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Sweden sends additional 45 million kronor in aid to Ebola-hit Congo-Kinshasa
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Sweden sends additional 45 million kronor in aid to Ebola-hit Congo-Kinshasa

The government is sending an additional 45 million kronor in aid to Ebola-affected Congo-Kinshasa, Benjamin Dousa (M) announces.
Government gives SEK 120 million in new support for child vaccinations
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Government gives SEK 120 million in new support for child vaccinations

The government is providing SEK 120 million to the global vaccine alliance Gavi. The money will help vaccinate children under five against whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria
Sweden gives 25 million kronor in aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela
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Sweden gives 25 million kronor in aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela

Sweden is providing 25 million kronor in humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela, according to a press release.
130 million kronor for global health
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130 million kronor for global health

The government points to a deteriorating global health situation and is allocating 130 million kronor to fight AIDS and tuberculosis and to support maternity care.
New support of nearly 1.5 billion kronor for Ukraine's energy supply
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New support of nearly 1.5 billion kronor for Ukraine's energy supply

The government has approved new support for Ukraine of nearly 1. 5 billion kronor
OpenAI to open first Nordic office in Stockholm in the second half of 2026
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OpenAI to open first Nordic office in Stockholm in the second half of 2026

The American company behind the AI service ChatGPT, OpenAI, will open its first Nordic office in Stockholm in the second half of 2026.
Sweden supports WHO in the fight against the Ebola outbreak
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Sweden supports WHO in the fight against the Ebola outbreak

Through Sida, Sweden is contributing SEK 120 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak.
After Trump's new tariff threat, Sweden's trade minister says no drama for Sweden and Europe
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After Trump's new tariff threat, Sweden's trade minister says no drama for Sweden and Europe

Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) downplays the Trump administration's new tariff game. "My impression is that there doesn't seem to be any drama for Sweden and Europe," he tells TT
M wants to simplify conversion of municipal rental properties to tenant-owned apartments
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M wants to simplify conversion of municipal rental properties to tenant-owned apartments

The Moderates want more people to be able to own their own apartments. At Järva Week, a proposal called "the right to buy" is being presented
EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship
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EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship

Tariffs, quotas and investment scrutiny are pitted against increased state support at home as the EU looks for ways to meet competition from China. Germany's stance will determine whether the headache is treated with painkillers or with radiation
Sweden sends 235 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Gaza
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Sweden sends 235 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Gaza

Sweden is sending 235 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Gaza, the government announced. "It is a very urgent situation," Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) told TT
Philippines and Malaysia - the next EU trade destinations
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Philippines and Malaysia - the next EU trade destinations

Sweden is pushing for even more trade agreements in the EU - most notably with the Philippines and Malaysia.
Anger over Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment of detained Gaza activists could lead to new EU sanctions
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Anger over Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment of detained Gaza activists could lead to new EU sanctions

Anger over the way Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir treated detained Gaza activists could unite the EU behind new sanctions.
Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU
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Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Ten years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed
EU agrees on US tariffs - could hit exports
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EU agrees on US tariffs - could hit exports

After almost a year, a tariff settlement between EU member states and the US has been finalized. For Swedish export companies, this adds to an already difficult situation
Strong pressure on EU to approve US tariffs
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Strong pressure on EU to approve US tariffs

The European Parliament and EU member states are making another attempt to agree on last year's tariff settlement with the United States.
Over 60 dead in Ebola outbreak spreading across the border into Uganda
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Over 60 dead in Ebola outbreak spreading across the border into Uganda

More than 60 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The infection appears to have spread to neighboring Uganda, where a first death has been confirmed
Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports
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Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports

US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that he will raise import tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU next week. Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) believes the parties must try to reach an agreement
Government to distribute 2.7 billion kronor in humanitarian aid
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Government to distribute 2.7 billion kronor in humanitarian aid

The government is now distributing 2. 7 billion in humanitarian aid
Government provides SEK 50 million to International Vaccine Institute
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Government provides SEK 50 million to International Vaccine Institute

Following US cuts to vaccine programs in poor countries, the government is providing SEK 50 million in support to the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). The money will go towards, among other things, vaccine doses
Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture
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Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture

The government is providing 10 million kronor in cultural assistance to Gammelsvenskby in Ukraine.
Sweden to provide 70 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Lebanon
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Sweden to provide 70 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Sweden provides SEK 12 million for Ukraine's war-damaged cultural heritage
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Sweden provides SEK 12 million for Ukraine's war-damaged cultural heritage

The government is providing SEK 12 million for Ukraine's war-damaged cultural heritage. The funding is drawn from the development aid budget and will be used, among other things, to protect archaeological objects on the island of Chortytsia in the Dnipro River
Zara Larsson may receive this year's Swedish government music export award
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Zara Larsson may receive this year's Swedish government music export award

It's been a strong year for Swedish music worldwide. Ghost topped the US charts, Ludwig Göransson won an Oscar, and Zara Larsson had a major global breakthrough
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