Tag #Sweden

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Swedish Politician Campaigns for Somaliland Recognition

Swedish politician Markus Wiechel is campaigning for Sweden to recognize Somaliland, sparking a debate with the foreign minister who supports Somaliland's democracy but not immediate independence; this highlights geopolitical considerations and growing Western engagement with Somaliland.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Grand Hôtel Stockholm: 150 Years of Adapting to Change, Prioritizing Climate Action

Grand Hôtel Stockholm, celebrating its 150th anniversary, prioritizes climate change mitigation by exceeding EU emission reduction targets for large companies, despite its historical building and high energy requirements. The hotel implements various sustainable practices, including energy-efficient...

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Climate Action
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International Police Board Chinese Ship in Baltic Cable Damage Investigation

Police from Germany, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, joined by Chinese authorities, boarded the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3, suspected in the recent severing of two subsea communication cables in the Baltic Sea, near the time the ship transited the damaged areas.

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Riksbank Cuts Rates to 2.5% Amid Weak Growth

Sweden's central bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on Thursday to support weak economic growth, despite November inflation falling to 1.6%, hinting at a potential further rate cut in the first half of 2025.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe

An OECD study of 160,000 adults in 31 countries reveals Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands lead in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania lag; higher numeracy correlates with better employment, income, health, and life satisfaction.

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Quality Education
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Scandinavia's Emerging Wine Industry: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Hundreds of commercial vineyards are flourishing across Scandinavia, transforming a niche hobby into a small but growing wine industry, driven by new cold-hardy grape varieties and a warming climate, despite high production costs and market challenges.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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China-Sweden Dispute Mars Baltic Cable Severing Investigation

China insists it fully cooperated in the investigation of the severed Baltic Sea undersea cables, damaged on Nov 17-18, but Sweden disputes this, saying China blocked access to the implicated Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3, which has now resumed its voyage.

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Sweden Halts UNRWA Funding Amidst Israeli Ban

Sweden ended direct funding to UNRWA, redirecting \$69.3 million to other organizations due to an Israeli Knesset vote banning UNRWA operations; this impacts hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children's access to education and healthcare.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Chinese Ship Yi Peng 3 Investigated in Baltic Sea Cable Breach

Following an investigation, Swedish police, acting as observers, boarded the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 in the Kattegat strait on Thursday, while Chinese authorities conducted their own investigation into the November 2023 Baltic Sea cable breaches. The ship, which left the Russian port of Ust-L...

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OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries

An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...

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Quality Education
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OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe

An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...

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Quality Education
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Sweden Aims to Eliminate HPV-Related Cancers by 2027

Sweden is launching a national project to eliminate HPV-related cancers by 2027 through widespread vaccination (90% of girls, 85% of boys), a catch-up vaccination program for women born 1994-1999, and mass screening starting in 2025; the project costs €350,000 this year.

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44% Bias Score

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