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Sweden's Unemployment Rate Now Higher Than Greece's
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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
Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight Gains Amid Market Uncertainty
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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
Nawrocki's Win in Poland Signals Challenges for Ukraine's EU Path
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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
EU Approves Joint Fighter Jet Project by UK, Italy, Japan
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EU Approves Joint Fighter Jet Project by UK, Italy, Japan

Busch Accuses Dadgostar of Spreading EU Conspiracy Theories
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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
Delivery Hero Faces Billion Fines from EU for Cartel Activities
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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.
Strategic Power Reserve Needed for Winter to Prevent Shortages
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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
Poland's Tusk Seeks Confidence Vote After Nawrocki's Election Win
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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
Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead
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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
Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Major Tech Giants
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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.
Asian Markets Decline Amid Ongoing Tariff Dispute
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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
Trump Criticizes Court Ruling on Tariffs as Political
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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
Imported Honey in Sweden Found Mostly Fake in DNA Test
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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
Italy Opposes Gaza Evacuation as Unacceptable Alternative
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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
EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring
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EU Plans Black Sea Maritime Security Center for Ceasefire Monitoring

US Stock Market Sees Broad Gains Amid EU Trade Talks
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US Stock Market Sees Broad Gains Amid EU Trade Talks

Track Global Warming with SMHI's New Climate Website
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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.
EU Criticizes Israel's Actions in Gaza as Unacceptable
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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 Investigates Porn Sites for Age Control Flaws
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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).
Ukraine to Guide Sweden on Agriculture During Wartime
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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
EU Countries Urge Hungary to Change Course on LGBTQ Rights
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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)
Russia Protects Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet in Baltic Sea
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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
Sweden to Summon Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Access Concerns
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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
Trump's Tariff Strategy: Market Reacts to Latest Retraction
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Trump's Tariff Strategy: Market Reacts to Latest Retraction

First, he threatens with powerful tariff increases. Then, he backs down
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