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+/-Nov 20 2009A summit with focus on climate changeBy:
The twenty-fourth EU-Russia Summit took place in Stockholm on 18 November 2009 under the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council. The EU and Russia discussed the development of their strategic partnership, focussing on climate change, the economic and financial crisis, energy and EU-Russia relations. Talks were held in an open and constructive atmosphere.
+/-Nov 17 2009President Medvedyev to attend EU-Russia Summit in StockholmBy:
On 18 November, the EU-Russia Summit will be held in Stockholm. Russia will be represented by President Medvedyev, accompanied by several members of the Government. Swedish Prime Minister Reinfeldt will lead the EU delegation, which will also include the President of the European Commission Barroso and the High Representative Solana.
+/-Nov 13 2009Swedish Minister for Environment, Mr Andreas Carlgren, led EU-Russia meeting on environment in Moscow, 10 NovemberBy:
On 10 November, a EU-Russia environment ministerial meeting was held in Moscow, Russia.
+/-Nov 9 2009Visas in DecemberBy:
In December the Migration Office at the Embassy in Moscow receive a lot of applications for Visas. Therefore the processing time might be long.
+/-Nov 6 2009Alumni reunion at the Embassy with lecture by Fredrik HärénBy:
On Friday the 23rd of October, former students of the Swedish Institute Management Program were invited to an afternoon with a lecture held by the well-known Swedish author and lecturer Fredrik Härén.
+/-Oct 26 2009Swedes at the Moscow Non/fiction bookfairBy:
Sweden participates in the Non/fiction book fair again 2-6 December.
+/-Oct 22 2009Jose Gonzalez in MoscowBy:
Jose Gonzalez plays at Ikra Club on the 4th of December.
+/-Oct 21 2009Swedish jazz musicians at the Moscow Jazz OpenBy:
Performances on Friday 20 november and Sunday 22 november.
+/-Oct 20 2009Sweden Day at the "Moscow" bookstoreBy:
At the "Moscow" bookstore (ul. Tverskaya 8) there will be a number of Sweden-related activities on November 19 at 18:00.
+/-Oct 8 2009The Nobel Prize in Literature 2009By:
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2009 is awarded to the German author Herta Müller...
+/-Oct 8 2009The Nobel Prizes-2009 in Physics and ChemistryBy:
On the 6th and the 7th of October this year´s Nobel prizes in Physics and Chemistry were announced.
+/-Oct 6 2009The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2009By:
This year´s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded to Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak.
+/-Aug 19 2009His Majesty the King of Sweden expresses his condolences on the tragic events in RussiaBy:
+/-Aug 14 2009Declaration by the Presidency By:
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on Russian Prime Minister Putin's visit to the Georgian region of Abkhazia
+/-Aug 13 2009Declaration by the Presidency By:
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the murders of Chechen human rights defender Zarema Sadulayeva and her husband Alik Dzhabrailov
+/-Aug 10 2009A wet challengeBy:
European River Basin District Authorities are soon to meet in Stockholm to exchange experiences on water management, which includes ground water preservation and improving water quality. The meeting will also address the issue of climate change and water.
+/-Aug 3 2009Presidency Statement on the Joint Statement of Intent regarding support to gas sector reform in Ukraine and the purchase of gas from RussiaBy:
+/-Jul 31 2009Göteborg Conference important launch pad ahead of autumn By:
The conference in Göteborg on 29-30 July concluded with a panel discussion on the theme: ‘Promoting a creative generation – does the EU have a role to play?’ and a speech by Henrik Selin, Counsellor for Cultural Affairs at the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU in Brussels.
+/-Jul 27 2009Climate negotiations must be speeded upBy:
Over the final 24 hours of the ministerial meeting in Åre, the environment ministers focused on issues in preparation for the climate change negotiations in the autumn. It is now less than five months until the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, where a new agreement will be reached. The EU plays a leading role in the international negotiations and is keen to reach an ambitious climate change agreement in December.
+/-Jul 23 2009Three questions for…By:
... Maud Olofsson, Minister for Enterprise and Energy, before the Informal Meeting of Energy Ministers in Åre on 23 and 24 July.
+/-Jul 21 2009Ministerial meetings highlight Europe’s potential for an eco-efficient economyBy:
As EU energy and environment ministers gather for a joint informal meeting in Åre on 23-25 July, the Swedish Presidency is highlighting the potential of an eco-effective economy. Among those specially invited to speak on European opportunities in the transition to an eco-efficient economy is the British economist Lord Nicholas Stern.
+/-Jul 16 2009Presidency Statement on the murder of Natalia Estemirova By:
The Presidency of the European Union condemns the murder of Natalia Estemirova - prominent Human Rights Defender of the Russian NGO Memorial - who was found murdered in Ingushetia on 15 July 2009.
+/-Jul 15 2009Ministerial meeting this week in StockholmBy:
The informal meeting between the EU's ministers for justice and home affairs (JHA) is being held in Stockholm on 15—17 July. The most important issue at the meeting will be the "Stockholm Programme” – a new programme detailing what the JHA cooperation will look like in the next few years. Negotiations on the programme will take place this autumn.
+/-Jul 14 2009Prime Minister addresses new European Parliament By:
A month ago, a new European Parliament was elected. On Wednesday, 15 July, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt travels to Strasbourg to present the Swedish EU Presidency’s priorities to the newly elected Parliament.
+/-Jul 10 2009Climate breakthrough at G8 summitBy:
“It is a great achievement that the two-degree target was taken up at the meeting with the Major Economies Forum”, said a delighted Fredrik Reinfeldt after the evening’s meeting with the MEF countries.
+/-Jul 8 2009Anders Borg satisfied with the meetingBy:
At Tuesday's Council meeting – Sweden’s first as President of Ecofin – progress was made and good discussions were held on several key issues related to countering the current economic crisis – procyclicality, a common exit strategy to restore sustainability in public finances, and G 20 coordination.
+/-Jul 8 2009Climate change hot topic at G8 SummitBy:
As the leaders of the G8 countries today congregate in the Italian city of L'Anquila the Swedish Prime Minister, Fredrik Reinfeldt, and the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, will attend in order to throw some light on questions concerning climate change.
+/-Jul 6 2009Reinfeldt discussed economy and climate with SarkozyBy:
France supports the Swedish Presidency’s ambitions on the climate and regulation of the financial markets. This emerged from the meeting on Friday between Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
+/-Jul 1 2009The Swedish Presidency of the EU is launchedBy:
Today, the Swedish Presidency of the EU is launched. Now Sweden is in the driving seat of the world's largest integrated economy with nearly half a billion citizens.
+/-Jun 29 2009Commission's visit opens the PresidencyBy:
On 1 July, Sweden takes over the Presidency of the EU. To mark the start of the Swedish Presidency, the Swedish Government will be receiving the EU Commission. In the evening, there will be an opening ceremony at Skansen.
+/-Jun 25 2009The Swedish Trade Council launches the website www.foodfromweden.se By:
The Swedish kitchen continues its crusade on the international food market. 2008 was a record year in terms of Swedish food export amounting to 47,3 billion SEK.
+/-Jun 10 2009Sweden takes on the challenge By:
Fredrik Reinfeldt on Sweden's priorities for the EU Presidency
+/-Jun 10 2009Swedish participation at the Open Book Festival in MoscowBy:
Several Swedish participants will take part in the Open Book Festival in Moscow. The Festival is an international forum for readers, writers, artists, educationists and many others. It will this year be held for the fourth time at the Central House of Artists in Moscow 11-14 June.
+/-May 28 2009The Swedish presidency in the EU starts on the 1st of July 2009 By:
On the 1st of July 2009 Sweden will take over the presidency in the European Union. This implies that Sweden, for a period of six months, will lead the work in the EU and answer for the progress of important EU questions. For the moment the last preparations are being made in the Swedish government, in different ministries and at Swedish embassies all around the world.
+/-May 25 2009Press invitation May 25 2009By:
PRESS INVITATION TO Tällberg Conversation in Moscow, Russia “Leadership through the converging crises” Tuesday, May 26, 2009
+/-May 18 2009Closing the Gaps: Disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change i developing countries By:
The Commission on Climate Change and Development presents its declaration on the climate change to the General Secretary of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon.
+/-May 11 2009Eurovision fever in MoscowBy:
In Moscow everyone is waiting – in a couple of days it is once again time for the annual Eurovision Song Contest. Painstaking preparations have been made.
+/-May 5 2009The Embassy and Swedish Trade Council promote Swedish trade in Rostov na DonuBy:
21-23 April the Swedish Embassy and the Swedish Trade Council took part in a common trip to Rostov na Donu with the goal of promoting Swedish interests and trade.
+/-Apr 28 2009Extended opening hours at the Migration OfficeBy:
In order to improve the service for those applying for visas or residence permits in Sweden the Migration Office will start receive applications and hand out decisions on Wednesdays (starting from April 29 2009).
+/-Apr 23 2009Maud Olofsson to MoscowBy:
Ms Maud Olofsson, Minister for Enterprise and Energy and Deputy Prime Minister will visit Moscow 30 April to participate in the EU-Russia Permanent Partnership Council on Energy.
+/-Mar 30 2009Sweden Day in Moscow on April 2By:
On April 2 the Sweden Day will be organized in Moscow by the Swedish student project Recruit Russia.
+/-Mar 24 2009Recommended reading on the financial crisisBy:
The head of Sweden's National Debt Office, Bo Lungren, last week at one American Congressional Committee delivered a speech on the Swedish financial crisis in the beginning of the 1990s.
+/-Mar 23 2009Swedish blues singer Nina Kinert to MoscowBy:
+/-Mar 19 2009Stefan Ingves, Governor of the Riksbank, to Moscow 25-27 MarchBy:
+/-Mar 13 2009The Ambassador on the relations between Sweden and RussiaBy:
+/-Mar 5 2009Viktor Zubkov to StockholmBy:
+/-Feb 6 2009Swedish enviromental ambassador arrives in Moscow By:
+/-Feb 6 2009EU Troika meets in MoscowBy:
+/-Feb 2 2009Higher fees for visa applications and work permits By:
+/-Jan 19 2009The Leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Mona Sahlin, visits Russia and GeorgiaBy:
Mona Sahlin visits Moscow 22-23 January and Tbilisi 24-25 January.
+/-Jan 19 2009Opening of production at Volvo's factory in Kaluga By:
+/-Jan 19 2009New rules for labour immigration By:
On 15 December the new Swedish rules for labour immigration was implemented due to a decision by the Swedish Parliament.
+/-Jan 15 2009The Swedish Ambassador delivered his letter of credence By:
+/-Jan 12 2009Sweden 2008 — green boom and Volvo gloomBy:
Wasps were few and far between in Sweden in 2008. It’s important to savor the positive events. It was a rather gloomy 12 months for us Swedes — in the economy, in sports and in terms of the weather. But we were cheered by new discoveries about the Vikings and the high ranking of equal Swedish men.
+/-Dec 11 2008Steering Committee Meeting in StockholmBy:
+/-Nov 25 2008Introduction of Lars Norén's dramaturgy in Moscow 27 November – 7 DecemberBy:
In the end of November and beginning of December efforts are directed to introduce Lars Noréns dramaturgy in Moscow at the theatre “Shkola Dramaticheskovo Iskusstva” (ulitsa. Sretenka 19/27).
+/-Nov 21 2008The Swedish Riksdag passes the Treaty of Lisbon By:
Late on Thursday night the Swedish Riksdag passed the Treaty of Lisbon.
+/-Nov 17 2008Sweden's minister of justice Beatrice Ask to MoscowBy:
18-20 November Sweden's minister of justice Beatrice Ask visited Moscow in order to discuss the cooperation between Sweden and Russia in the area of administration of juridical questions. During the visit Beatrice Ask met with her russian colleague Alexander Konovalov and with the leaders for Russia's ministry of internal affairs and with other public authoties concerned.
+/-Nov 4 2008Sweden’s Minister for Sustainable Development Andreas Carlgren to MoscowBy:
On 14 November Sweden’s Minister for Sustainable Development Andreas Carlgren visited Moscow in order to take part in discussions with his colleague Jurij Trutjnev, Russia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Questions.
+/-Oct 9 2008Nobel Price 2008By:
First to be announced this week is the Nobel Price in Physiology or Medicine.
+/-Oct 8 2008Minister of Trade Ewa Björling to RussiaBy:
+/-Oct 7 2008Explore sweden.seBy:
On the website sweden.se you may now listen to the latest Swedish hits in “Music Room”.
+/-Oct 6 2008New ambassador By:
The new ambassador, Tomas Bertelman, has now taken office at the Embassy of Sweden in Moscow.
+/-Sep 30 2008Young Swedish Fashion Designers in MoscowBy:
24 October the exhibition “Swedish Fashion: Exploring a New Identity” (Шведская мода: Новый взгляд) opened at the Winzavod Moscow Contemporary Art Center (4-yi Syromjatnitjeskij pereulok, dom 1/8, str. 9). The exhibition runs until 23 November.
+/-Sep 29 2008Advertisement - Trainee placement By:
Trainee placement at the Embassy of Sweden in Moscow.
+/-Sep 17 2008The Swedish prime minister expresses his condolencesBy:
The Swedish prime minitster expresses his condolences on the airplane accident in Perm.

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