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On Saturday, five European governments said lab work on deceased Russian dissident Alexei Navalny's remains detected epibatidine, a poison associated with South American dart frogs, and they argued the finding points to Russian responsibility for his 2024 death in an Arctic prison colony. The...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) sales continue to drop in Europe in 2025 with the latest figures indicating the brand could be hurting from CEO Elon Musk's political push and calls for boycotts of the brand. What Happened: Musk has gotten increasingly involved with politics in the United States with a role...

Authorities in Europe and China are expediting screening for a deadly new version of mpox that has spread across regions of Africa and has been found in Europe. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control on Friday raised its risk assessment for mpox and forecasted more imported cases...

Trustly, a Swedish fintech firm backed by BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) has reported a 51% increase in operating profit for 2023. Despite this, CEO Johan Tjarnberg stated that an IPO is at least two years away. What Happened: Trustly’s revenue for 2023 reached $265 million, with significant...

Polish President Andrzej Duda has called for an urgent increase in NATO’s defense spending, citing fears of a potential Russian attack on the alliance within the next few years. What Happened: Duda emphasized the need for NATO members to raise their military contributions to 3% of their gross...

With Hungary’s endorsement, the Swedish government’s aspiration to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has taken a significant step forward as the geopolitical landscape shifts due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What Happened: On Monday, Hungary’s parliament...

Turkey has been welcomed back into NATO’s good graces, and the U.S. has given the green light for a long-delayed $23 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets. What Happened: The decision to allow Sweden into NATO in late January, which required unanimous approval by all 31 members of the alliance,...

In a recent development, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, has indicated that the final approval for Sweden’s NATO membership is imminent. This is expected to trigger the U.S. Congress’ endorsement of a substantial F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey. What Happened: Ambassador...

Susanna Gideonsson, Chairperson of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO), who had reportedly shown willingness to expel Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) from Sweden, has announced her resignation. What Happened: Gideonsson’s decision to step down comes amidst an ongoing conflict with Tesla over...

In a significant development, Turkey’s parliament has finally ratified Sweden’s NATO membership bid, a move that could potentially strengthen the Western military alliance against Russia. What Happened: The Turkish parliament voted 287-55 on Tuesday to approve Sweden’s application...

A potential breakthrough might be in sight for the ongoing strike against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) in Sweden, as the IF Metall union proposed a compromise, signaling a possible end to the dispute that has been going on for nearly three months. What Happened: A report from media outlet Dagens...

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) said on Sunday that over 20k of its cars have been registered in Sweden this year even as ongoing workers’ strikes seem to threaten its operations in the country. What Happened: “Over 20k cars registered this year so far—thank you to our team &...

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is actively seeking candidates for the positions of Nordic Public Policy Manager and Business Manager based in Stockholm amid an escalating workers’ strike against the company in Sweden. What Happened: As indicated by a job posting on...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has reportedly found a new solution to ensure a steady supply of license plates for its new vehicles in Sweden despite ongoing union strikes disrupting the usual procurement process. What Happened: In late October, IF Metall, a workers’ union...

In a surprising turn of events, it has been uncovered that 3F, one of Denmark’s major labor unions currently engaged in a sympathy strike against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), reportedly holds a substantial investment in the electric vehicle (EV) giant through its pension company. What Happened:...