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Sweden’s A26 Submarine Programme Faces New Delays
Sweden’s next-generation A26 Blekinge-class submarine programme has been hit by another major delay and soaring costs, pushing the first delivery to 2031 and raising total expenses to 25 billion SEK (2.3 billion EUR). The Swedish A26...
Ukraine Amid an Energy Crisis and Waning Western Support
On October 17-18, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued with an exchange of strikes, a key feature of which was the record-breaking activity of Russian aviation in employing KAB guided aerial bombs. According to the Ukrainian Armed...
Minnows Mjallby set to land historic first Swedish title
Mjallby AIF coach Anders Torstensson wants to keep a cool head with his club on the brink of winning a historic first Swedish title. "I don't even dare to think about it," Torstensson told AFP, with his side . With an 11-point lead over...
Osimhen shines for Gala again as Nigerians dazzle across Europe
It was another busy weekend for Nigerian stars across Europe as Victor Osimhen stole the headlines in Turkey, while Gift Orban and Nigeria-eligible Prosper Peter all found the back of the net for their respective clubs. OLAMIDE ABE reports TURKEY...
Swedish offshore survey specialist nets contract with 50Hertz
Njord Survey has signed a long-term framework agreement with 50Hertz for survey services that will support offshore wind development in the German Baltic Sea. Under the agreement, the Sweden-based offshore survey provider will deliver geophysical...
Sweden closes case on Latvian undersea cable damage
However, the prosecutor's office found that the vessel had several technical defects. As reported earlier, in the early hours of January 26, 2025, LVRTC's submarine fiber-optic cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged in the Ventspils-Gotland section....
Logistics Asset Tracking Business Launched in UK
Postrack, a European GPS asset tracking specialist, is targeting the UK marketplace for the first time as part of the company’s international growth strategy. As part of its plans, Postrack has established a new UK business that will deliver...
Swedish shoe brand Morjas enters Nordstrom for U.S. launch
Founded in 2017 by Henrik Berg, Morjas has quickly built a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting modern shoemakers. The Swedish-Spanish label blends Scandinavian minimalism with Mediterranean craftsmanship, resulting in timeless, well-built...
NY Guard Experts Mentor Swedish Division
OCTOBER 17, 2025 — In 1997, there were seven division headquarters in the Swedish Army, the “Svenska Armen.” By 2000, with the Cold War over, there were none. Sweden’s Army was now built around much smaller battalions and brigades. But when Russia...
Sweden and China celebrate 75 years of diplomatic and trade ties
02:24 On January 14, 1950, Sweden's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Osten Unden made history when he sent a telegram to Zhou Enlai, Premier of the People's Republic of China (PRC). "The Government of Sweden is prepared to establish diplomatic...
The Secretary of Energy Is in Hot Water
(Permanent Musical Accompaniment to This Post) The administration has many seams, and several big ones are coming apart. Politico has an account of how fracking executive Chris Wright may be ill-suited to being secretary of energy. The friction,...
EUROPE’S TOURISM SECTOR REPORTS 3 BILLION OVERNIGHT STAYS
Europe is increasingly popular with travelers, and its tourism sector isn't just recovering—it's exceeding the pre-pandemic levels. According to recent Eurostat data, EU accommodation facilities recorded a notable 3.021 billion overnight stays in...
Swedish Telco Tele2 Teams up with Skylo on IoT Service
Stefan Trampus, executive vice president, Tele2 B2B Tele2 is the latest telco to team up with a satellite player to launch a satellite-based IoT service. The Swedish telco is teaming up with Skylo to launch a new Global Satellite IoT Connectivity...
Shippers at the Helm
by Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Sandra Haraldson, Tony Ehrs, Johan Englund, Cecilia Gabrieli, Patrick Mattsson, Krister Rosendahl, and Pernilla Åström When the hybrid ferry Aurora Botnia departs Umeå for Vaasa, it carries more than passengers...
United Lithium Announces LOI to Acquire Uranium and Rare Earth Explorer Swedish Minerals AB, ...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNITED LITHIUM CORP. (“United” or the “Company”) (CSE: ULTH; OTCQX: ULTHF; FWB: 0UL) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Swedish...
How ‘crocodile economics’ is proving growth and climate action can thrive together
As world leaders converge on Belém, Brazil, in November for this year’s climate summit, the pressure to accelerate action has never been more acute. Just in October, scientists reported that the world may have crossed the first climate tipping...
Swedish green steel company Stegra is seeking another $1.1 billion financing
Stegra, a Swedish green steel startup, plans to raise an additional 975 million euro ($1.1 billion) for building its plant in the north of Sweden and bolstering finances. Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) announced last year that it had secured...
EU sues Sweden for failing to implement renewable energy rules
NHL announces major updates for Penguins’ Global Series in Sweden with new fan experiences revealed
Penguins' Global Series in Sweden (NHL) The NHL has revealed exciting details for the Penguins’ upcoming Global Series in Stockholm, promising a weekend packed with hockey, entertainment, and fan experiences. From November 14-16, the city will...
Swedish Armed Forces takes delivery of first Gripen E fighter jet
The Swedish Armed Forces formally received their first Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft during a ceremony held at the Skaraborg Air Wing (F 7) in Såtenäs on October 20 2025, marking a major milestone in the modernization of Sweden’s air power. The...