Markström and Ersson Compete for Sweden's Starting Goalie Spot
Jacob Markström and Samuel Ersson will compete for the spot as first goalkeeper in the World Championship. Arvid Söderblom, Chicago, ends up on the bench.
Sports
EU Expansion: Hungary's Block Delays Ukraine and Moldova Membership
Membership in the EU can serve as a political security guarantee for Ukraine, believes expansion chief Marta Kos. As early as 2030, four new countries may have joined – if only Hungary stops blocking.
Conflicts
Austria Shuts 24 Border Crossings Due to Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak
Outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia and Hungary has led to neighboring country Austria closing down 24 border crossings there, reports news agency APA.
World
Serbian Students Bike 1300 kilometers to EU Parliament Seeking Support
Serbian students are starting on Thursday a 1300 kilometers bike ride to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg to draw attention to the recent protests in the country.
World politics
Slovakia Approves Culling of 350 Bears After Fatal Attack
Slovakia gives green light to cull 350 bears after a man was killed in a likely bear attack.
World
Customs Agency Reports Surge in Dangerous Synthetic Cannabis
The Customs Agency discovers more spiked cannabis. The new substances are reminiscent of those that occurred in the deadly spice wave of the 2010s. It's a great danger, says Jenny Åberg at the Customs Agency.
Sweden
Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force
Military representatives from over 30 countries will gather for Tuesday's talks in Paris about a potential security force in Ukraine.
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Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead
Swedish peacekeeping troops in Ukraine are not ruled out, according to the government. But according to war expert Magnus Christiansson, it will be difficult to get the soldiers to suffice. I find it very hard to see that Sweden can make any larger contributions within the next year – unless drastic reprioritisations are made, he says.
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