Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Turkey’s Erdoğan signs off on Sweden’s NATO bid – POLITICO
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today signed into law Sweden's accession to NATO. "Welcome Türkiye’s approval of the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession," Swedish Prime Minister…
Swedish PM Kristersson agrees to meet Hungary’s Orban for talks on NATO bid | NATO News
After ratification by Turkey, Hungary is the only country left effectively holding up Sweden’s NATO membership. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has agreed to meet…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Orbán backs Sweden’s NATO bid in sudden U-turn – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the last remaining holdout in Sweden's bid to join NATO, now says he supports its application and vows that Hungary's…
Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid – POLITICO
The Turkish parliament on Tuesday ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan now expected to sign the accession. Turkey's move, which…
Turkey’s parliament set to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid this week: Reports | News
Turkey endorsed Finland’s membership bid in April but, along with Hungary, has kept Sweden waiting. The Turkish parliament is set to debate Sweden’s NATO membership…
Fashion giant H&M pulls ad after claims it sexualised under-age girls | Fashion Industry
Swedish brand apologises after ad campaign in Australia sparks backlash online. H&M, the Swedish fashion giant, has pulled an advertisement for school clothing after complaints…
Putin could attack NATO in ‘5 to 8 years,’ German defense minister warns – POLITICO
An increasingly belligerent Russian President Vladimir Putin could attack the NATO military alliance in less than a decade, Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned. "We…
Europe’s war against tobacco has a new target: Nicotine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Europe is building up a head of steam to wage the next war on…
US diplomat Blinken meets Turkey’s Erdogan, kicking off Gaza diplomacy tour | Israel War on Gaza News
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met senior Turkish officials in Istanbul, kicking off a week-long trip across the Middle East aimed at calming…
Baltic Sea Region: New Realities and New Problems
During the Cold War, the Baltic Sea had a low level of confrontation, and after it ended, the region was clearly dominated by trends towards…
What is the ‘zombie deer disease’ that experts warn may spread to humans? | Health News
In what scientists call a “slow-moving disaster”, a “zombie deer disease” is spreading across the United States after a case was detected in Yellowstone National…
The Importance of Alliance as a Means of Deterrence: Sweden and Finland Decision to Join NATO
Throughout human history, the world has witnessed numerous conflicts, ranging from early humans fighting for survival to contemporary conflicts driven by ideologies and geopolitics. Humans…
Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approves Sweden’s NATO bid | NATO News
Panel’s approval clears another hurdle in Sweden’s accession process to the bloc in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs…
Turkey’s parliamentary committee approves Sweden’s NATO membership – POLITICO
The foreign affairs committee of the Turkish parliament on Tuesday gave its approval for Sweden to join NATO, reported Turkey's Anadolu news agency. This brings…
Health alert after parrot fever that can trigger severe pneumonia and meningitis infects dozens of humans
PARROT fever is spreading in Sweden with major risks to unborn children and concerns there could be a wider outbreak of the disease. Since September,…
Western democracies face crisis of confidence ahead of big votes, poll shows – POLITICO
A majority of voters across seven Western countries, including the United States, France and the United Kingdom, believe their democracy is in worse shape than…
Iran begins trial of Swedish EU employee accused of ‘spying for Israel’ | European Union News
Johan Floderus, who was arrested at Tehran airport in April last year, is charged with operating through US and European projects. Iran says it has…
Elon Musk’s new enemy: Nordic workers – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Nordic workers aren't happy with Elon Musk's Tesla — and they're showing their displeasure.…