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Sweden has confirmed updated figures for one of Europe’s largest rare earth deposits, EcoNews reports. The state-owned mining company LKAB announced in its 2025 resource report that the Per Geijer …
Sweden finds rare metals that could reduce China dependence Read More
A Swedish tourist has been arrested in Phuket after allegedly slapping an Australian tourist once in Patong. Police said the victim fell, suffered head injuries, and later died in hospital, …
Swedish man slaps Australian tourist to death in Phuket Read More
As Russia and China race to expand their fleets of icebreakers, NATO countries are scrambling to keep up. And at the center of this growing Arctic power game stands an …
As China expands in the Arctic, Finland gets a key role in Arctic security Read More
SWEA Bangkok has formally closed after 25 years of activity in Thailand. The chapter held its final Annual General Meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 at the Swedish Embassy in …
SWEA Bangkok closed down Read More
It is the last night in Koh Lipe. Ole Christian Andersen is sitting at a bar with friends, finishing the holiday with a few beers, when he starts talking to …
Ole is tired of prejudice against Thai-Danish relationships: – People think I’m exploiting her Read More
A tiny macaque named Punch-kun has turned a local Japanese zoo into a global feel-good story. Born on July 26, 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, he was rejected …
IKEA sees sales boost after baby monkey’s viral love for plush “mother” Read More
A sudden outbreak has put Danish poultry exports on hold. Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and eggs from Holbæk Municipality following reports of highly pathogenic bird flu, …
Hong Kong cuts Danish poultry supply after virus alert Read More
Indonesia’s nationwide ban on elephant riding is being rolled out across conservation and tourism facilities in Bali, Sumatra and Borneo following a government directive issued in December 2025. The policy …
Indonesia’s elephant ride ban now taking effect across Bali and beyond Read More
Cambodia has deported 372 foreigners in a large-scale immigration operation, Khmer Times reports. According to the Director-General of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, the deportations took place on 19-20 …
Norwegian National included in Cambodia deportation operation Read More
Philippine authorities have rescued 18 minors in three separate operations as part of an intensified campaign against online child sexual abuse and trafficking. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), …
Norwegian national linked to child abuse case as 18 minors rescued in Philippines Read More