Swedish deputy PM says the country must ban the burqa 'while we can' and condemns 'failed integration'

The deputy prime minister of Sweden has called for a burqa ban 'while we can' as she hit out at the country's 'failed integration'. Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats, said the Scandinavian country should prohibit woman from wearing...

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...

Swedish Firm to Deliver Carbon-Neutral Surveys for Baltic Sea OW Projects

Oct 13, 2025 (Credit: Njord Survey) Swedish offshore survey specialist Njord Survey has signed a long-term framework agreement with German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz to support offshore wind development in Baltic Sea. Under the...

Big Thief Grace The ‘Tonight Show’ Stage With A Full-Bodied Performance Of ‘Grandmother’

Big Thief have had a transformative past couple years. Most notably, there were some lineup changes, and in September, they released their latest album, Double Infinity. They also just found themselves on late-night TV again, performing on The...

Ukrainian president, Lithuanian parliament speaker discuss defense support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Juozas Olekas, who is visiting Ukraine for the first time in his current role. During the meeting, the sides discussed defense assistance for Ukraine and ongoing...

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,...

The true cost of AI cost-cutting: why businesses must consider the human impact

Julia Ahlfeldt|Published 7 hours ago 6min It’s a catch-22: AI adoption among businesses of most, if not all kinds, is now a competitive must – yet it’s not a panacea and the human cost can be considerable. This is both in terms of job displacement...

Sweden vs Kosovo Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

Sweden and Kosovo are back in action in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the Ullevi Stadium on Monday. Kosovo will be looking to complete the double over Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men, having secured a 2-0 victory...

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 Argentina and Peru are taking aim at mercury

Countries across the world are working hard with funding support from the Global Environment Facility to eliminate mercury, dioxin, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other toxic substances from within their borders and across food, water, and...

Gen Alpha dictionary decoded: From 6-7 to ijbol, the slang shaping how children talk

Are you having trouble coming to grips with your own language recently? Don't fret – even Gen Z is confused. If you've heard a tween or young teen yell “six seven!” at the mall, or seen “chopped” pop up in your TikTok comments, you've come across...

Klarna launches debit card and membership scheme – how do they work?

Swedish 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) provider Klarna has launched its first debit card in the UK, alongside a new membership rewards scheme. Shoppers can either use the card like a normal debit card, spending money they’ve already topped up in...

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...

Eurostat: Romania among EU countries with the biggest falls in industrial producer prices in August

Monday, October 6, 2025 The prices of products which come out of the factories gates registered, in August 2025, as compared to July 2025 a drop of 0.4% in the EU and Romania is among the EU member states with the highest reductions of prices for...

Made in Maine: A Swedish maker of wound-care products to expand Maine production

Global medical products manufacturer Mölnlycke Health Care walks the talk when it comes to sustainability by executing a relatively simple premise — locating its factories close to its customers. Photo / Jim Neuger Production of wrappers for wound...

“Every minute, a building in Europe is destroyed”

Building demolitions cause a din and stir up clouds of dust – and yet, from a political standpoint, they remain largely invisible across Europe. “Currently there is no official data at EU-level on the number of buildings demolished,” the European...

Texas sues Tylenol makers over alleged links to autism, ADHD

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a lawsuit Tuesday against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over disputed claims that Tylenol causes autism, alleging the companies deceptively marketed the painkiller to pregnant women while hiding potential...

OPINION: Power Down, Explosive Results, Fat Amy and Mythology

This week was another week of marginal but real Russian territorial gains at very substantial cost, against smaller Ukrainian gains of ground at smaller cost. Overall, the Russians seem to have moved troops into and gained effective control of...

Can Singapore keep the lights on while cutting carbon from its energy sector?

SINGAPORE – In 2022, a report commissioned by Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) came to the bold conclusion that it was feasible for the country’s energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. This may not be a startling proclamation...

Sweden’s Steadfast Noon debut reshapes NATO nuclear drill and Baltic deterrence

Sweden will participate for the first time in NATO’s Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise, deploying Jas 39 Gripen fighters and Armed Forces personnel alongside 13 Allies. The move ties Swedish airpower and geography to NATO’s nuclear mission,...