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Bill Gates' venture in Örnsköldsvik is being shut down

The Danish energy giant Ørsted is shutting down its major e-methanol project in Örnsköldsvik. Even Bill Gates has invested billions in the project.
Bill Gates' venture in Örnsköldsvik is being shut down

EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

The EU, UN, and USA criticize and condemn Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for leading over 2,000 Israelis in prayer at the holy al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem. .
EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

New Protests: Oil Field Threatens Uganda's Wildlife

Dozens of student activists have been arrested in Uganda when they tried to protest against a multi-billion project for oil drilling. Drilling for oil in Murchison Falls national park threatens both humans and wild animals, according to environmentalists.
New Protests: Oil Field Threatens Uganda's Wildlife

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Harsh criticism from the rest of the EU does not get Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to give up. On the contrary: Already at the turn of the year, he hopes for a "patriotic majority" in the Western world.
Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

The reactions are sharp and the condemnations many after the Israeli attack on a school in Gaza City. The USA is "deeply concerned".
Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

Powerful sanctions imposed on Belarus

New and sharp sanctions are being introduced against Belarus for its oppression of the population and support for the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. .
Powerful sanctions imposed on Belarus

The dissolved Thai opposition party is reborn

Thailand's largest opposition party is relaunched with a new leader and name – two days after it was dissolved by the country's highest court. .
The dissolved Thai opposition party is reborn

The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

Venezuela's opposition leader promises sitting President Nicolás Maduro "guarantees" if he relinquishes power. Maduro, in turn, blocks the media platform X where criticism is directed against the president – and excludes negotiations.
The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

Apple changes App Store rules after EU warning

Apple is changing its rules regarding the App Store after the EU has criticized Apple for violating the union's new digital laws. The EU has, among other things, claimed that the fees charged by Apple to other developers "go beyond what is strictly necessary".
Apple changes App Store rules after EU warning

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

Israel withdraws accreditation for Norwegian diplomats stationed in Tel Aviv, eight people who worked with Palestinian issues. In Oslo, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reacts strongly.
EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

USA "appalled" over Israeli starvation ploy

The USA is reacting strongly to the reasoning from Israel's Finance Minister that it would be "defensible and morally justifiable" to let the entire Gaza Strip's two million inhabitants starve. Even the EU, France, and the UK are condemning the statement.
USA "appalled" over Israeli starvation ploy

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro says he is "willing to do whatever it takes" to crush the opposition after growing criticism of how the presidential election was conducted. .
Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Döner Kebab War Rages Between Germany and Turkey

Who invented the doner kebab and can it contain any ingredients whatsoever? In Germany and Turkey, opinions differ. .
Döner Kebab War Rages Between Germany and Turkey

EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

Hungary risks letting in "potential Russian spies and saboteurs" into the EU, warns Commissioner Ylva Johansson. She is now demanding an explanation from the Orbán government about new visa facilitations.
EU: Hungary risks letting in Putin's spies

Alzheimer's medicine generates millions for Swedish Bioarctic

The sale of the Alzheimer's medicine Leqembi has generated 6. 3 billion yen, equivalent to around 450 million kronor, during the second quarter.
Alzheimer's medicine generates millions for Swedish Bioarctic

Red Light for Water Wisteria and Mummichog

Do you have water lilies in your garden pond or an African clawed frog in your aquarium, you should be aware. The species can threaten Swedish nature and must absolutely not be released according to a new ban.
Red Light for Water Wisteria and Mummichog

Outbreak of sheep plague – low risk for Sweden

Over 60,000 animals have been put down in connection with an outbreak of sheep and goat plague in southeastern Europe. But it is unlikely that the serious disease will spread to Sweden, according to the National Veterinary Institute (SVA).
Outbreak of sheep plague – low risk for Sweden

Netanyahu promises powerful response to Golan attack

Israel will respond with force to the deadly attack on the Golan Heights over the weekend. This says Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the affected area.
Netanyahu promises powerful response to Golan attack

Israel prepares response to deadly attack

Israel's government is preparing a response to the attack on the Golan Heights where at least twelve children and young people were killed. Israeli ministers have significantly escalated their tone against Hezbollah and the concern for escalation in the region is great.
Israel prepares response to deadly attack

Israel raises the tone after the attack - "Massacre"

Israel has attacked targets "deep inside Lebanese territory" in response to the attack on the Golan Heights, where at least twelve children and young people were killed. Israeli ministers are now raising their tone against the northern neighbor, and the concern for escalation in the region is great.
Israel raises the tone after the attack - "Massacre"

Orbán accuses USA of Nord Stream sabotage

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses the EU of betraying Europe and slavishly dancing to the tune of the democratically led USA. He also accuses the Americans of somehow being behind the explosions of the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea in 2022.
Orbán accuses USA of Nord Stream sabotage

Twelve dead in rocket attack on Golan Heights

At least twelve people, most of them young, were killed and tens injured in a rocket attack from Lebanon against the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, according to the Israeli military. Israel points out Iran-backed Hezbollah as responsible.
Twelve dead in rocket attack on Golan Heights

Pike-perch, Smoked Ham, and Arctic Char Receive EU Protection

Helmet Goose, Vindeln-smoked ham and Lapland Arctic Char get a protected designation of origin from the EU. The purpose is to help producers highlight the product's quality and increase interest in its origin.
Pike-perch, Smoked Ham, and Arctic Char Receive EU Protection

Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine

The EU announces that it has transferred approximately 1. 5 billion euros (around 17.
Frozen Russian billions transferred to Ukraine
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