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Sweden Prepares for Crisis, Launches Emergency Reserve Stockpiling
(MENAFN) Sweden announced a major move to build emergency food and agricultural reserves for the first time since the Cold War, citing a growing threat from Russia. Moscow has firmly denied these allegations, insisting it poses no risk to NATO or...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Sweden Plans to Reinstate Food Stockpiles
(MENAFN) Sweden has revealed plans to begin accumulating food and agricultural reserves for the first time since the Cold War, responding to what authorities describe as an escalating danger from Russia. However, Moscow has firmly denied these...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Swedish police deal with mosque fire as possible hate crime
(MENAFN) Authorities in Sweden are treating a fire at a newly built mosque in Lulea as a possible hate crime, police said Friday. “The building is not completely burned down, but it has fire damage. We suspect it was deliberately set and are...
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Swedish police investigate hate crime after mosque fire
(MENAFN) Swedish police announced on Friday that they are investigating a suspected hate crime following a fire that broke out Thursday night at a newly constructed mosque in the northern city of Lulea. “The building is not completely burned down,...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
BoCG Ventures Expands European Operations, Establishes Strategic Hub in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM, STOCKHOLM COUNTY, SWEDEN, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BoCG Ventures, a global venture operating firm that combines the discipline of private equity with the agility of venture capital, today announced the expansion of its...
Ukraine, Sweden agree to work on major long-term arms contract
(MENAFN) Ukraine and Sweden have agreed to pursue a large-scale defense partnership that could see Stockholm supply between 100 and 150 Gripen fighter jets to the Ukrainian military, according to statements from President Vladimir Zelensky and...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Ukraine, Sweden Agree on Future Fighter Jet Deal
(MENAFN) Ukraine and Sweden have reached an agreement to pursue a significant long-term arms deal, in which Sweden would provide between 100 and 150 of its domestically-produced Gripen fighter jets. This announcement was made by Ukrainian...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Minister for Civil Defence to visit Japan
SWEDEN, October 17 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 17 October 2025 On 20–22 October, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will visit Tokyo, Japan. He will hold bilateral meetings to learn from Tokyo’s experience of...
Owner: Swedish Government
Governor Stein Announces 21 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 269 New Jobs and over $179 Million of Investment
Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 21 grant requests for local governments totaling $9,815,885. The grants include commitments creating a total of 758 jobs, 489 of which were previously...
Owner: American Government
Governor Stein Announces 21 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 269 New Jobs and over $179 Million of Investment
Raleigh, N.C. Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 21 grant requests for local governments totaling $9,815,885. The grants include commitments creating a total of 758 jobs, 489 of which...
Owner: American Government
Governor Stein Announces 21 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 269 New Jobs and over $179 Million of Investment
Raleigh, N.C. Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 21 grant requests for local governments totaling $9,815,885. The grants include commitments creating a total of 758 jobs, 489 of which...
Owner: American Government
Governor Stein Announces 21 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 269 New Jobs and over $179 Million of Investment
NORTH CAROLINA, October 16 - Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 21 grant requests for local governments totaling $9,815,885. The grants include commitments creating a total of 758 jobs,...
Owner: American Government
Swedish Military Keeps Eye on Russian Submarine in Baltic Sea
(MENAFN) The Swedish Armed Forces announced on Wednesday that they are actively monitoring a Russian submarine operating in the Baltic Sea, working closely with allied forces in what they described as “routine operations,” according to Swedish...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Minister for Civil Defence meets with Moldovan Minister of Foreign Affairs
SWEDEN, October 15 - Press release from Ministry of Defence Published 15 October 2025 On Monday 13 October, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin met with Moldovan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi for a bilateral meeting in...
Owner: Swedish Government
Government taking part in 2025 Session of the Nordic Council in Stockholm
SWEDEN, October 15 - Published 15 October 2025 ‘The Nordics together – Nordic value and cohesion in troubled times’ will be the focus of discussions when the annual Session of the Nordic Council takes place in Sweden’s Riksdag on 27–30 October....
Owner: Swedish Government
Soaring Defense Stocks Driven by Global Military Spending
(MENAFN) Global shares in the defense and aerospace sectors have seen notable growth, primarily due to increased military budgets—particularly across Europe—as the conflict in Ukraine continues. This surge in spending has led to a sharp rise in...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
A Grand Illusion: America’s Anti-China Arctic Policy Is Rooted in Paranoia and Political Bias, Not Strategic Reality
Back to Publications Drift ice camp in the middle of the Arctic Ocean as seen from the deck of the Chinese research icebreaker Xue Long. Photo: Timo Palo The Arctic Institute China Series 2025 America has long prided itself on being the guardian...
Owner: The Arctic Institute
Minister for Foreign Affairs visits China
SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit China on 16–17 October. During the visit, Ms Malmer Stenergard will meet with representatives from the Chinese Government to...
Owner: Swedish Government
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Infrastructure and Housing visit South Korea
SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 On 15–17 October, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Andreas Carlson will travel to Seoul to take part in Crown Princess Victoria and...
Owner: Swedish Government
Sweden nominates Jesper Brodin as candidate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin to the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Mr Brodin is a globally recognised and respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience of...
Owner: Swedish Government