**sweden aims for 5% nato defense spending target, confirms defense minister** *stockholm, sweden – may 31, 2025* sweden is making significant strides toward meeting its nato defense spending target, according to defense minister pal jonson

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**sweden responds to french report on muslim brotherhood influence** *published on may 30, 2025, at 8:30 pm (paris)* *malmö, sweden – by anne-françoise hivert* a report released by the french interior ministry on may 21, 2025, has sparked significant discussion and concern in sweden, particularly due to its implications regarding the muslim brotherhood's presence in the country

Latvian artist collectives play a significant role in shaping the country's cultural landscape

Anneli Kanninen, an acclaimed Estonian/Finnish artist, is set to debut her latest performance, 00HOMEing, at the San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) on May 10 and 11, 2025

**sweden eases alcohol sales monopoly** *stockholm, sweden – may 31, 2025* – in a significant move, sweden is set to relax its century-old alcohol sales monopoly on june 1, allowing small-scale breweries, vineyards, and distilleries to sell alcohol directly to customers

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### sweden plans to meet nato military spending goals **stockholm, sweden** – sweden is on a clear path to boost its military spending in alignment with nato targets, according to pal jonson, the country's defense minister

Estonian art exhibitions offer a dynamic exploration of creativity and culture in the Baltic region

In a striking blend of nostalgia and technology, Oliver Olmaru, a master's student at Tallinn University of Technology, has embarked on a unique project that reimagines Estonia's cinematic heritage through the lens of artificial intelligence

**10 key takeaways from the 2025 iihf ice hockey world championship in sweden and denmark** *by lucas aykroyd* the 2025 iihf ice hockey world championship concluded recently in stockholm and herning, captivating fans with a series of thrilling matches and standout performances

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**sweden summons israeli ambassador over gaza humanitarian crisis** *sweden's foreign ministry calls for immediate aid to gaza* on may 27, 2025, sweden's foreign ministry summoned the israeli ambassador to express serious concerns regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in the gaza strip

Scandinavian art and culture have gained popularity in New York City, showcasing a unique blend of tradition and modernity

### government initiative to define swedish culture sparks controversy **stockholm, sweden** – the question of what constitutes swedish culture has ignited a lively debate across the nation