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May 18 2022
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Turkey blocks start of NATO talks on Finland’s and Sweden’s applications
Turkey blocked the start of Finland and Sweden’s accession talks to NATO on Wednesday shortly after the Nordic nations submitted their formal applications, a signal of what could be a bumpy process to expand the alliance and reshape Europe’s post-Cold War security architecture.
Washington PostMay 16 2022
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Prime minister says Sweden will formally apply for NATO membership
Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced Monday that her government will formally apply to join NATO, paving the way for the Scandinavian country to submit a joint bid this week with its strategic ally and neighbor Finland.
Why it matters: Sweden's reversal of more than 200 years of military non-alignment is the latest historic shift in Europe precipitated by Russia's
AxiosMay 13 2022
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After 200 Years of Neutrality, Sweden Weighs Joining NATO
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created new fears, and the Swedes, dragged along by Finland, are expected to apply, reluctantly, to join the alliance and its collective defense.
The Gotland regiment of the Swedish Army was going through its paces, practicing how to use its Swedish-designed lightweight anti-tank missiles, the NLAWs, that are proving so effective in Ukraine.
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New York Times (News)Apr 01 2024
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Frisco-based video game developer Gearbox acquired for $460 million
Frisco-based video game studio Gearbox Entertainment Co., best known for its first-person shooter game Borderlands, is being acquired by New York entertainment company Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. for $460 million. U.S. videogame publisher Take-Two is purchasing the studio from Sweden-based Embracer Group to fortify its portfolio. The Grand Theft Auto franchise owner will take on Gearbox
The Dallas Morning NewsMar 30 2024
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Hawaii is only U.S. state not covered by NATO defense agreement
WASHINGTON -- Sweden became the newest member of NATO earlier this month, joining 31 nations in the security alliance, including the United States. Well, make that 49 of the 50 United States. Because, in a quirk of geography and history, Hawaii is not technically covered by the NATO pact. If a foreign power attacked Hawaii -- say the U.S. Navy's base at Pearl Harbor or the headquarters of the
CBS News (Online)Mar 29 2024
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This US state is not covered by the NATO treaty. Some experts say that needs to change
Sweden became the newest member of NATO earlier this month, joining 31 nations in the security alliance, including the United States. Well, make that 49 of the 50 United States. Because in a quirk of geography and history, Hawaii is not technically covered by the NATO pact. If a foreign power attacked Hawaii – say the US Navy’s base at Pearl Harbor or the headquarters of the Indo-Pacific
CNN (Online News)Feb 20 2017
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President Trump Explains 'Sweden Incident' in Tweet
President Donald Trump returns to Washington, Monday, after spending the weekend at his private club in Florida. His time away, however, had little to do with escaping work.
CBNMar 30 2023
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Turkey approves Finland’s NATO application, clearing the last hurdle. Sweden is still waiting
Turkey has finally approved Finland’s application to join NATO, putting an end to months of delays while also continuing to block Sweden from joining the military alliance.
The Turkish Parliament voted unanimously in favor of Finland’s membership on Thursday, clearing the last hurdle in the accession process.
The vote fulfills Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “promise” to
CNN (Online News)Mar 29 2024
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Denver Zoo Flamingos Are Named After Rockstars—And Sometimes Hug Fans
Visitors to the Denver Zoo will quickly find out that the flamingos are local celebrities. Collectively, the 70 American and Chilean flamingos are known as flockstars and they’re each named after famous musicians. But recently, one of the zoo’s most endearing flamingos, Amott (named after Guitarist Michael Amott, a heavy metal rocker out of Sweden), gained some new fans far and wide after
ForbesAug 04 2022
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Hawley is only senator to vote against Finland, Sweden NATO membership
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) was the only senator to vote against a resolution on Wednesday backing Finland’s and Sweden’s entry to NATO.
The Senate approved the resolution in a 95-1 vote. One senator, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), voted present.
The resolution backs Finland and Sweden joining NATO. The House approved a resolution in a bipartisan 394-18 vote last month that formally
The Hill