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Sweden looks to protect nuclear investors from political U-turns
The Swedish government has appointed a special investigator to propose how compensation from the state should be paid if nuclear power is phased out due to future political decisions. It says the possibility for compensation should provide...

Swedish Government pauses debt office’s ‘green’ guarantees for 2026
Sweden is pulling its guarantees for “green” credits in 2026, only limiting itself to already signed agreements. The moves comes amid a wider shrink in green energy projects across Europe as market conditions in the sector deteriorate and...

Credit transactions in gambling to end in Sweden by April 2026
Sweden’s gambling sector is preparing for new restrictions from April 2026, when operators will be prohibited from processing any gambling-related credit transactions, closing loopholes that previously allowed players to use borrowed money to...
Swedish candy is still viral for a reason — here's why it's so much better
Move over, gummy bears—Swedish candy has entered the chat. In case you missed the memo, Swedish candy has been having a moment as of late. No, not the Swedish Fish you like to grab at the grocery store (though rest assured, those are Swedish,...

South Africa-Sweden forum extended with pan-African goals
SOUTH AFRICA-SWEDEN A three-year extension of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) was launched on 22 September, marking the start of a new phase that aims to deepen academic partnerships, expand intra-African collaboration and...
Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Point-to-Point Free Space Optics Gains Market Dominance – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Distribution by Type of Platform, Component, Transmission Range, FSO, Communication, Areas of Application, End-Users, Company Size, and...
Putin launches devastating attack on Ukraine’s energy network as Denmark warns of repeated provocations at sea
Russia launched its largest attack of the war against critical natural gas facilities run by Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz group overnight, officials said on Friday. Serhii Koretskyi, chief executive of Naftogaz, said Russia had fired 35 missiles...

Putin launches devastating attack on Ukraine energy network as Denmark warns of repeated provocations at sea
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Trade-offs: Working with China on the energy transition
A workshop in Stockholm, Sweden has explored the trade-offs of working with China on just transitions towards clean energy. “Global China and Just Transitions” was the fourth and final workshop in a series on China’s involvement across Latin...

Humble Group CEO Simon Petrén exits Swedish FMCG business
Humble Group has revealed CEO Simon Petrén will be leaving the Swedish FMCG business just weeks after announcing potential asset disposals. Reasons for Petrén’s departure were not disclosed in a statement yesterday (2 October) other than board...

Sweden urges EU to simplify drone procurement standards
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called on the European Union to simplify procurement standards for drones while maintaining that responsibility for strengthening anti-drone capabilities...

B.C. industry hopes to create a model for modular housing across Canada
Open this photo in gallery:A rendering of a standardized multiplex design from Modular BC, an industry group working to create standardized, permit-ready and scalable four- and six-plex modular designs.Modular BC A speedy method of construction...

World’s first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers to feature Swedish fuel cells
PowerCell, a Swedish supplier of fuel cells for the marine market, has secured a contract worth just over SEK40m ($4.25m) to supply the fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers. The order includes 14 of PowerCell’s Marine System...

Swedish firm using AI to speed up cancer diagnoses moves into Oxfordshire lab
Inify Laboratories has moved into Milton Park’s Nebula development, where a custom-built, AI-enabled laboratory will help it to meet the UK’s rising demand for cancer diagnostics. Kate Bucknall, managing director of Inify UK, said: "Our new base...

Analysts flag ageing brands as a hurdle to Coty’s consumer beauty unit sale
By Reuters Published October 3, 2025 Analysts weigh in on Coty’s consumer beauty review, warning that ageing brands and falling sales could limit valuation and complicate the sale. Coty’s ageing mass-market brands seen as obstacle in Consumer...

New Fund From KI, KTH And Stockholm University To Support Research-driven Companies
Karolinska Institutet, KTH and Stockholm University are launching a new investment fund through their respective holding companies for early-stage deep tech ventures. The fund, Trio Impact Invest, is co-financed by the Swedish Agency for Economic...

IKEA's smart home energy appliances have arrived in the UK – full lineup revealed
QUICK SUMMARY IKEA has launched its Energy Services in the UK, partnering with Aira Heat Pumps and Soly Solar Panels to offer households smart, affordable renewable energy solutions. Aira provides heat pumps with up to 15 years of warranty,...
India-Sweden Innovation Day’s 12th Edition Celebrates Its 2025 Vision of Driving Real-World Impact and Progress Ahead of COP 30
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 3: India-Sweden Innovation Day 2025 set new benchmarks in advancing collaboration across Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Green Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Mobility, Smart Cities and Industry 4.0. The...

Business News | India-Sweden Innovation Day's 12th Edition Celebrates Its 2025 Vision of Driving Real-World Impact and Progress Ahead of COP 30
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 3: India-Sweden Innovation Day 2025 set new benchmarks in advancing collaboration across Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Green Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Mobility, Smart Cities and Industry 4.0. The...

Volvo C70: Sweden's forgotten 4 Series now a £1000 bargain
There was a time when Volvo’s aversion to curves was so acute that you’d see one only in the wheel in your hands, under the arches or perhaps under the bonnet, where the arc of a cable had escaped the company’s obsession with the straight and...