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Sweden's Defense Minister Urged Europe To Go "into War Mode"
We need to tighten sanctions against Russia. Europe must be prepared for a possible war with Russia both morally and technically, Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson said in an interview with the RND, noted The Moscow Times. "There needs to be a...
Gripen E Fighter Officially Joins The Swedish Air Force
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The Swedish Armed Forces have finally gotten their hands on their first operational Saab Gripen E multirole fighter....
To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron
With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce tariffs on imported Canadian steel, aluminum,...
150 aerospace jobs safeguarded in deal between UK, Sweden and Thailand
Luke Pollard, minister for defence readiness and industry, said: “Our record uplift in defence investment will ensure our forces have the kit they need to fight, ensuring we are secure at home and strong abroad.
Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden
Volvo unveils new incentive that offers a year of free home charging Partnership with Swedish energy company Vattenfall makes it possible However, the savings aren’t quite as great as you think Volvo has launched a new initiative for buyers in its...
HIVE digital expands renewable-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay
HIVE Digital Technologies is expanding its hydroelectric-powered data-center campus in Paraguay. The announcement came on Tuesday and marks the start of what the company calls “Phase 3” of its renewable expansion in the country. Once completed,...
Mjallby AIF land Swedish title on shoestring budget
The tiny village club of Mjallby AIF on Monday won the top tier Swedish soccer league with a 2-0 away win at IFK Gothenburg, sealing the title with three rounds of matches remaining. Jacob Bergstrom and Tom Pettersson scored the goals in Mjallby’s...
Europe’s industrial decline: stuck between a rock and a hard place
From being the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Europe has undergone a protracted decline. A part of this has been the erosion of its core industrial base, through a process of deindustrialisation, which gathered momentum following the...
Pioneering new concept for aircraft arrivals at Stockholm Arlanda
Swedavia and Swedish air traffic controller Luftfartsverket (LFV) have become the first in Europe to introduce a new air traffic approach concept. The new concept is commonly referred to as Established on RNP (EoR) and makes it possible for...
Moldovan energy minister, more officials discuss strengthening regional energy security, accelerating Moldova's integration into European energy market in Luxembourg
The continuation of energy reforms, strengthening regional energy security, and accelerating Moldova's integration into the European energy market have been the main topics analyzed by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, who had a string of...
MSD initiates construction on $3bn Virginia drug manufacturing site
Merck & Co (MSD) has broken ground on its new pharmaceutical manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Virginia, US, amid looming tariff threats from the Trump administration. The $3bn site, which is located at the pharma’s Elkton facility, will test...
Plano leaders head to Sweden to strengthen economic ties with northern Europe
Plano has business ties across the globe, most concentrated in Asia — but city leaders hope to develop ties with northern Europe as Mayor John Muns and other city officials swing through Sweden this week to add to the city’s economic development...
Football Daily | Will Sweden have Evangelos Marinakis to thank for winning the World Cup?
TRICKY TREES When the rage-fuelled calamity-magnet that is Evangelos Marinakis stormed on to the pitch to publicly lambast Nuno Espírito Santo after Nottingham Forest’s draw with Leicester at the back end of last season, it set in motion a...
Meet AI-BOB: the Swedish startup bringing AI-powered compliance to the construction industry
In construction, even the smallest design error can have significant consequences — a ramp that’s too steep, a doorway that's too narrow, or a misplaced sensor that costs weeks to fix. Most of these are preventable mistakes, and now, Swedish...
Like a Leica – copies, replicas, and fakes of the World’s most famous camera
It’s a tribute to Leica that the brand influenced so many other manufacturers. When the first cameras were produced, Leitz failed to register patents in Russia or China, thus the Russians began making Leica copies in the 1930s. With the end of...
After Over a Decade of Waiting: Sweden Officially Receives Its First JAS 39 Gripen E
The Swedish Armed Forces have officially received the first of sixty new JAS 39 Gripen E fighter jets, ordered back in 2013. The Swedish Armed Forces reported on this. The official handover ceremony took place at the Skaraborg F 7 air base and...
Are you choosing your child's school based on facts or perception?
In today’s world, choosing the right school for your child is never an easy affair. Have we ever truly reflected on what we want for our children when we look for schools, colleges, or universities? If you are a parent with a clear vision for your...
Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona’s heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand
High-end clothing, shoes, and accessories will be designed for the European market [STOCKHOLM] The five heirs to Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, who died in 2020, have signed a deal with Swedish-Iranian businessman Ash Pournouri and...
Grease at Dubai Opera: This is why nostalgia never goes out of style
Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. When Grease first debuted on the Chicago stage in 1971 – only a year before it moved to Broadway and became a phenomenon before its beloved 1978 film adaptation – it was about 12 years removed from its 1959...
Netanyahu vows to expand domestic arms industry as dozens of nations restrict weapons sales to Israel
Illustrative - Rifle manufacturer IWI's factory in Ramat Hasharon, central Israel. (Photo: IWI) With at least two dozen countries restricting arms sales to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he will expand the country’s...