Some become ambassadors to exciting places. Others hope that the future President of the USA, Donald Trump, will have them close to him, as allies in Congress. Just like in the previous term, the Republican is handing out top jobs to several family members.
World politicsGreece's former royal family is "deeply moved" over being able to regain citizenship in the country. The decision to restore their Greek citizenship comes 30 years after it was revoked from them.
World2024 was marked by war, misery, and brutal death. But there were glimmers of light. The world can, among other things, rejoice in promising treatments for severe diseases, freed human rights activists, and strengthened LGBTQ rights in several places. Here are nine positive news stories from the past year, listed in no particular order.
ConflictsAt least 40 people are feared to have drowned when a boat with migrants capsized off Crete, Greek media reports. On Saturday, two more rescue operations also took place south of Crete.
WorldThe wolf protection seems to be easing. It is clear after the European Council says yes to the EU's wishes in the matter. The scope for deciding on hunting should increase, says Carl-Johan Lindström at the Environmental Protection Agency to TT.
SwedenThe EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday.
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