Category: Sweden
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Historic Relocation: Kiruna Church Moves to New Grounds

Local sources from Sweden: LKAB, 8 Sidor. UK coverage: BBC. In a feat that marries engineering with cultural preservation, the Kiruna Church in Sweden has been successfully relocated, marking a significant milestone in the town’s transformation. The church, a 113-year-old architectural marvel, was moved to a new site situated between…
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Historic Kiruna Church in Sweden Relocated to Preserve Cultural Heritage

Local sources from Sweden: SvD, GP. UK coverage: ITVX. In an unprecedented engineering venture that has captured the attention of thousands, including the presence of Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf, the historic Kiruna Church is being relocated 5 kilometers east of its original site. This move is a part of…
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Deadly Shooting Near Mosque in Örebro Sparks Major Police Operation

Local sources from Sweden: SvD, 8 Sidor. UK coverage: Euronews.com. A somber mood has enveloped the city of Örebro following a tragic incident on Friday afternoon, where a man in his mid-20s was fatally shot near a mosque in the Vivalla area. The shooting, which occurred around 13:45, led to…
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Nordic Heatwave: A Climate Crisis Wake-Up Call

Local sources from Sweden: Gazeta Express, Östersunds-Posten. UK coverage: The Guardian. This summer, the Nordic countries faced an unprecedented heatwave, marking a stark reminder of the escalating threat posed by climate change. Scientists have sounded the alarm, attributing the deadly heatwave to the ongoing climate crisis, with evidence mounting that…
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NATO’s Maritime Maneuvers: Showcasing Unity and Deterrence in the Baltic

Local sources from Sweden: Försvarsmakten, Mynewsdesk. UK coverage: Navy Lookout. In a significant demonstration of NATO’s maritime capabilities and the spirit of international cooperation, the Baltic Sea became the arena for the latest BALTOPS exercise, involving a tapestry of naval forces from 17 nations, including 50 ships, submarines, and aircraft,…
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Sweden’s National Security Adviser Resigns Amid Photo Scandal

Local sources from Sweden: DN, Sveriges Radio. UK coverage: politico.eu. In a striking development that has rocked the Swedish government, the newly appointed national security adviser, Tobias Thyberg, has tendered his resignation merely hours after his appointment. The resignation came to light following inquiries by Dagens Nyheter (DN) about ‘sensitive’…


