Sweden
Archaeology
‘Lost’ Gold Ring Among 30,000 Artifacts Unearthed in Sweden
More than thirty thousand objects, including a gold ring and a crystal amulet, were unearthed during a two-year project in the medieval city of Kalmar, Sweden.
A part of the Swedish government's National Historical Museums agency, known as Arkaelogerna (Archaeologists),...
Diplomacy
Sweden Officially Becomes a Member of NATO
Sweden, a historically neutral country, has officially become the thirty-second member of NATO and the second country to join the Western military alliance since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Stockholm's ratification process was finally completed in Washington today, on...
Greek News
Greece Reveals Eurovision 2024 Song ‘Zari’ by Marina Satti
Greece has announced the song that will represent the country at the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The song is called 'Zari' and is performed by Marina Satti.
It was revealed during a special evening show hosted by...
Greek News
Sweden Set to Join NATO After Hungary Approves Bid
Sweden is poised to join NATO on Monday after Hungary, the last remaining stumbling block, voted to approve its bid.
Sweden's prime minister called it a "historic day", while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia's...
Greek news
NATO Launches Its Largest Defense Drills Since Cold War
More than 90,000 troops from the US, all thirty-one NATO nations, and Sweden are set to take part in the military organization's largest defense drills since the Cold War.
The US Navy dock landing ship Gunston Hall left port on...
World
Turkey’s Parliament Finally Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid
The Parliament in Turkey passed a bill on the approval of the ratification of the protocol on Sweden's accession to NATO on Tuesday.
After a parliamentary session that lasted about four hours, the bill was approved by 287 out of...
Greek News
How Turkey and Sweden Complicate Sale of US F-35s to Greece
The proposed sale by the US of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets to Greece is being delayed due to the complex geopolitics of Washington's relations with Turkey.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said in an interview with Skai TV on Saturday...
Greek News
North Korea Is the Culprit of the Largest Car Theft in History
North Korea is the culprit of the largest car theft in history when it ordered 1,000 Volvo vehicles from Sweden in the 1970's and never paid.
At the time and as a response to its emerging economy, the hermit nation...
Culture
Marina Satti to Represent Greece at Eurovision 2024 in Sweden
Marina Satti will represent Greece at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Malmo, Sweden, public broadcaster ERT reported. The artist, known for her fusion of traditional Greek and Anatolian melodies with contemporary sounds, awaits the selection...
Europe
Turkey’s President Submits Bill to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, removed one of the final hurdles blocking Sweden from joining NATO by submitting a bill approving membership to parliament for ratification.
The move on Monday was in line with a commitment Erdogan made to NATO...