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Sweden Finally Receives EU Coronavirus Recovery Funds

It took its time – but now Sweden, as the very last country, receives its first portion of the EU's great support after the coronavirus pandemic. .

Sweden Finally Receives EU Coronavirus Recovery Funds

Sweden's Unemployment Rate Now Higher Than Greece's

The European crisis-hit Greece had for a long time the highest unemployment rate in the EU. Now, it is doing better than Sweden.

Sweden's Unemployment Rate Now Higher Than Greece's

Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight Gains Amid Market Uncertainty

The Stockholm stock exchange started upwards on a broad front on Tuesday, quickly fell to minus, and then regained and closed in a light green. At the close, the OMXS index was up 0.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight Gains Amid Market Uncertainty

Nawrocki's Win in Poland Signals Challenges for Ukraine's EU Path

Karol Nawrocki's victory in the Polish presidential election is a setback for Ukraine. Poland will slow down Ukraine's path to the EU and Nato as much as possible, says analyst Stefan Ingvarsson.

Nawrocki's Win in Poland Signals Challenges for Ukraine's EU Path

EU Approves Joint Fighter Jet Project by UK, Italy, Japan

The EU Commission has given the green light for a joint venture between British, Italian, and Japanese defense giants to develop the next generation of fighter jets, reports [Dagens industri](https://www. di.

EU Approves Joint Fighter Jet Project by UK, Italy, Japan

Busch Accuses Dadgostar of Spreading EU Conspiracy Theories

The brawl between V and KD has taken new turns. Now Ebba Busch is accusing the Left Party's Nooshi Dadgostar of spreading conspiracy theories about the EU Parliament's speaker.

Busch Accuses Dadgostar of Spreading EU Conspiracy Theories

Delivery Hero Faces Billion Fines from EU for Cartel Activities

The German food delivery giant Delivery Hero, which among other things owns the Foodora brand, is getting billion fines from the EU for cartel activities. .

Delivery Hero Faces Billion Fines from EU for Cartel Activities

Strategic Power Reserve Needed for Winter to Prevent Shortages

Already by winter, a new so-called strategic reserve needs to be in place, to avoid power shortages when the cold hits. And in a few years' perspective, "significant investments" are required in both new production and power grid, according to Eva Vitell, division head at Svenska Kraftnät.

Strategic Power Reserve Needed for Winter to Prevent Shortages

Poland's Tusk Seeks Confidence Vote After Nawrocki's Election Win

National conservative Karol Nawrocki wins the Polish presidential election with the smallest possible margin. The victory is seen as a hard blow to the country's EU-friendly government.

Poland's Tusk Seeks Confidence Vote After Nawrocki's Election Win

Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead

It is largely even in the presidential election in Poland, according to exit polls. Both candidates – the national conservative Karol Nawrocki and Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski – have declared themselves winners.

Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead

Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Major Tech Giants

The German government is considering introducing a 10-percent tax on major multinational tech giants such as Alphabet (Google) and Meta (Facebook), despite the risk of exacerbating the trade conflict with the US. .

Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Major Tech Giants

Asian Markets Decline Amid Ongoing Tariff Dispute

The development on leading Asian stock exchanges pointed downwards in early Friday trading, as fresh concern was raised about continued tariff chaos. Declines are also seen in American futures trading.

Asian Markets Decline Amid Ongoing Tariff Dispute

Trump Criticizes Court Ruling on Tariffs as Political

USA's President Donald Trump calls the American trade court's ruling that his import tariffs do not have legal support as "political". Trump simultaneously welcomes the blocking of the tariffs being paused until the legal issue is settled in a higher instance.

Trump Criticizes Court Ruling on Tariffs as Political

Imported Honey in Sweden Found Mostly Fake in DNA Test

The imported honey on Swedish store shelves contains mostly sugar and syrup. This is shown by a DNA test conducted by beekeepers, reports SVT.

Imported Honey in Sweden Found Mostly Fake in DNA Test

Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

Driving away Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is not and will never be an acceptable alternative, Italy's Foreign Minister emphasizes. From the EU Commission comes new criticism of Israel.

Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative

EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

The EU Commission wants to set up a maritime security center for the Black Sea and sees it as an embryo for monitoring a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. –It will be the EU's first warning bell in the Black Sea, increases knowledge about the area and will help protect important infrastructure such as offshore installations and underwater cables, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas at a press conference in Brussels.

EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

US Stock Market Sees Broad Gains Amid EU Trade Talks

The prices on the New York stock exchange rose across the board after the announcement the day before that it wants to accelerate the customs talks with the EU to avoid a trade war. The broad S&P index rose 2.

US Stock Market Sees Broad Gains Amid EU Trade Talks

Track Global Warming with SMHI's New Climate Website

Wondering how warm it is on the planet right now? The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute provides the answer on a new knowledge website. .

Track Global Warming with SMHI's New Climate Website

EU Criticizes Israel's Actions in Gaza as Unacceptable

Even the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is now toughening her tone against Israel after the latest attacks on civilian targets in Gaza. .

EU Criticizes Israel's Actions in Gaza as Unacceptable

EU Investigates Porn Sites for Age Control Flaws

The EU Commission is launching a formal investigation into a number of large porn sites on the internet, following suspicions that they do not meet the requirements of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). .

EU Investigates Porn Sites for Age Control Flaws

Ukraine to Guide Sweden on Agriculture During Wartime

Ukraine is to teach Sweden how agriculture can function in war. At the same time, the country is worried about new-old EU tariffs that risk hitting the economy hard.

Ukraine to Guide Sweden on Agriculture During Wartime

EU Countries Urge Hungary to Change Course on LGBTQ Rights

Withdraw the decisions, demand 20 other EU countries of Hungary after the country's tougher stance against pride parades and LGBTQ activities. Very serious, says EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (The Moderate Party).

EU Countries Urge Hungary to Change Course on LGBTQ Rights

Russia Protects Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet in Baltic Sea

Russia is taking measures to protect the country's sanctions-evading so-called shadow fleet, announced via state-controlled media. The Russian navy is reported to have begun escorting the vessels through the Baltic Sea.

Russia Protects Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet in Baltic Sea

Sweden to Summon Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Access Concerns

Israel's ambassador will be summoned to the Foreign Ministry, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT. We do not stand up for what the Israeli government is doing, by denying access to Gaza.

Sweden to Summon Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Access Concerns