Positive Swedish-Israeli trade figures for 2008

Swedish-Israeli trade increased significantly 2008 compared to 2007 according to recently released figures from the Swedish Trade Council.

The Swedish export to Israel increased by 39% and represents now a total value of some 3.5 billion SEK (close to 320 million Euro). In compaison the total Swedish export to the Middle East increased with 26 %. Also the import from Israel to Sweden increased to a current value of 1.1 billion SEK (more than 100 million Euro), an increase of 8% compared to the previous year.

Swedish exports are dominated by telecommunication equipment, paper and board, trucks and busses, parts for motor vehicles and steel and iron.

Imports are concentrated to food, chemical products (including pharmaceuticals) and engineering products.

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Oct 7 2009 Israeli awarded Nobel Prize in chemistry
Professor Ada Yonath, currently active at Weizmann Institute of Science, together with professor Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and professor Thomas A Steitz have been awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize of Chemistry.
Sep 3 2009 Passing of Guy von Dardel
Guy von Dardel, half-brother of Raoul Wallenberg, passed away on 28 August 2009 in Geneva. von Dardel fought tirelessly up until his death to shed light on the fate of Raoul Wallenberg. His efforts have been invaluable. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will pay homage to von Dardel at his burial on 3 September. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be represented by Ambassador Marie-Claire Swärd Capra, Permanent Mission of Sweden in Geneva.
Aug 20 2009 Young Israeli wins Diploma of Excellence at Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Ms Emily Elhacham was awarded a Diploma of Excellence for developing a potential Lifesaving Nanosensor Technology breakthrough. The winner was a Turkish student who developed an innovative method for generating energy through piezoelectric pulses from falling rain drops. In all, national winners from 30 countries will competed for the honour, which included a USD 5,000 price award and a blue crystal sculpture in the shape of a water droplet.
Aug 20 2009 Young Israeli wins Diploma of Excellence at Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Ms Emily Elhacham has been awarded a Diploma of Excellence for developing a potential Lifesaving Nanosensor Technology. The winner of the competition was a Turkish student who developed an innovative method for generating energy through piezoelectric pulses from falling rain drops.
Jul 21 2009 H&M has signed the first stores in Israel
Below the press release from H&M
Jun 16 2009 Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt held speech in Brussels
The 9th of June prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented the priorities for the Swedish presidency of the European Union that will begin 1st of July 2009.
Jun 8 2009 New EU Presidency Web Site Launched
The official website for Sweden's European Union Presidency, se2009.eu, is now up and running.
May 18 2009 Swedish Top Architect to Israel
Scandinavian Architect and Design Conference in Tel Aviv 22/5/09.
May 14 2009 IOSCO 2009, 34th Annual Conference
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May 7 2009 Concert with Million Stylez in Tel Aviv
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Apr 20 2009 Increased Swedish tourism to Israel
The ministry of tourism in Israel reports of a positive development in the number of tourists visiting Israel.
Apr 7 2009 The inauguration of Dr Jesper Svartvik
On Sunday, April 19, 2009 will the inauguration of Dr Jesper Svartvik take place at the Swedish Theological Institute, Rehov Haneviim 58, Jerusalem.
Mar 23 2009 Direct Flight Stockholm - Tel Aviv
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Feb 26 2009 Royal Engagement
The engagement of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling has been announced.
Feb 24 2009 Swedish rap artists to Israel
The Swedish rap artists, Behrang Miri and Hampus Fredrik Linder, are invited by Sabreen Association to Israel. During the stay they will conduct musical workshops to youngsters and make performances in Haifa, Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Feb 19 2009 Two Israelis nominated to the 2009 “Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award”
To honour Ms Astrid Lindgren, her work and memory as well as to promote children and youth literature around the world, the Swedish government has founded an international prize in her name, “The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award”.
Feb 18 2009 Metal-group Draconian coming to Israel
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Jan 22 2009 Swedish music artist Johan Fotmeijer to Tel Aviv
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Jan 19 2009 An evening in honour of Mr Raoul Wallenberg
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Dec 30 2008 Swedish Christmas
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Dec 9 2008 H&M to open stores in Israel
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Dec 4 2008 Swedish lessons
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Sep 16 2008 Swedish Photo Exhibition in Tel Aviv
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Jun 3 2008 Swedish teenagers visit Yad Vashem
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Jun 2 2008 Swedish sponsored "Clean Art" presented at Clean Tech 2008
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May 15 2008 FURO Dance Installation in Tel Aviv
The FURO Dance Installation, which is co-produced by the Batsheva Dance Company and the Jewish Theatre in Stockholm, will be put up at the Furo Pavillion at the Tel Aviv port on may 16, 2008 and will be open for the public two months ahead.
Mar 27 2008 Minister for Trade, Ewa Björling visiting Israel
The Swedish Minister for Trade, Mrs Ewa Björling, visited Israel between 13-14 March with a delegation of businessmen in order to further promote trade between Sweden and Israel.
Mar 7 2008 Foreign Minister Carl Bildt condemns the shootings in Jerusalem
"The fatal shootings in Jerusalem are an unacceptable terrorist attack and I condemn them in as strong terms as they have been condemned by the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and others. Terrorist attacks targeted at innocent civilians can never be accepted. There is a risk that this attack will lead to a further escalation of violence, says Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt.
Mar 7 2008 New Israeli investment fund with emphasis on Swedish companies
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Mar 6 2008 Cullberg Ballet Dancers in Israel
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Feb 20 2008 Swedish Davis Cup victory
Sweden rallied to beat Israel 3-2 after being 1-2 down on the second day of the games, which took place 8-10 February at the Canada Stadium outside Tel Aviv.
Feb 7 2008 Additional opening hours of the Embassy
To enable the Embassy to provide better service for the public, the opening hours will be increased from 5 March 2008.
Feb 5 2008 Visit by the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) Mr. Göran Lennmarker
Mr. Göran Lennmarker, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Swedish Riksdag and President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, visited Israel on 3-5 February 2008.
Jan 24 2008 Foreign Minister Carl Bildt at the Eighth Annual Herzliya Conference
On 20-22 January Foreign Minister Bildt attended the annual conference on Israel’s security balance in Herzliya, Israel. This was his fifth visit to Israel since being appointed in the autumn of 2006.
Jan 17 2008 New website for information on studying in Stockholm
New website for information on studying in Stockholm
Jan 14 2008 Ingmar Bergman play at the Habima Theatre
The famous Bergman play "Scenes from a marriage", about a marriage in crisis, is being performed at the Habima Theatre during January 2008. The cast consist of Lilian Barreto and Rami Heuberger.

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