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Apr 12 2024
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Sweden's Renewcell set out to enhance the sustainability of the fashion industry, but it filed for bankruptcy just a year later
When Renewcell AB opened its inaugural commercial factory in 2022, it was hailed as a beacon of hope for a more sustainable future in fashion. Launched in a repurposed paper mill in Sweden, the world’s first industrial-scale textile-to-textile recycling plant represented a project of unparalleled ambition that would pave the way for an entire new industry. Just over a year later, on Feb. 26,
FortuneMar 11 2024
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UNRWA: Sweden and Canada resume funding for UN agency for Palestinian refugees
Sweden and Canada have said they will resume aid payments to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
They were among 16 countries that paused funds after Israel accused at least 12 UNRWA staff of involvement in the 7 October attack by Hamas.
The UN is investigating, and France's foreign minister is leading a review.
Sweden said on Saturday it would send 200 million
BBC NewsFeb 26 2024
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Hungary’s Parliament Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid After Stalling
Hungary’s Parliament voted on Monday to approve Sweden as a new member of NATO, allowing the Nordic country to clear a final hurdle that had blocked its membership and held up efforts by the military alliance to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.
The measure passed after a vote of 188 for and only 6 against in the 199-member Parliament, which is dominated by legislators from the
New York Times (News)Feb 26 2024
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Sweden clears final hurdle to join NATO as Hungary approves accession
Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO accession on Monday, clearing the last hurdle before the historic step by the Nordic country whose neutrality lasted through two world wars and the simmering conflict of the Cold War.
Hungary's vote ended months of delays to complete Sweden's security policy shift and followed a visit by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Friday, during
ReutersMar 07 2024
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Sweden officially joins NATO after delayed process, ending longstanding military neutrality
Sweden's arduous path to joining the NATO alliance came to a successful close Thursday, as the Swedish prime minister and foreign minister deposited the country's "instrument of accession" at the State Department in Washington.
In a lighthearted ceremony, Secretary of State Antony Blinken posed for photos with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, with the two holding a blue folder
ABC News (Online)Feb 26 2024
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Hungary Gives Nod To Sweden’s NATO Bid After Months Of Holding Out
Hungary has given the go-ahead for Sweden to join NATO after holding out for over a year, The New York Times reported Friday.
Hungary was the last NATO member to ratify Sweden’s bid to join the alliance, but Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday the time had come to approve it, according to NYT. Hungary had held out on ratifying Sweden’s bid over disputes between the two countries
The Daily CallerJan 24 2024
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Turkey Approves Sweden NATO Bid, Leaving Hungary as Holdout
Turkey’s parliament approved Sweden’s accession to NATO after months of deliberations, leaving Hungary as the lone holdout to the defense alliance’s northern enlargement.
The parliament plenary in Ankara voted 287 to 55 to accept Sweden’s application on Tuesday, sending the document back to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a final signoff before it can be deposited with the US State
BloombergJan 25 2024
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Hungary parliament speaker sees 'no urgency' in voting on Sweden's NATO accession
Hungary's parliamentary speaker said on Thursday there was no urgency in approving Sweden's NATO membership bid after ratification by Turkey left only Budapest holding up the lengthy accession process.
Turkey's general assembly, where President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling alliance holds a majority, voted 287-55 to approve the application that Sweden first made in 2022 to bolster its
ReutersJan 24 2024
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Turkey approves Sweden's NATO membership bid after 20-month delay
Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance after 20 months of delay.
Turkey's general assembly, where President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling alliance holds a majority, voted 287-55 to approve the application that Sweden first made in 2022 to bolster its security in response to Russia's
ReutersFeb 05 2024
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Man extradited from Sweden faces federal charges connected to 2019 Mass. arsons
PETER. YEAH. THAT SUSPECT HE MADE HIS INITIAL INITIAL APPEARANCE HERE IN FEDERAL COURT. HE HAD BEEN IN JAIL IN SWEDEN FOR YEARS ON GUN CHARGES THERE. BUT ONCE HIS SENTENCE WAS UP THERE, HE WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE UNITED STATES TO FACE ADDITIONAL CHARGES AS IT WAS DIFFICULT. IT WAS VERY SHOCKING, VERY, YOU KNOW, I COULD SAY SCARY. UM, SOMEBODY TRYING TO BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN. THAT’S NOT A
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