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3 days ago · Stockholm is Sweden’s leading industrial area. Its major industries include metal and machine manufacturing, paper and printing, foodstuffs, and chemicals. It is also the country’s chief wholesale and retail centre and serves as the headquarters of many banks and insurance companies.
2 days ago · At the same time, the rise of radical Islam in Sweden (which is the country with the second-highest Muslim share of the total population in Europe after France) is another challenge for Christians. Young Catholic leader Skalenius said that more and more young Muslims, in their search for landmarks and identity, are becoming increasingly angry against the Swedish culture, and in turn against Christianity as a whole.
1 day ago · Mexico. The first Braceros arrive in Los Angeles, 1942. Mexico entered World War II in response to German attacks on Mexican ships. The Potrero del Llano, originally an Italian tanker, had been seized in port by the Mexican government in April 1941 and renamed in honor of a region in Veracruz.
4 days ago · The Ministry of Defence is responsible for issues concerning Sweden’s military defence, coordination of civil defence and crisis preparedness, and protection against accidents. Its strategic planning includes international operations and security-building activities, which the agencies are instructed to implement and follow up.
3 days ago · In Sweden, public holidays are categorised as Christian or non-Christian observances. It is common practice for businesses in Sweden to close at noon the day before a public holiday. If a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, most employees are permitted time off for what is termed a “squeeze day.”. This allows employees to take the extra ...
May 22, 2024 · Published 28 May 2024 · Statement from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation visited Sweden. On 23–24 May, Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater visited Stockholm at the invitation of State Secretary Diana Janse.
4 days ago · Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonsson reiterated that the country has ruled out for now sending any Swedish-built JAS 39 Gripen jets to Ukraine, saying the focus on the Ukrainian side is on implementing a F-16 fighter jet program. Several countries have said they want to donate F-16s. On Tuesday, Belgium pledged 30 F-16 jets to Ukraine.
