweden since 2000. Every day, an...

Queen Mary and King Frederik greeted with hugs and kisses during special reunion

King Frederik and Queen Mary enjoyed a warm reunion with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia as they marked a historic milestone together. The Danish royals met with the Swedish monarch and his consort in Copenhagen on Tuesday as they celebrated...

Women can now be drafted into Denmark’s military service

Danish women may now have to undertake 11 months of compulsory military service when they turn 18, after new rules were passed by Denmark’s parliament last month. From July 1, women turning 18 are required to register for assessment days for...