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  • +/-Nov 23 2009Sweden strengthens EU’s role in global health issuesBy:
    What does climate change or the spread of multiresistant bacteria mean for people's health in different parts of the world? How can the EU become a key actor in global health? These are two of the questions on the agenda for the scientific and political seminar to be held on 4 December in Stockholm.
  • +/-Nov 23 2009Press conference with the Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine 2009By:
    Press Conference with this year’s Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine, Professor Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Professor Carol W. Greider and Professor Jack W. Szostak takes place in Stockholm Sunday December 6, 2009 at 14.30 hrs in the lecture hall (Wallenbergsalen) at Nobel Forum, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 1.
  • +/-Nov 5 2009Swedish Government says 'yes' to Nord Stream's gas pipelineBy:
    The Government is to grant a permit to Nord Stream AG to lay two pipelines for transporting natural gas in international waters within the Swedish exclusive economic zone in the Baltic Sea.
  • +/-Oct 19 2009First Annual Web Film FestivalBy:
    Sweden.se and Uppsala International Short Film Festival proudly present a selection of streamed short films.
  • +/-Sep 25 2009Interview with the Ambassador of Sweden, Mr. Dag Hartelius, for the VIP MagazineBy:
    - The Baltic Sea Strategy is for a regional group of EU member countries to work closer together to solve specific common problems and to increase competitiveness as well as our shared attractiveness for investments. It is about expanding internal markets for our enterprises, deepening research and development cooperation, but also increasing the security and improving the environment for that body of water, says the Ambassador of Sweden in an interview with Stanisław Błaszczyk.
  • +/-Sep 18 2009Reinfeldt to G20: 'Cap bank bonuses'By:
    Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt succeeded during a summit in Brussels on Thursday in convincing European leaders to agree to push for limits on bonuses for bankers and for faster movement on climate negotiations.
  • +/-Sep 4 2009Commemorating 70 years since the outbreak of WWIIBy:
    Presidency Statement on the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II
  • +/-Sep 2 2009Swedish ministers outline Council Presidency prioritiesBy:
    Swedish government ministers outlined their Council Presidency priorities to the committees on constitutional affairs, climate change, international trade and gender equality on Tuesday. Further presentations will be made to other committees this week.
  • +/-Aug 21 2009Finnish HELCOM this year's winner of the Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award By:
    The Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM), based in Helsinki, has been named the winner of the Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award 2009.
  • +/-Aug 20 2009Swedes seek common approach to flu pandemic  By:
    Published: Thursday 20 August 2009.  Sweden is seeking pan-European agreement on a common strategy for containing the spread of Influenza A (H1N1), as the EU gears up for a predicted surge in cases this autumn.
  • +/-Aug 14 2009EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea RegionBy:
    The European Commission adopted a Communication on the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region on 10 June 2009.
  • +/-Aug 11 2009Princess Madeleine announces engagementBy:
    Today, Tuesday 11 August 2009, the engagement between Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine and Mr. Jonas Bergström was announced.
  • +/-Aug 5 2009One embassy and four consulates-general to closeBy:
    The Swedish Government has decided to close the Embassy of Sweden in Colombo and the Consulates-General in Kaliningrad, Canton, Los Angeles and New York.
  • +/-Aug 4 2009The online newspaper The LocalBy:
    The Local is an English-language online newspaper published in Sweden.
  • +/-Jul 3 2009The Swedish Presidency intends to start working on a long-term economic recovery of the EUBy:
    During the autumn Europe will face increasing unemployment and social exclusion. At the same time, the threat from our changing climate is growing. I believe we need to address the climate change challenge together, in Europe and globally. Therefore, the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen in December, where Sweden will represent the EU, is of great importance, declares the Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt in an exclusive interview for the Council of Europe website.
  • +/-Jun 26 2009The Warsaw Voice: Interview with the Ambassador of SwedenBy:
    An interview with the Ambassador of Sweden, Mr Dag Hartelius, concerning Sweden's priorities during its six months at the helm of the EU, was published in No 25 of the review The Warsaw Voice.
  • +/-Jun 23 2009The Work Programme for the Swedish Presidency of the EUBy:
    In just over a week, Sweden takes over the Presidency of the EU. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt today presented the work programme for Sweden's six months in the EU driving seat.
  • +/-Feb 24 2009Operation: Saving the Baltic SeaBy:
    The Baltic Sea is one of the most studied seas in the world. The environmental problems are well known. The main threats derive from eutrophication, hazardous substances, over-fishing and maritime transport.
  • +/-Oct 20 2008Sweden Launches The Sweden News PortalBy:
    The Sweden News Portal features video and multimedia content available for viewing and sharing.