It is a year heavy with war, sorrow, and anxiety that the king highlights in his annual Christmas speech. But we are also leaving behind glimpses of light, such as the Olympic Games and a deepened Nordic cooperation.
Sweden"Faster, higher, stronger – together" is the Olympic motto. Not so hard to remember. The current slogan of international football is even easier. "More, more, more".
FootballPrincess Birgitta went her own way. The second oldest Haga sister was known for her outspokenness – and her golf and fashion interest. She lived abroad for most of her life.
SwedenThe former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has previously received the top job of leading an international security conference in Munich. Now Stoltenberg will also be part of the exclusive think tank Bilderberg's leadership.
WorldGermany closes Iran's three consulates in protest against the execution of the German-Iranian citizen Jamshid Sharmahd.
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