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The Swedish government is sending an expanded version of its crisis preparedness booklet to all 5 million households. CLAUDIO BRESCIANI/AFP The Swedish government is sending an expanded “In case of crisis or war” brochure to all five million households this week amid ongoing escalation in the Ukraine-Russia war. The 32-page brochure outlines what its citizens […]
Swedish police investigating the believed sabotage of two fibre-optic undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have said a Chinese ship off the coast of Denmark was “of interest” as Danish officials said its navy was shadowing a Chinese-registered cargo ship. The ship identified by Denmark – the Yi Peng 3 – passed both the cables […]
Sweden has taken a significant step in preparing its citizens for potential war, distributing 5 million pamphlets nationwide. The move comes as neighboring Finland launches a preparedness website, highlighting the gravity of the security situation in the region. Advertisement The pamphlet, titled “If Crisis or War Comes,” outlines essential information on emergency preparedness, including natural […]
Mapped: The World’s Top 20 Tallest Countries This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic ranks the 20 tallest countries in the world, by average height. Data comes from NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, […]
Brazil and Sweden have taken a significant step towards a mutually beneficial defense deal. On Saturday, the two nations signed a letter of intent, paving the way for a unique exchange. This agreement outlines Brazil’s plan to purchase additional Saab Gripen fighter jets, while Sweden will acquire Embraer’s KC-390 tactical transport aircraft. The discussions leading […]
Imagine sitting in a cold, quiet forest at night. You’re cold, damp and miserable, and you’re not alone – everyone around you feels the same. Then, out of nowhere, a flash of light in the distance, followed by the unmistakable howl of a Ford twin-cam engine echoing through the trees. The headlights, six of them […]
2024 Intro Earlier this week, Mario shared the story of Rywire’s completed EV-powered Honda Civic project, which is currently making its public debut at SEMA 2024 in Las Vegas, at the CSF booth. In that post, Mario talked about the sheer number of Civics featured on Speedhunters since 2008 – over 200 in total – and highlighted the incredible […]
These annual rankings were last updated on November 7, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking. Nowadays, Swedish architectural design often goes hand in hand with IKEA. Still, the design of modular furniture, which has undeniably revolutionised the way people […]
A Swedish court has sentenced a far-right activist to four months in jail for inciting hatred against Muslims at two protests in 2022. Rasmus Paludan sparked protests around the world when he staged demonstrations against Islam in Malmo that saw him burn a copy of the Quran. The court said he made offensive remarks directed at Muslims, […]
Full-scale war in the Middle East involving Israel and Iran is now likely, most western Europeans responding in a poll believe, with many criticising Israel’s conduct thus far and saying that if such a war did occur, the US and Europe should not provide it with military aid. A YouGov Eurotrack survey in France, Germany, […]