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Jimmie Akesson transforms Sweden Democrats into a major force in Swedish politics

For two decades, Jimmie Akesson has overseen one of the most significant political transformations in Sweden, turning the Sweden Democrats from a fringe nationalist movement into one of the country's most influential political parties. Now 47, Akesson has become the defining figure of Sweden's......

Deschamps becomes the most successful World Cup coach in history

Didier Deschamps has made football history by becoming the most successful coach in FIFA World Cup history in terms of victories, following France’s 3-0 win over Sweden in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. The French national team manager has now reached 17 World Cup wins, surpassing the......

Swedish Court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion in Antitrust damages to priceRunner

A Swedish court has ordered Alphabet’s Google to pay approximately 14.3 billion Swedish crowns ($1.5 billion) in antitrust damages to price comparison company PriceRunner, marking a significant legal setback for the tech giant in Europe. The ruling was issued on Wednesday by the Stockholm Patent......

Turkey to urge NATO unity ahead of Ankara summit in July

Turkey is expected to call for stronger unity within NATO ahead of the alliance’s upcoming leaders’ summit scheduled to take place in Ankara on July 7–8. According to diplomatic sources, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will convey Ankara’s expectation that the summit should......

Sweden selects Naval Group for four billion dollar frigate deal

Sweden has selected French defense company Naval Group to supply four new frigates in a contract valued at around 40 billion Swedish kronor, or approximately 4.25 billion dollars. The agreement represents the largest naval investment by Sweden since its Gripen fighter program in the 1980s and marks a......

Sweden warns of possible jet fuel shortage amid Middle East tensions

The government of Sweden has issued an early warning about a potential shortage of jet fuel, citing disruptions linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The announcement reflects growing concerns over energy security and supply stability in the aviation sector. Swedish Energy Minister Ebba Busch......

Sweden deploys fighter jets as NATO expands Arctic mission

NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing......

France and Sweden sign nuclear energy pact

France and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to advance nuclear power projects across the Scandinavian country. The agreement, finalized on the sidelines of the European Union's Energy Council meeting in Brussels on December 19, underscores French industry's keen interest in deploying its......

Severe storm leaves three dead and widespread power outages in Sweden

A powerful winter storm sweeping across Scandinavia has claimed three lives in Sweden and caused extensive disruption to electricity networks in both Sweden and Finland. The storm, named Johannes by Swedish authorities, hit northern Sweden and parts of western Finland over the weekend. According to......