Sweden will contribute with forces to NATO both on land, at sea, and in the air next year, the government announces. This is a historic decision. We will now, for the first time as an ally, contribute with an armed force to NATO's collective defense, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Swedish politicsShort-distance migratory birds may stay longer in Sweden as a result of climate change. Those that perhaps flew to Denmark before can stay in Skåne nowadays, says ornithologist Anders Wirdheim.
SwedenThe turns continue around the damaged ship MV Ruby, which transports thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate – classified as hazardous goods.
SwedenIt's storming again between Norwegian and European fishermen. Tough quota negotiations risk leading to EU tariffs on Norwegian fish.
ConflictsAt 02:50, the last tram of the night drove over the Carolabrücke, a large bridge in central Dresden, Germany. Ten minutes later, the bridge collapsed into the Elbe River. I am extremely glad that no one was injured, says Michael Klahre from the city's fire department.
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