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Russian tourists in the EU a shame, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard
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Russian tourists in the EU a shame, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is deeply critical of EU countries that are admitting a growing number of Russian tourists - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas
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EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas

EU countries are expanding their sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas. "Very good," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
5 or 10 percent - that's why unemployment is spreading
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5 or 10 percent - that's why unemployment is spreading

Unemployment looks set to be one of the big issues of the election. However, how big the problem is depends on how it is measured
Viral dancing minister-designate Zsolt Hegedus strikes again
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Viral dancing minister-designate Zsolt Hegedus strikes again

Zsolt Hegedus has done it again. The health minister-designate went viral for his victory dance after the April elections, and has now also partied at the opening of parliament
Over 90 on board hantavirus-affected Hondius evacuated from Tenerife
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Over 90 on board hantavirus-affected Hondius evacuated from Tenerife

Planes carrying passengers from the virus-stricken luxury cruise ship Hondius left Tenerife on Sunday. By late evening, 94 people from 19 countries had been evacuated from the ship to the island
Spy leak raises questions: Should Putin be afraid of assassination or a coup?
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Spy leak raises questions: Should Putin be afraid of assassination or a coup?

Vladimir Putin's fear of being assassinated by a drone or overthrown by coup plotters is growing, at least according to leaked intelligence. Analysts see cracks and some grains of truth to it
Putin says war in Ukraine may be coming to an end
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Putin says war in Ukraine may be coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the war in Ukraine may be coming to an end. The statement was made at a meeting with journalists in Moscow on Victory Day - Russia's major World War II commemoration - which, according to Lieutenant Colonel Johan Huovinen, could be an internal signaling policy
SD leader ready to become foreign minister
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SD leader ready to become foreign minister

"If the Tidö parties win the election, SD may claim the important post of foreign minister. I am, of course, open to that if the question is asked," said SD spokesman Aron Emilsson
Half of Lebanon's population relies on emergency aid
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Half of Lebanon's population relies on emergency aid

The war is hitting Lebanon hard. Half the population needs help, according to an EU representative
Trump gives EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal
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Trump gives EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal

US President Donald Trump says the EU has until July 4 to "fulfill its part" of the trade deal.
Simpler EU AI rules to stop fake porn
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Simpler EU AI rules to stop fake porn

AI tools used to produce fake non-consensual pornographic material and child sexual abuse material are being stopped after a settlement in the EU.
Terror trial against journalist Joakim Medin begins in Turkey
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Terror trial against journalist Joakim Medin begins in Turkey

The terror trial of journalist Joakim Medin is expected to begin in Turkey today. Medin will follow the hearing remotely and will not be heard
Nothing clear about US trade, new talks await
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Nothing clear about US trade, new talks await

EU countries and the European Parliament remain at odds over last year's trade deal with the US. New negotiations will be held in two weeks
Difficult search for agreement on US trade deal with EU
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Difficult search for agreement on US trade deal with EU

Safeguard clauses or not? That is the main question as EU countries and the European Parliament try to reach agreement on last year's trade deal with the United States.
Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months
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Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months

Sweden has received the green light from the Commission to lower fuel taxes below the EU minimum level for a maximum of five months. A formal decision will now be made by the Council of Ministers
Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka
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Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka

French President Emmanuel Macron is counterattacking after Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs on the EU. If the U
Swedish woman's tree shown at criticized Venice Biennale
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Swedish woman's tree shown at criticized Venice Biennale

Klara Kristalova represents Sweden at the Venice Biennale with "Lust for Life," the largest she has done both as an artistic commission and as a physical artwork. It's almost like a fairy tale; this is gigantic for me
European Commission to issue aviation fuel guidelines this week amid energy crisis
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European Commission to issue aviation fuel guidelines this week amid energy crisis

The European Commission plans to issue new guidelines on aviation fuel this week amid the energy crisis.
S wants EU-wide price guarantee for Swedish mining minerals
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S wants EU-wide price guarantee for Swedish mining minerals

The Social Democrats want the government to push for an EU-wide price floor for critical raw materials. This could increase supply in Europe and enable large mining investments, and thus create jobs in Sweden, both in existing mines and in new locations
Commander of suspected shadow fleet vessel arrested
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Commander of suspected shadow fleet vessel arrested

The captain of the ship that was boarded outside Trelleborg on Sunday has been arrested, reports SVT Nyheter Skåne.
Crises follow Keir Starmer as hypocrisy is called the worst sin
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Crises follow Keir Starmer as hypocrisy is called the worst sin

Criticism is simmering around Keir Starmer - and could flare up into a major crisis of confidence. As Britain's sixth prime minister in a decade, he was supposed to bring order
Saab hopeful after EU green light for €90 billion loan to Ukraine
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Saab hopeful after EU green light for €90 billion loan to Ukraine

The green light for the EU's giant loan to Ukraine is giving Saab a breath of fresh air. The company hopes to land a massive Gripen deal this year, CEO Micael Johansson tells SVT Nyheter
Zelenskyy: Slovakia supports Ukraine's EU membership
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Zelenskyy: Slovakia supports Ukraine's EU membership

Slovakia supports Ukraine's ambition to become a member of the EU, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a conversation with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico.
Farmers pitted against fighter jets in major EU budget dispute
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Farmers pitted against fighter jets in major EU budget dispute

Should Europe focus on food and tractors, or on fighter jets, bridges and enlargement? The fight is in full swing over the next long-term budget.
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