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Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement

February 19, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …

Community news / Finland / Philippines

Filipina teacher makes breakthrough on Finnish television

February 18, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

A Filipina teacher who recently relocated to Finland earned a rare four-chair turn during her blind audition on The Voice of Finland. The performance marked a breakthrough moment for Southeast …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Norway steps in to strengthen peace in the southern Philippines

February 16, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Norway has funded the renovation of a peace operations center in Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Philippine peace authorities and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila officially handed over the …

Business in Asia / Philippines / Sweden

Swedish ferry project starts in the Philippines

February 12, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Australian Shipbuilder Austal has started building a new high-speed ferry for Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget at its shipyard in Cebu, Philippines. The vessel is called Horizon X. It is planned to operate …

General news / Philippines / Sweden

Sweden and the Philippines sign grant agreement on bus standards

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Sweden and the Philippines have signed a grant agreement to help develop national standards for buses used in public transport in the Philippines, according to Manila Bulletin. The agreement involves …

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Sweden tightens citizenship requirements

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …

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Swedish Institute opens master’s scholarship for applicants from international students

February 10, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Institute has opened applications for its SI Scholarship for Global Professionals for master’s studies in Sweden. The application window runs until 25 February 2026. The scholarship covers one- …

Community news / Finland / Philippines / Sweden

Nordic ambassadors discover hidden Philippine island in rare diplomatic visit

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Ambassadors from Finland and Sweden were among diplomats from more than 20 countries who recently visited Catanduanes, an island province in the eastern Philippines, as part of an effort to …

International relations / Philippines / Sweden

Philippines and Sweden sign grant to raise national bus standards

February 6, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Philippines and Sweden signed a grant agreement on 5 February to develop national bus standards. Swedfund will fund technical and performance standards for public utility buses, including minibuses. The …

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New Icelandic book offers cultural guide for foreigners

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A new book has been published in Iceland that aims at helping foreigners in the country better integrate into Icelandic society. Titled “Handan dalanna” (Beyond the Valleys), the book focuses …