A dispute over an old sailing ship and the name of a swimming pool has thrown Montenegro’s path to EU membership into disarray. Croatia is demanding measures rooted in the war in the former Yugoslavia before it will consider admitting its neighbour.
World politicsA popular and influential Russian military blogger has been arrested in Montenegro, the country's prime minister says.
WorldIt would be harder for everyone to veto decisions, and new members would have less power. That is how the European Commission wants to make it easier to expand the union. But the proposal is already facing significant resistance.
WorldIt's not just Sweden's immediate future that will be decided this fall. Warring world leaders will be pressured, and the great powers' willingness to compromise will be put to the test. Here are the elections that could tip the scales in world politics.
World politicsSweden opened the European Championship at Scandinavium at home with a victory over Montenegro and a record crowd. It was really cool to see the crowd, it was completely full, says Isabelle Haak after the 3-0 victory in the European Volleyball Championship.
SportsJust over five years ago she attended her first volleyball training session, and this week Malin Hallin makes her debut at the home European Championship in Gothenburg. “It was very shocking, because I haven’t played for very long,” says the 17-year-old.
SportsFor the first time, Sweden will host the Women's Volleyball European Championship. A record crowd is expected when star spiker Isabelle Haak and the rest of the Swedish squad take to the court for the opening match at Scandinavium. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 European Championship.
SportsWith only two days until the European Championship opener in Gothenburg, the Swedish national volleyball team has been forced to make changes to its squad. Middle blocker Gun Hindgren is sidelined by a back injury and is replaced by Erica Muhizi.
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