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Indian Woman Praises Swedish Train Service For Refund, Sparking Global Comparisons

Indian Woman Praises Swedish Train Service For Refund, Sparking Global Comparisons

24 Jul 2024

An Indian woman living in Sweden took to X to express her contentment about paying higher taxes after receiving compensation for a train AC failure. The woman, who uses the handle @GirlFromMalmo, received a text from the Swedish railways informing her of a 50% ticket refund in the form of...

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In a Landmark Decision, Sweden Introduces Law Allowing Grandparents to Get Paid Childcare Leaves

In a Landmark Decision, Sweden Introduces Law Allowing Grandparents to Get Paid Childcare Leaves

02 Jul 2024

On Monday, Sweden implemented a groundbreaking new law allowing grandparents to receive paid parental leave for up to three months during a child's first year. This development follows the Swedish parliament's approval in December of the government's proposal to transfer parental allowance. This law marks a significant milestone, 50 years...

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Iran, Sweden Exchange Prisoners In Omani-Mediated Deal

Iran, Sweden Exchange Prisoners In Omani-Mediated Deal

15 Jun 2024

Iran and Sweden have successfully completed a prisoner swap brokered by Oman, as confirmed by the state-run Oman News Agency on Saturday. The exchange involved the release of key personalities including, Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian official sentenced to life in Sweden for war crimes dating back to 1988, Swedish...

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Sweden passes law lowering legal gender change from 18 to 16

Sweden passes law lowering legal gender change from 18 to 16

18 Apr 2024

Sweden parliament recently approved a law that lowers the age for changing legal gender from 18 to 16, streamlining the process. Previously, Swedes needed a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria to change their recognized gender. Under the new law effective from July 2025, the process will be simpler, requiring a...

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Raisina Dialogue To Be Held In New Delhi

Raisina Dialogue To Be Held In New Delhi

20 Feb 2024

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom and Latvia's Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins arrived in India on Tuesday to attend the Raisina Dialogue, which will be held in New Delhi from February 21 to 23. Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, reported that the two leaders received...

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Indian Coast Guard, Swedish marine engine maker discuss steps to strengthen ‘Make in India’

Indian Coast Guard, Swedish marine engine maker discuss steps to strengthen ‘Make in India’

17 Feb 2024

In a move to advance the Defence Sector under the 'Make in India' initiative, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) engaged in discussions with Swedish marine engine manufacturer Marine Jet Power (MJP). The ICG has been consistently working towards indigenising spares for foreign-origin equipment installed on ICG ships in collaboration with...

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Swedish deputy envoy to UN: India, Sweden committed to impartiality in responding to humanitarian situations

Swedish deputy envoy to UN: India, Sweden committed to impartiality in responding to humanitarian situations

10 Dec 2023

Andreas von Uexkull, Sweden's deputy UN envoy, stated that both India and Sweden are steadfast in their commitment to upholding the values of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence when reacting to humanitarian crisis. "India and Sweden remain committed to preserving the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in responding...

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Spain to go against Sweden in FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals

Spain to go against Sweden in FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals

12 Aug 2023

Spain stepped into the semifinals of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup after an outstanding strike from Salma Paralluelo in the extra time led them to a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Wellington. The first half went goalless. In the second half, a push by Irene Paredes on Lineth...

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Sweden recognises sex as a sport, first championship likely to be held soon

Sweden recognises sex as a sport, first championship likely to be held soon

05 Jun 2023

Sweden is set to organise a sex championship this month, and this news has spread like wildfire. People have turned to the internet to express their views. The first time the details regarding the championship appeared on Twitter, and since then, social media has been abuzz. The event will get...

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Sweden will join NATO soon: Joe Biden

Sweden will join NATO soon: Joe Biden

02 Jun 2023

US President Joe Biden is almost certain that Sweden will be the new member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in the near future, despite the obstruction by Turkey and Hungary, as per the report by Al Jazeera. Biden admired NATO’s unity on Thursday in the face of Russia’s ...

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