Sweden March 6, 2024 Swedish PM to visit DC to officially join NATO despite warnings from Russia Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom will visit Washington, D.C., where they are expected to complete the process of joining NATO.
Sweden March 5, 2024 Hungary's president formally signs bill approving Sweden's NATO membership, ending 18-month delay After 18 months of delays, Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok signed a bill approving Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final hurdle for Sweden's membership.
Europe March 4, 2024 NATO launches historic Nordic response drill in Finland, Norway and Sweden NATO initiated the Nordic Response 2024 exercise with over 20,000 troops from 13 nations, including Finland, Norway and Sweden. The drill is conducted in Arctic conditions.
Sweden February 29, 2024 3 pedestrians killed by freight train at railway crossing in central Sweden Three people were killed on Thursday by a freight train at a railway crossing in central Sweden. The victims crossed the tracks without noticing the approaching train.
Sweden February 28, 2024 Toxic gas detected as Swedish security agency is evacuated, local news reports The daily Svenska Dagbladet newspaper said Wednesday that authorities found traces of phosgene, a toxic gas, after roughly 500 people were evacuated from a Swedish security facility.
Sweden February 26, 2024 Hungary ratifies Sweden's NATO membership bid in landmark vote Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership on Monday after months of delay, marking the last necessary step for Sweden's entry into the alliance.
Europe February 26, 2024 Denmark ends investigation into Nord Stream pipeline attack, citing insufficient basis for criminal charges Danish authorities have closed an investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline, citing a lack of sufficient grounds to pursue a criminal case.
Sweden February 23, 2024 Suspected gas leak prompts evacuation of 500 people from Sweden's security agency A suspected gas leak at the headquarters of Sweden's security agency prompted the evacuation of around 500 people on Friday. Nearby residents were advised to close their windows.
NATO February 22, 2024 Hungary stalled Sweden's NATO bid for 18 months, but collaboration could mend rift between them, analyst says Hungary delayed a vote on Sweden's admission to NATO for 18 months, causing tension between the two countries. A potential arms acquisition deal could help normalize relations.
NATO February 20, 2024 Hungary finally ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid under mounting international pressure After more than 18 months of delays by Hungary's governing party, the country is ready to support Sweden's NATO bid. NATO requires a unanimous vote of approval to admit new members.
Sweden February 13, 2024 1 missing, 16 injured as firefighters struggle to put out fire at popular Swedish theme park One person is missing, and 16 people were injured as firefighters in Sweden continue to battle a blaze at a water park in one of the country’s largest theme parks.