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Sweden turns to the right: Meeting a new generation of political activists

For the first time in Sweden's political history, the right-wing coalition struck a cooperation agreement with the right-wing populist Sweden Democrats in October 2022 in order to secure a slim parliamentary majority. This allowed Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party, to be elected prime minister by a narrow margin.…

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Volvo's shares up after record first quarter profits

Stockholm (AFP) - Volvo Group's shares were up seven percent Wednesday after the Swedish truck-maker posted record first-quarter earnings, in a sign of an easing of supply chain disruptions and high costs that have plagued the auto industry.

AFP

Look out, Tesla: China’s biggest electric-car maker wants to take on the world

BYD is rapidly expanding outside its home country to challenge established auto giants.

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Liverpool firm defends barge involved in controversial government asylum seeker plan

Bibby Marine Limited is based in Liverpool and the owner of the Bibby Stockholm vessel at the centre of the government's plans

Liverpool Echo

Hungary-Sweden relations are at a low point, Orban aide says

Bilateral relations between Sweden and Hungary are at a low point, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas told a media briefing on Thursday, calling on Stockholm to take steps to boost confidence.

Reuters

Barge will be used to house 500 UK asylum seekers, Home Office confirms

The Home Office said the Bibby Stockholm will provide ‘basic and functional accommodation’, healthcare provision and catering facilities.

Evening Standard

Barge leased to house 500 asylum seekers off Dorset coast, despite Tory row

The Home Office announced the ‘basic and functional’ accommodation will be provided on the Bibby Stockholm.

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Government reveals full details of plan to house 500 asylum seekers on a barge in Dorset

At least one asylum seeker died on the ‘Bibby Stockholm’ when it was used to detain migrants in the Netherlands

The Independent UK

After Finland joins NATO, why is Turkey making Sweden wait?

Sweden's path to NATO membership remains blocked by Turkey and Hungary as neighbour Finland officially joined the 30-member alliance on Tuesday after its application was ratified in record time.

Reuters

DNA: Woman was on famed 17th century Swedish warship

A U.S. military laboratory has helped Swedes confirm that a woman was on a 17th century warship that sank on its maiden voyage in the Stockholm harbor

The Independent UK

Swedish police detain five suspected of Islamist attack plot

Sweden's police security service said on Tuesday it had detained five men on suspicion of conspiracy to commit terrorist crimes, after "international calls for attacks" that followed a Koran-burning protest in Stockholm

Reuters

Location chosen for mega-barge that will house 500 asylum seekers on the British coast

The gigantic barge named Bibby Stockholm was deemed an 'oppressive environment' when it was used by the Dutch government to house asylum seekers in 2005

Daily Mirror

Soderling steps down as Sweden's Davis Cup captain

Stockholm (AFP) - Robin Soderling will step down as captain of Sweden's Davis Cup tennis team for health reasons, the Swedish Tennis Association said Monday.

AFP

Factbox-Steps in Finnish, Swedish path to NATO membership

Finland looks set to join NATO soon, with Turkey's parliament voting to ratify Helsinki's membership bid even as it keeps Sweden's application on hold.

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Evening Standard

Zound acquires Marshall Amps as family control ends after 60 years

The Marshall family’s controlling interest in its iconic guitar amplifier company is set to come to an end after 60 years as family members have signed a deal to hand it over to Stockholm-based Zound Industries.

AFP

H&M beats expectations by staying in the black

Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish clothing giant Hamp;M said Thursday its net profit more than doubled in the first quarter, defying expectations as analysts were expecting a loss.

Reuters

Sweden summons Russia's ambassador over "legitimate target" statement

Sweden's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it will summon Russia's Stockholm ambassador to complain about an "attempt at interference" with the Swedish NATO application process.

Reuters

Hungary says 'grievances' hold up ratification of Sweden's NATO accession

Hungary is holding up Sweden's admission to NATO because of grievances over criticism by Stockholm of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies, the Hungarian government spokesman said on Wednesday.

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Daily Mirror

Sweden coach questions ex-Man Utd star's loyalty during heated on-air row

Sweden manager Janne Andersson clashed with former Manchester United player Bojan Djordjic after his country's 5-0 victory against Azerbaijan in Stockholm on Monday night

AFP

Sweden approves NATO entry as Turkey, Hungary ratifications drag

Stockholm (AFP) - Sweden's parliament voted Wednesday in favour of joining NATO despite delays by Hungary and Turkey to ratify its membership bid, which will likely lead to Sweden joining after neighbouring Finland.

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France 24

Did Russian ties to Koran-burning outside Turkish embassy derail Sweden’s NATO bid?

The timing couldn’t have been worse. Turkey had already threatened to derail Sweden’s NATO aspirations when a far-right extremist set fire to a Koran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. On Friday, Ankara issued its verdict on Sweden and Finland’s joint NATO bid: For now, Turkey would only start ratifying…

Tribune News Service

Sweden to pursue NATO entry as Turkey decouples Nordic bids

STOCKHOLM — Sweden will continue efforts to persuade Turkey to lift its block on the entry of the largest Nordic country into defense alliance NATO after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened the door to Finland’s accession.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan endorses Finland's NATO bid, but Sweden must wait

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday Turkey's parliament will start ratifying Finland's accession to NATO, lifting the biggest remaining hurdle to enlarging the Western defence alliance as war rages in Ukraine, though he held off approving Sweden's bid.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Agrees to Push Ahead on Joint Arms Buying to Aid Ukraine

European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to speed up supplies of artillery rounds and buy more shells to help Ukraine but still have to work out how to turn these aims into reality. Under a plan drawn up by foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, EU states would get financial incentives…

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