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Sweden nominates Jesper Brodin as candidate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin to the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Mr Brodin is a globally recognised and respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience of...

Himax to Showcase WiseEye Palm Vein Authentication Featuring On-Device AI and GDPR-Compliant Privacy at Sectech Sweden 2025

TAINAN, Taiwan, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HIMX), a leading provider of fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductor solutions, has announced it will showcase its WiseEye™...

Sodexo paves the way for healthier, more sustainable food with taste at the EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2025

Paris, October 13, 2025 The latest edition of the EAT-Lancet report – a global reference in sustainable food systems – was unveiled on October 3, during the EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2025. As the exclusive foodservice partner of the event, Sodexo...

Somalia refutes claims of having “secret deal” with Sweden

(MENAFN) Somalia strongly rejected allegations on Wednesday that it had struck a “secret deal” with Sweden involving conditional development aid linked to the deportation of Somali nationals. The prime minister’s office stated that “Somalia has no...

The Government proposes more possible coastal sites for new nuclear power in Sweden

SWEDEN, October 10 - Published 10 October 2025 Expanding nuclear power will play a crucial role in enabling Sweden to reduce its domestic climate emissions and achieve the goal of net zero emissions. The Government proposes amendments to the...

Swedish Armed Forces Adventure Team wins the Subaru Canada Adventure Racing World Championship

The Subaru Canada Adventure Racing World Championship concluded in Penticton after 10 days of non-stop racing across the mountains of British Columbia. PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Subaru Canada...

King of Jordan, Sweden PM talk about collaboration, local stability

(MENAFN) His Majesty King Abdullah met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Tuesday to discuss the long-standing relations between Jordan and Sweden. The leaders held bilateral talks followed by expanded meetings focusing on enhancing...

Somalia Refutes Claims of Covert Deportation Deal with Sweden

(MENAFN) Somalia on Wednesday strongly denied claims of a covert agreement with Sweden that allegedly tied development aid to the forced return of Somali nationals, calling the reports “false, misleading, and unfounded.” In a statement shared on...

Digital Mental Health Market Size to Drive USD 153.03 Bn by 2034

Ottawa, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global digital mental health market size was valued at USD 27.84 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 153.03 billion by 2034, rising at a 18.58% CAGR, a study published by Towards...

Amarin and HLS Therapeutics Collaborate on Presenting REDUCE-IT® and EPA Mechanistic Data at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress

DUBLIN, Ireland and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ: AMRN), a company committed to advancing the science of cardiovascular care, in collaboration with its Canadian partner HLS Therapeutics, a...

Bill Gates criticizes Sweden for ramping up army spending

(MENAFN) US billionaire Bill Gates has criticized Sweden for ramping up military spending while cutting funds for international aid programs. In an interview with a Sweden newspaper on Wednesday, Gates expressed disappointment that the country’s...

Bill Gates criticizes Sweden’s overspending on military

(MENAFN) US billionaire Bill Gates has voiced criticism over Sweden’s decision to significantly increase military spending while cutting back on its contributions to global aid initiatives. In an interview with a news agency published Wednesday,...

Sweden adjusts development assistance to Syria to support reconstruction and returns

SWEDEN, October 3 - Published 03 October 2025 The Government has decided to make changes to Sweden’s development assistance to Syria in order to adapt it to developments in the country since the fall of the Assad regime. The change means that it...

What if? “Strategic Competition” vs. “Selective Cooperation”

Back to Publications April 2025 Central Arctic Ocean Roundtable event at Tongji University. Photo: Min Pan A prominent Western narrative portrays China as eagerly pursuing economic and strategic goals in the Arctic. U.S. Defense Department...

Goliath Resources Presenting At Conferences Located In Stockholm, San Diego and Nassau During the Month Of October 2025

TORONTO, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: GOTRF) (FSE: B4IF) (the “Company” or “Goliath”) is pleased to announce that Roger Rosmus, Founder & CEO will be presenting at several conferences during the...

Bill Gates Critiques Sweden’s Increased Military Spending

(MENAFN) US billionaire Bill Gates has voiced his disapproval of Sweden’s decision to allocate increasing amounts of funding to its military, while simultaneously reducing its financial support for international aid initiatives. In an interview...

Alkane Resources Limited: Director Resignation

PERTH, Australia, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alkane Resources Limited (‘Alkane’) (ASX:ALK, TSX:ALK, OTC:ALKEF) advises that Non-Executive Director, Mr Dominic Duffy, has resigned from the Board of Alkane to pursue other opportunities....

Sweden Shifts Stances on Nuclear Weapons

(MENAFN) Swedish lawmakers are in the midst of a heated debate over the possibility of developing a domestic nuclear weapons program, even as experts caution that the country lacks the necessary capacity, The Times reports. Historically, Sweden...

Sweden Says Russia May Target Its Airspace

(MENAFN) Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warned on Monday that Russia may soon target Swedish airspace, following its alleged violations of airspace in NATO-member countries along the alliance's eastern border. “Russia could carry out the...

Sweden bolsters humanitarian assistance with SEK 775 million

SWEDEN, September 29 - Published 29 September 2025 The humanitarian situation in the world is serious. War, conflict and famine are affecting millions of people, at the same time as funding for life-saving efforts is decreasing. Together with the...