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Swedish-Czech Paulina Dejmek Hack gets top EU economic role
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Swedish-Czech Paulina Dejmek Hack gets top EU economic role

Swedish-Czech Paulina Dejmek Hack gets one of the EU Commission's top economic jobs.
EU reviews Minecraft and Candy Crush over in-game money flows
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EU reviews Minecraft and Candy Crush over in-game money flows

Swedish gaming giants King and Mojang are among those being scrutinized as the European Commission looks into illicit money flows in computer games.
SD wants Riksdag to extend fuel tax cuts to avoid sharp price rise
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SD wants Riksdag to extend fuel tax cuts to avoid sharp price rise

The Sweden Democrats want the Riksdag to take the initiative to prevent a "shock increase" in fuel prices.
German import prices rise more than expected in August, Destatis says
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German import prices rise more than expected in August, Destatis says

German retail sales rose 1. 3 percent month-on-month in August but fell 0
Gasoline prices rise by 1 krona on Thursday as fuel tax cuts end
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Gasoline prices rise by 1 krona on Thursday as fuel tax cuts end

On Thursday, gasoline prices will rise by one krona and diesel by 40 öre. This is the first reinstatement of fuel taxes
Dangerous ozone pollution reaches Scandinavia, new report says
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Dangerous ozone pollution reaches Scandinavia, new report says

Four out of ten people in the world are exposed to dangerous levels of ozone, and the Nordic countries have not escaped the gas this year, according to a new report.
Burnham says Brexit has done more harm than good, vows closer EU ties
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Burnham says Brexit has done more harm than good, vows closer EU ties

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to forge closer ties with the EU and intends to present a plan later this year.
IMF calculations show Ukraine faces up to $54 billion financing shortfall through 2029
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IMF calculations show Ukraine faces up to $54 billion financing shortfall through 2029

Ukraine lacks up to $54 billion, just over half a trillion kronor, in financing through 2029, according to preliminary calculations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sweden and five other countries threaten to block EU budget unless spending is cut sharply
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Sweden and five other countries threaten to block EU budget unless spending is cut sharply

Sweden is one of six countries threatening to torpedo the EU's long-term budget - unless cuts of hundreds of billions of euros are made.
EU sanctions North Korea camp, Russian officials over abduction of Ukrainian children
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EU sanctions North Korea camp, Russian officials over abduction of Ukrainian children

A children’s camp in North Korea, Moscow tourism authorities and local Russian school leaders are on the EU’s sanctions list for the abduction of children from Ukraine.
New garbage laws put pressure on Sweden's municipalities and housing associations
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New garbage laws put pressure on Sweden's municipalities and housing associations

Next year, garbage will be sorted closer to home. The law on collection close to properties could make Sweden "best in Europe" at sorting garbage
EU agrees new billions in aid for Ukraine after years of deadlock
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EU agrees new billions in aid for Ukraine after years of deadlock

After years of deadlock, EU countries have agreed on billions in aid to Ukraine from the "peace fund" EPF.
Traders warn of European gas price shock as futures rise again
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Traders warn of European gas price shock as futures rise again

Traders are warning of a price shock for fossil gas in Europe after prices turned upward again, following a 9 percent drop last week.
Kallas calls for more ships for EU Red Sea protection mission
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Kallas calls for more ships for EU Red Sea protection mission

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calls for more ships for the Red Sea protection operation.
Swiss voters reject proposal to tighten neutrality, final result shows 70 percent said no
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Swiss voters reject proposal to tighten neutrality, final result shows 70 percent said no

Voters in Switzerland rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality on Sunday.
EU to provide more than 8 billion kronor in aid to crisis-hit regions
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EU to provide more than 8 billion kronor in aid to crisis-hit regions

Looksmaxing trend among young men spreads from steroids to bonesmashing
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Looksmaxing trend among young men spreads from steroids to bonesmashing

Good looks above all and hard punches to the face. In looksmaxing - a trend for how young men should live - status is strongly linked to appearance
At least 6 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, Zelenskyy says
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At least 6 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, Zelenskyy says

At least six people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight Saturday. Ukrainian raids have claimed several lives, including in areas occupied by Russia
Norwegian CEO downplays jet fuel crisis risk as ticket prices rise
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Norwegian CEO downplays jet fuel crisis risk as ticket prices rise

In his sixth year as CEO, Geir Karlsen is aiming for a listing of Norwegian's shares on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and hotels in Spain. He downplays the risk of canceled flights and more expensive tickets because of higher jet fuel prices
Sweden faces EU fines over delayed rules on electricity, hydrogen and people smuggling
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Sweden faces EU fines over delayed rules on electricity, hydrogen and people smuggling

The European Commission is once again threatening Sweden and several other member states with fines for failing to transpose directives on time.
Secret country seeks trade adviser in Brussels
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Secret country seeks trade adviser in Brussels

The upside: There is a job as a trade adviser in Brussels. The downside: Which country you would work for is a secret
France election race pits Le Pen and Mélenchon against a fragmented center
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France election race pits Le Pen and Mélenchon against a fragmented center

Europe faces a French revolution as the extremes take to the streets in a race to become the new president. The winner could be the least unpopular
EU split over what counts as made in Europe under new industry plan
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EU split over what counts as made in Europe under new industry plan

Is "made in Europe" only made in the EU? Or also the rest of Europe? Or perhaps with European help? The definition is causing disputes among EU countries.
New Greenland deal ties island more closely to the West on security and minerals
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New Greenland deal ties island more closely to the West on security and minerals

With the new Greenland agreement, there should be no doubt about which side the island is on. It changes a few things in the short term - but above all, it prevents everything from changing in the long term
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