Danish firms to build giant new bridge in China
The two Danish firms will build a coast-to-coast link that connects the cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan.
Plans for the 24-kilometre bridge include what will be the world's widest immersed tunnel, two artificial islands and...
Battery factory in Malmö could provide jobs for Denmark
Northvolt, one of the largest battery manufacturers in Europe, is planning to open a large new factory and Malmö might well be the lucky recipient.
The factory is expected to occupy an area of 50...
Sweden ends ID checks on ‘The Bridge’ with Denmark
A major crossing point is the Oresund strait bridge between Malmo in Sweden and the Danish capital Copenhagen, made famous by TV series The Bridge.
The checks have irritated commuters who travel daily between the...
Sweden is ‘preparing for war’ with Russia
Officials in Sweden have been ordered to ensure that they are ready for war as fears of a Russian invasion grow.
The country's Civil Contingencies Agency has sent out a letter to all local authorities...
Sweden needs immigrants to solve labour shortage: employment agency
Speaking to public broadcaster SVT, the agency’s director general Mikael Sjöberg predicted that a labour shortage will start to hurt Sweden’s growth as early as next year, before becoming an increasing problem thereafter, as...
Sweden will continue to play its part in security
Sir, In Richard Milne’s report “Sweden’s debate about Nato intensifies after US election” (November 22), the Moderates’ defence spokesman Hans Wallmark made some surprising remarks concerning the recent US presidential election and its impact...
Norway seeks more salmon exports to Indonesia
More than 50 dishes featuring salmon were served at the recent Norwegian Seafood Extravaganza — a meeting of Norwegian and Indonesian businesses — as part of a campaign to increase market share in Indonesia...
Finland to become world’s first country to get rid of all school subjects
Finland’s education system is considered among the finest in the world, as the country produces some of the world’s most intelligent and evolved students. What deserves the greatest attention, however, is the minimalist approach the Finnish...
Sweden takes another look at work permit rules
This autumn has seen increased debate about the situation for foreign workers in Sweden, after several high-profile cases of people threatened with deportation over what has largely been perceived as administrative errors or an overzealous interpretation...
Norwegian royals signing with MaRS and Oslo Medtech
Over the past week, Canadian government officials and the startup community have been working to strengthen ties with innovation hubs and convince the world to invest in Canada’s tech ecosystem. Here’s a roundup on...