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"We want to offer our customers more sustainable, Swedish-produced alternatives"
Ljusgarda and Axfood introduce locally grown lettuce available year-round Swedish consumers can now enjoy locally grown, pesticide-free lettuce throughout the year, following a new collaboration between Axfood and Ljusgårda. The companies have...
Opinion: My electric bike design and industry wish list for 2026
Put it down to the dry spring and summer, or to the plethora of new and interesting brands coming to market with innovative products. Whatever it is, 2025 has been a big year for electric bike reviews and content creation on Cycling Electric....
Slovakia’s energy independence fails to cut business electricity prices
23. October 2025 at 17:28 Despite new nuclear capacity, companies still face some of the highest energy costs in the EU. Illustrative image (source: Pexels) Font size: A - | A + Slovakia is on the verge of becoming a net exporter of electricity,...
Finnish carbon-neutral ferry aims to set global benchmark for shipping
This initiative aims to set a global standard for sustainable shipping, despite international setbacks in carbon-pricing frameworks. In Finland, one of the world's first large passenger ferries to go carbon neutral aims to set the global standard...
Ukraine could get 150 Swedish fighter jets
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — New NATO member Sweden has said it is willing to sell Ukraine up to 150 of its most advanced fighter jets, the first offer from a member of the alliance to supply significant numbers of jets to Kyiv, which is seeking to...
Ukraine gets in line for Swedish Gripen-E fighter jets
MILAN – Ukraine is inching closer to obtaining Swedish Gripen fighter jets as part of its year-long quest to acquire the fourth-generation aircraft type, which is designed to operate from austere airstrips. Ukrainian and Swedish officials...
Telia Sweden grows TV and broadband as customer additions accelerate
Telia reported another quarter of service momentum in Sweden, with fixed consumer services up by more than 5%, driven by TV and broadband. The operator said customer additions were strong across mobile, broadband and TV, underpinned by refreshed...
Ukraine Could Soon Fly 150 Swedish Gripen Jets - A Game Changer Against Russia
Ukraine and Sweden have reached an agreement on the potential purchase of up to 150 advanced Saab Gripen-E fighter jets, marking a significant step in Kyiv’s efforts to modernize its air force. While the appearance of these jets in Ukrainian skies...
Ukrainian Livestock Summit: AgriAcademy trains a new generation of agrarians
The problem of a shortage of experienced personnel is becoming increasingly acute for Ukrainian farmers, particularly in livestock farming. This was reported by Oksana Yurchenko, project coordinator at the FAO Investment Center in Ukraine, during...
Test Driving The 2026 Volvo ES90: High-Tech Long Range Swedish Luxury
The ES90 showcases the bleeding edge of Volvo's technology-focused safety capabilities. Volvo When the Volvo ES90 was officially launched in March, it signaled a new era for the company’s legendary leadership in safety. Instead of being about...
BOS Says Sweden Should Regulate Its Gambling More Like Sweden
A new look into how the Nordics regulate their gambling markets by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has compared the markets in Sweden and Denmark. According to the trade body, Sweden can take a page from Denmark’s book. By...
Sweden, Ukraine eye deal for up to 150 Gripen fighter jets
Gripen fighter jets could bolster Ukraine’s air force as Stockholm and Kiev discuss a landmark export agreement after Kristersson–Zelensky talks. Sweden has signed a letter of intent to potentially supply up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine,...
Russia holds nuclear drills, Ukraine seeks Swedish jets
Russia said on Wednesday it had conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms, a day after the US announced a delay in plans for a second summit between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin...
Sweden supports Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas railway study
The government of Sweden, through Swedfund International, has extended a P12-million grant to the Philippines to advance the flagship Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) railway project, a key component of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The...
Sweden Backs Ukraine’s Plan for 100 to 150 Gripen E Jets Signaling Airpower Shift in Europe
Sweden and Ukraine signed a letter of intent for Kyiv to acquire between 100 and 150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters, one of the largest potential export deals in Swedish defense history. The move positions Ukraine for a postwar air force built...
[News] The Next Generation of BioPharma Education for the Advanced Manufacturing Era
Quality Executive Partners (QxP) today announced the launch of Virtuosi 2.0. This is enhanced GMP Education for the Advanced Manufacturing Era. Virtuosi is redefining the way pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing organizations train, learn, and stay...
Sweden and Ukraine sign landmark deal for Gripen fighter jets – Potentially Saab’s largest ever
Gripen E Swedish Air Force – Photo: SaabSweden and Ukraine have signed a declaration of intent paving the way for Ukraine to acquire 100–150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, marking what could become the largest defence deal in Saab’s history. The...
Zelensky Signs Letter Of Intent To Acquire Whopping 150 Swedish Fighter Jets Over Next 10-15 Years
In the latest clear sign that NATO is seeking to build-up Ukraine's military infrastructure as well as aerial defenses for the long-haul, and as much as decades into the future, Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with Swedish government to...
Stockholm Arlanda Airport adopts new EoR air traffic approach concept
Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden has become the first in Europe to implement a new air traffic approach method called Established on RNP (EoR), developed by Swedavia and Luftfartsverket. This procedure enables arriving aircraft to use curved...
European Defence: Industry Solutions Need Political Care
In September, POLITICO revealed that Germany’s significant push for rearmament includes a military procurement plan with spending destined almost entirely to European-made arms. This is a welcome surprise for European industry as Berlin has...