Huge investments in North Sea wind power underway
Ten countries - including the UK, Norway and Denmark - have agreed on joint wind power projects totalling an installed capacity of 100 gigawatts (GW) in the North Sea, Reuters reports.
Business
Four teams tied on points in Sweden's European Championship group
Croatia won the late evening match against Switzerland 28–24 in the European Handball Championship. This means that four teams are on four points in the hornet's nest that the intermediate round in Malmö has become.
Sports
Claar after heavy European Championship loss to Iceland: Sweden were piss-poor
Too bad at the back, too bad going forward. Now Sweden must rise after the collapse against Iceland (27–35) in the European Handball Championship.
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Sweden's first loss after a nightmare first half
Sweden's four straight wins didn't become five when the national handball team suffered a heavy defeat to Iceland. Silver lining: Despite the loss, Sweden still has everything in its own hands to reach the semi-finals in the European Championship. "It's really too bad," Albin Lagergren told Viaplay after the 27–35 loss.
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Felix Claar is perhaps the best in the world, teammates say
Felix Claar has taken over as Sweden's playmaker. How good is the 29-year-old handball player? Maybe the best in the world, says national-team teammate Albin Lagergren.
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Dream situation for Sweden in the European Championship after new victory
Sweden's perfect European Championship run continues untroubled. The Swedish handball team had to struggle for a 35–31 victory against Slovenia in front of just 7,745 spectators at Malmö Arena, but now have one foot in the semi-finals after four straight wins. "We're coming out with completely different courage," said Felix Claar.
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How Sweden could defend Greenland
Fighter jets, soldiers - and possibly submarines. Sweden could contribute to defending Greenland, according to research leader Eva Hagström Frisell. "We have units in northern Sweden that can operate in an Arctic environment," she says.
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Croatia bounced back after loss, beat Iceland 30–29
Sweden overcame Croatia in the group match on Wednesday, but Croatia bounced back immediately when the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship got underway at Malmö Arena. Croatia, the World Cup finalists, beat Iceland 30–29 (19–15).
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Greenland military exercise to continue throughout 2026
The military exercise for Danish soldiers and NATO allies in Greenland will continue for the rest of the year, the Danish Defense Ministry announced.
World
He is singled out - therefore Sweden must change balls
Sweden had to change the ball several times in the European Championship match against Croatia. Goalkeeper Mikael Appelgren's sweat was blamed for the disruption. "We're almost running around in pajamas," Appelgren, 36, said ahead of tonight's match against Slovenia.
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Sweden's European Championship disadvantage: They're probably more energetic
Sweden plays matches every other day. The Slovenians enter the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship with an extra day of rest. They are probably fitter than we are, says Sweden's national team captain Michael Apelgren.
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Guide: After overcoming Croatia, now Slovenia awaits
The handball team overcame World Cup runner-up Croatia by eight goals and took two important points in the European Championship intermediate round. Now Slovenia awaits them on Friday in Malmö.
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Palicka: A lot of emotions coming after comeback from elbow injury
The elbow injury meant he had to fight against the clock to reach the European Handball Championship in Malmö. After a big game in which World Cup finalist Croatia were crushed, veteran goalkeeper Andreas Palicka was emotional. "I'm very happy and actually a little proud when I think back on what I myself have been through," says the 39-year-old.
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Sweden and Palicka flexed their muscles
World Cup finalist Croatia was seen as the first real test. Then an outstanding Andreas Palicka and the handball masters flexed their muscles in front of 10,247 spectators at Malmö Arena. With a crushing 33–25 win, Sweden take two points into the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship.
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Noam Bettan will compete for Israel in Eurovision
27-year-old Noam Bettan will represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May, writes SVT's "Kulturnyheterna."
Music
Faroe Islands put in big push, but the scare failed to materialize against Slovenia
The Faroe Islands put pressure on the top team, Slovenia, but ultimately lost 27–30 in the European Handball Championship. Switzerland will now join Slovenia in the intermediate round in Malmö, where Sweden, among others, will be waiting.
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Swedish Gripen planes to Iceland for Arctic preparedness
The Swedish Air Force will participate with Gripen aircraft in NATO's incident preparedness in Iceland in February and March, the Swedish Armed Forces said in a press release.
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Supporters from the North Atlantic can take over Malmö
Iceland are already set to advance - the Faroe Islands are on the verge of a shock. Malmö Arena could be invaded by supporters from the North Atlantic islands in the main round of the European Handball Championship. It will be a very good crowd, says Swedish star Jim Gottfridsson.
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The biggest astronomical experiences of 2026
Jupiter's moons, frequent Northern Lights and a few supermoons. 2026 offers several interesting celestial phenomena. But by far the biggest event will be the solar eclipse in August. "It's an absolutely fantastic natural experience," says astronomer Peter Linde.
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Prospective ambassador jokes Iceland would become the 52nd US state
Iceland reacts after U.S. ambassador-designate joked that the country would become American.
World
Guide to the 17th Men's European Handball Championship
Sweden starts at the European Handball Championship in Malmö on Saturday - but in Oslo and Herning the tournament already starts on Thursday evening. Here is the guide to the 17th men's European Championship tournament.
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