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Hungary

Hungary says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession

Hungary is the only one of NATO's 31 existing members not to have ratified Sweden's application.

World News

Russian man in Sweden faces deportation and fears forced combat

Russian citizen and Ukrainian resident Sergey Poddubnyy is currently living in Sweden with his family. Moscow has sent out two military conscription orders. Poddubnyy now faces deportation and forced to fight against a country he considers his own.

Sweden

Fire breaks out at one of Sweden's largest water parks

Twelve people were sent to hospital for minor injuries, and police say one person is currently missing.

World News

Sweden sends troops to NATO frontline with Russia

The country is preparing to join the US-led alliance, though still faces opposition from Hungary.

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Sweden

Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines

Swedish officials say the results of their investigation so far mean they do not have jurisdiction in the case.

Economy

Where in Europe do people pay the highest taxes?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at tax across Europe to see where people are paying the most - and the least.

Hungary

Hungary's PM dodges opportunity to approve Sweden NATO membership

The governing Fidesz party, which holds an absolute majority in parliament, boycotted a session Monday and the chance to vote on the Nordic nation's application.

Green News

Report casts doubt on member states' climate plans as 2040 target loom

New assessment questions EU countries’ ability to deliver climate goals.

Hungary

Swedish PM to meet Orbán to end deadlock over NATO membership

Ulf Kristersson says he's willing to meet Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán to further Sweden’s bid for NATO membership.

Sweden

What is it going to take for Sweden's NATO membership green light?

Turkey has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid, but Hungary remains set against Stockholm entering the alliance.

Health news

Blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer’s with ‘high accuracy’, study finds

A new study by a group of researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that blood tests are just as good as more expensive and painful methods of detecting signs of Alzheimer’s.

Turkey

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership

Hungary is the only NATO ally not to have ratified Sweden’s accession.

Sweden

Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has cancer and not long to live

The former England coach has announced he has inoperable pancreatic cancer and has only a matter of months left to live.

Green News

Which EU countries use the most - and least - renewable energy?

Under the Renewable Energy Directive, the EU has increased its 2030 renewable target from 32 per cent to 42.5 per cent.

Finland

Freezing temperatures of below -40C reported in Finland and Sweden

The extremely cold weather caused disruptions in transportation in Finland, Sweden and Norway, where snow made rail traffic difficult and ferry lines were suspended.

Eco-Innovation

World’s tallest wooden wind tower goes into operation in Sweden

This Swedish start-up is making wind towers from wood and slashing CO2 emissions.

Turkey

Why is Turkey finally getting behind Sweden's NATO bid?

The last Nordic country to join the alliance is still waiting for Turkey and Hungary to clear its path.

Food and Drink

"Sheep's head anyone?" What foods are on European tables at Christmas?

From sheep's head to the forerunner of the charcuterie, what are the origins of Europe's Christmas culinary traditions?

Denmark

Denmark will join Sweden in donating tanks to Ukraine

Copenhagen announced on Monday that it will join Stockholm in donating tanks to Kyiv as the country continues battling the Russian invasion.

Eco-Innovation

The world’s first solar truck is being tested on Sweden's roads

Swedish manufacturer Scania has developed a haulage trailer fitted with solar panels which could decarbonise existing trucks.

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