Baltikum

King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion

Sweden and Latvia have a common history that stretches far back. When King Carl XVI Gustaf visited the Swedish battalion at NATO's multinational brigade, he emphasized that the soldiers are part of something historic.

Sweden Joins Defense Partnership with Ukraine

A group of countries, including Sweden, is inviting Ukraine to an enhanced partnership. This is announced by the defence cooperation JEF after a top-level meeting in Oslo.

Swedbank Exceeds Expectations as Share Price Rises 2 Percent

Swedbank's profit was pressed down during the first quarter. But the bank exceeded market expectations and on the Stockholm Stock Exchange it's thumbs up. The share rises 2 per cent in the initial trading.

Drama Takes Center Stage at Gothenburg Book Fair with Schimmelpfennig

The German playwright and author Roland Schimmelpfennig is coming to the Book Fair in Gothenburg, which this year has "drama" as its theme.

Poland and the Baltic States want to leave the landmine agreement

The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

With symbolic air raid sirens, a minute of silence, and new sanctions against Russia, EU countries honor the victims of the war in Ukraine. More support is to be urgently discussed next week. The Nordic countries and the Baltic states are pushing for it.

The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"

The Baltic States' power grid is now connected to the EU's via Poland. Ursula von der Leyen calls it a historic day.

The Baltic States have been disconnected from the Russian power grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have now been disconnected from Russia's power grid. In the long-prepared operation, they have the support of a cable from Sweden, waiting for connection to Europe's large power grid on Sunday.