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Do not bypass the “Slovak Seattle”
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement On the far side of the mighty Tatras sits modest Prešov, a town that has stood since time immemorial. Known to some as the “Slovak Seattle” for its gigantic...
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...
How Small Brands Are Handling the End of De Minimis
Shortly after Nicki Patel, a California-based hospitality executive, ordered a dress from New Delhi-based House of Masaba for a friend’s Indian wedding, she received a warning from the brand on WhatsApp that she would be hit with an import duty if...
Acronis Cyber Protect Local brings cloud-grade security to local and sovereign deployments
Cybersecurity and data protection company Acronis International GmbH today announced the launch of Acronis Cyber Protect Local, a new solution that delivers natively integrated cyber resilience for on-premises, sovereign private cloud, and...
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...
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...
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...
Paxton sues Tylenol company over autism claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Johnson and Johnson, accusing the pharmaceutical company of failing to warn consumers about the risk of taking Tylenol while pregnant. This lawsuit, the first of its kind from a state government, comes a...
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...
New Exhibit by William Cesario at Shutter Speed Photo in Middlebury
MIDDLEBURY — The Art Gallery at Shutter Speed Photo will present “50 Years of Painting”, a new exhibit by artist William Cesario, through December 6, at the Art Gallery at Shutter Speed Photo located at 564 Middlebury Road in Middlebury. As a self...
France updates submarine-launched nuclear missile amid arms race
PARIS — France introduced a modernized version of its M51 submarine-launched strategic ballistic missile, a “major milestone” in the modernization of the country’s ocean-based nuclear deterrent, the Armed Forces Ministry said on Tuesday. The third...
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...
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,...
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...
<![CDATA[Exenatide Alters Motor Network Activity in Parkinson Disease, Though Clinical Impact Remains Limited]]>
A recently presented placebo-controlled trial revealed that exenatide, an FDA-approved glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, led to distinct effects on mediating brain metabolic networks...
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...
Former Harvard Professor Philippe Aghion Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
Former Harvard Economics professor Philippe M. Aghion won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on economic growth and innovation, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Oct. 13. Aghion won the prize for his research on...
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...
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,...