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Stockholm3
- According to some initial reports coming out of the Sweden, Stockholm police seized computers and equipment belonging to The Pirate Bay, and have detained 'at least one man connected to the site. (extremetech.com)
- Often called 'Sweden in miniature', Skansen is an unmissable Stockholm highlight. (lonelyplanet.com)
- In 1520, the Danish king Christian II conquered Sweden and in the "Stockholm Bloodbath" put leading Swedish personages to death. (factmonster.com)
Sweden's4
- He also confiscated property from the Roman Catholic Church in Sweden to pay Sweden's war debts. (factmonster.com)
- In July, when Sweden and Turkey reached an agreement on Sweden's NATO accession, it seemed obvious that Hungary would swiftly ratify it too. (foreignpolicy.com)
- One tweet from Sweden's official "@sweden" account read, "Today 18000 Swedes are homeless. (hurriyetdailynews.com)
- Clinical Studies Sweden is a collaboration between Sweden's sixth health regions, supported by the Swedish Research Council. (lu.se)
Swedes6
- Sweden has a population of 10.5 million, and a low population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), with around 87% of Swedes residing in urban areas, which cover 1.5% of the entire land area, in the central and southern half of the country. (wikipedia.org)
- Germanic peoples have inhabited Sweden since prehistoric times, emerging into history as the Geats (Swedish: Götar) and Swedes (Svear) and constituting the sea peoples known as the Norsemen. (wikipedia.org)
- As early as 1287, references are found in Middle Dutch referring to a lande van sweden ("land of [the] Swedes"), with swede as the singular form. (wikipedia.org)
- Just like how America enjoys decorating gingerbread houses around the holiday (which Sweden has its own version of in pepparkakshus), Swedes do the same with pepparkakor. (yahoo.com)
- Around 1400, an attempt was made to unite Sweden, Norway, and Denmark into one kingdom, but this led to bitter strife between the Danes and the Swedes. (factmonster.com)
- The people of Sweden are called Swedes. (everyculture.com)
Gothenburg1
- On the west coast of Sweden, Gothenburg is a perfectly sized 'big little city', with a population of around 570,000. (chalmers.se)
Lund University1
18th century1
- When Sweden became involved in the Thirty Years' War on the Protestant side, an expansion of its territories began, forming the Swedish Empire, which remained one of the great powers of Europe until the early 18th century. (wikipedia.org)
Swedish8
- And because, unlike Hungary, Sweden is a well-functioning democracy and therefore its government can't tell opposition politicians-some of whom have been lambasting Hungary lately-or Swedish public radio what to say, that means no NATO ratification. (foreignpolicy.com)
- And now, Szijjarto adds, things have taken an even more offensive turn: Hungarian parliamentarians "have read in the news that as part of your school curriculum provided by UR [the educational sibling of Swedish Public Radio], belonging to a state-run foundation, serious accusations and fake informations are being spread in the schools of Sweden, suggesting that democracy has been on a backslide in Hungary in the recent years. (foreignpolicy.com)
- Following the Danish phase of the war, the Swedish phase involved a strong Protestant king of Sweden named Gustavus Adolphus. (bartleby.com)
- The Sweden-South Asia Media Project aims to study and report on the growing digital media landscape in South Asia and link these results together with the development of the Swedish media landscape. (lu.se)
- A comparison of the historical development of poverty relief in Sweden and Japan, with a focus on Svenska fattigvårdsförbundet (The Swedish Association for Poverty Care). (lu.se)
- The Public Health Agency of Sweden is an independent public authority under the Swedish Government. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
- AI Competence for Sweden is a network of 10 Swedish universities providing life-long learning in the area of AI and Machine Learning. (lu.se)
- The Swedish government has declared that Sweden should be the leader in taking advantage of the opportunities that the use of AI can provide, with the aim of strengthening both the national welfare and the economic competitiveness. (lu.se)
Centre1
NATO3
- BRUSSELS - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that Finland, Sweden have officially applied to join the world's biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia's war in Ukraine. (nypost.com)
- I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. (nypost.com)
- Russia promises to deploy nukes in Kaliningrad if Sweden and Finland join NATO. (veteranstoday.com)
Norway5
- Sweden vs Norway: which Scandinavian country beckons for you? (lonelyplanet.com)
- Sweden emerged from the Napoleonic Wars with the acquisition of Norway from Denmark and with a new royal dynasty stemming from Marshal Jean Bernadotte of France, who became King Charles XIV (1818-1844). (factmonster.com)
- The artificial union between Sweden and Norway led to an uneasy relationship, and the union was finally dissolved in 1905. (factmonster.com)
- All Nordic nations except Norway have joined the UK in acting against the pre-workout stimulant DMAA, with Sweden and Finland joining Denmark in issuing withdrawal alerts or destroying products. (nutraingredients.com)
- The Meiji government's first treaty with a foreign power was concluded with The United Kingdoms (Sweden and Norway) in 1868. (lu.se)
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Finland and Sweden3
- That process is expected to take about two weeks, although Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed reservations about Finland and Sweden joining. (nypost.com)
- Public opinion in Finland and Sweden has shifted massively in favor of membership since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. (nypost.com)
- Finland and Sweden are NATO's closest partners. (nypost.com)
Country's2
- The campaign, initiated by "Curators of Sweden," reportedly aims to promote the "democratization of the country's brand. (hurriyetdailynews.com)
- The practice was criticized by several online blogs as users tweeting on behalf of Sweden opted to tweet about themselves, promoting their businesses using the country's account. (hurriyetdailynews.com)
Nordic4
- Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. (wikipedia.org)
- At 447,425 square kilometres (172,752 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country and the fifth-largest country in Europe. (wikipedia.org)
- Sweden maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. (wikipedia.org)
- Offering everything from deep-blue archipelagos and Northern Lights, to killer fashion, food and design, Sweden is a Nordic dream. (lonelyplanet.com)
Climate5
- With the country ranging from 55°N to 69°N, the climate of Sweden is diverse due to the length of the country. (wikipedia.org)
- The chief executive of one of Scandinavia's largest airlines has blamed the "flight shame" movement for a fall in passenger numbers in Sweden, where concern about climate change has inspired people to give up flying. (telegraph.co.uk)
- LUCSUS new PhD student, Emilia Gansland, hope to provide new insights on how climate change adaptation and power intersect, and influence the debate about local climate adaptation in Sweden. (lu.se)
- The project as a whole will look at multiple scales of adaptation and will be based in both Sweden and the UK, but my PhD research will mostly focus on local climate change adaptation in Skåne. (lu.se)
- I hope my research will help create debate about local climate adaptation in Sweden. (lu.se)
Denmark1
- In 1700, a coalition of Russia, Poland, and Denmark united against Sweden and by the Peace of Nystad (1721) forced it to relinquish Livonia, Ingria, Estonia, and parts of Finland. (factmonster.com)
Middle Dutch1
- Borrowed from Scots Swethin , Swadne (also Swaden ), from Middle Dutch Sweden , dative of Swede . (wiktionary.org)
News2
- Read the latest news and important information from Sweden in English here at The Local. (thelocal.se)
- Sweden in Focus is The Local's weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the big issues that impact life in the country. (thelocal.se)
Treaty1
- By the Treaty of Westphalia (1648), Sweden obtained western Pomerania and some neighboring territory on the Baltic. (factmonster.com)
Streets1
- More than two months later, Erdogan seems to be backpedaling on his promise, linking Turkish ratification to "the security in the streets of Sweden," a reference to the violent protests that have erupted in some heavily Muslim-populated neighborhoods since Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika's Quran burnings in June. (foreignpolicy.com)
Scandinavian Peninsula1
- Sweden, which occupies the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, is the fourth-largest country in Europe and is one-tenth larger than California. (factmonster.com)
People1
- Sweden and its people were first described by Publius Cornelius Tacitus in his Germania (98 AD). (wikipedia.org)
Europe2
- Nature in Sweden is dominated by forests and many lakes, including some of the largest in Europe. (wikipedia.org)
- Sweden is looking into the possibility of sending its Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, according to a new report, as Kyiv continues to push for advanced aircraft and training from the US and partners in Europe. (businessinsider.com)
Country4
- Sweden is a highly developed country ranked seventh in the Human Development Index, it is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, with legislative power vested in the 349-member unicameral Riksdag. (wikipedia.org)
- Sweden is an easy country to get around, with excellent roads and an extensive network of trains, buses and ferries for both local and long-distance travel. (lonelyplanet.com)
- Sweden became the first country to hand over control of its Twitter account to its citizens, with varied outcomes and responses. (hurriyetdailynews.com)
- Sweden is now home to about 50,000 immigrants from the South American country, one of the biggest Chilean communities outside the Americas. (voanews.com)
Government1
- Politics in Sweden: What would a future Social Democrat government do? (thelocal.se)
Local3
- With our guide to local etiquette, insider tips and how to make your cash go further, you've got everything you need to know before visiting Sweden. (lonelyplanet.com)
- Spread via social media, the "flygskam" (flight shame) movement has received celebrity endorsement from local stars in Sweden, including the former Olympian biathlete, Björn Ferry, who has pledged to quit flying. (telegraph.co.uk)
- A high-tech local economy and a comprehensive system of welfare benefits allow Sweden to enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. (traveldocs.com)
Travel1
- Sweden has a curious relationship with air travel. (telegraph.co.uk)
History1
Back1
- The Health Law Blog Sweden editors, Professor of Public Law Titti Mattsson ([email protected]) and LL.D. in Medical Law Yana Litins'ka ([email protected]) will review your contribution and get back to you. (lu.se)
Services2
Health2
- An innovative partnership between WHO, Sweden and Somalia's Ministry for Health was launched to address these and other persistent health problems. (who.int)
- The Public Health Agency of Sweden is an expert authority with responsibility for public health issues at a national level. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
Ukraine1
- Sweden is considering sending Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, according to a new report. (businessinsider.com)
Explore1
- Select activities of choice or explore Sweden geographically. (visitsweden.com)
Military1
Lights1
- From trains to Renaissance castles to the Northern Lights, here's our guide to the very best that sensational Sweden has to offer. (lonelyplanet.com)
Approach1
- Sweden is known for its open, progressive thinking, its commitment to equality and inclusivity, and for its innovative approach to business and technology. (chalmers.se)
Left1
- This led to the formation of the Scandinavian Kalmar Union in 1397, which Sweden left in 1523. (wikipedia.org)
Economic3
- From the early 1990s until 2008, Sweden enjoyed a sustained economic upswing fueled by strong exports and rising domestic demand. (traveldocs.com)
- Heavily dependent on exports of autos, telecommunications, construction equipment, and other investment goods, Sweden was hit hard by the contraction in external demand due to the global financial and economic crisis. (traveldocs.com)
- Sweden entered the financial crisis with a budget surplus due to prior economic growth and conservative fiscal policy. (traveldocs.com)
Research1
- Independent thinking and innovation are key reasons to study and research in Sweden. (chalmers.se)