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Sweden's NATO membership in doubt as Turkey, Muslim nations protest Quran burning
Fp Staff • 2 years agoWith Sweden seeking Turkey’s approval for NATO membership, Turkey has cancelled a planned visit by Sweden’s defence minister in response to anti-Turkish protests
Top US general, in Stockholm, signals support for Sweden and Finland as they pursue NATO membership
• 3 years agoWhile NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said repeatedly the two nations would be welcomed 'with open arms,' their membership bids are being blocked by Turkey
Nobel Prize ceremonies to be toned down for the second year due to COVID-19, says foundation
• 3 years agoThe winners of this year’s prizes in chemistry, literature, physics, medicine and economics, as well as the Nobel Peace Prize, are set to be announced between 4 October and 11 October
Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to Avicii on DJ's 32nd birth anniversary
• 3 years agoSet to the tune of 'Wake Me Up,' the majority of the 1.22 minute-long Google Doodle video focuses on the aspects of his life Avicii loved, with a few symbolic moments to allude to some of the more emotionally challenging experiences.
Woman in Stockholm arrested for keeping son captive in apartment 'for decades', says police
• 4 years agoA relative said the mother had convinced the son that everybody was out to get them and that she was the only one who could protect them
American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2020 for 'unmistakable poetic voice'
Fp Staff • 4 years agoGlück made her literary debut with the work Firstborn in 1968 and has published 12 volumes of poetry including collections like The Triumph of Achilles (1985) and Ararat (1990).
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s statue to stay in Malmo, confirm city authorities with final call on location yet to be taken
• 5 years agoThe much-vandalized statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic is staying in Malmo. Where, exactly, remains to be seen.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Sweden eases off on lockdown in the hope that citizens gain 'herd immunity' through exposure
• 5 years agoAfter all, herd immunity is our goal — either from vaccination or from enough people building natural immunity.
Coronavirus pandemic: Air India to suspend flights to Europe, UK from 19 to 31 March in the wake of visa, travel restrictions
• 5 years agoIn the wake of travel and visa restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak, Air India on Tuesday announced temporary suspension of its entire services to Europe and the UK from 19 March till 31 March
Vandals chop nose off of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's statue in Stockholm after star's investment in Swedish club Hammarby
• 5 years agoIbrahimovic angered fans of his boyhood club, Malmo, last month when he bought a stake in one of its title rivals, Hammarby