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• [New] Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%. ScienceDaily
• [New] Countries such as Finland, Denmark and Sweden have aggressive ambitions, targets and policies to achieve carbon neutrality, countries such as the UK, Norway, France, and New Zealand have already made legal commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. SpringerLink
• [New] Lessons from countries like Finland and Sweden, which spent decades preparing for the threat of Russian aggression, are instructive. Mint
• [New] Sweden is ramping up its defence capabilities to meet national security goals and adapt to evolving global threats. The Defense Post
• Allowing uranium extraction from Sweden's natural resources will enhance energy security, create jobs, and promote economic growth. Share Talk
• European regulators have delayed potential FSD availability until 2028, with stringent testing requirements in the UK, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. CTOL Digital Business and Technology News
• Medicines regulators in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) have recently launched the Nordic Packaging pilot which will run until 2030. Pharmavibes
• In transportation the opportunities for Sweden connect to land transportation, like electrification and of city buses and relating new technologies as well as investments in the airport expansion and shipping ports. ScandAsia
• Despite high SDI levels, the United States, Greenland, Sweden, and Switzerland had disproportionately high BCC-related DALY rates, while New Zealand, Australia, Norway, North Macedonia, and Slovenia had higher-than-expected melanoma-related DALY rates. medscape
• In reality, smoking rates in countries where reduced-risk products are allowed - such as Japan, Norway, Sweden and UK - have dropped far faster than in countries where they are banned or over-regulated. CapX
• Sweden's If Crisis or War Comes guide warns citizens to be mentally prepared for conflict, stockpile essentials, and locate public shelters. Economic Times
• Sweden has reduced its smoking rate to 5.3% through policies that recognise the relative risks of nicotine products and allow adult consumers to access less harmful alternatives. Planet of the Vapes
• International health experts are applauding Sweden for opposing restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes in other EU member states and warn that blanket restrictions on nicotine products simply fuel the smoking epidemic. Planet of the Vapes
• In the other Nordic countries, Polish paratroopers will conduct an airborne jump into Finland, while NATO Allies will conduct an airborne jump into Gotland Island in Sweden. High North News
• Sweden and France are aiming to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP over the coming years, while Finland will increase its spending to 3% by 2029. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• In Europe, North Macedonia, Finland and Sweden ultimately joined NATO, the latter two in response to the Russian war against Ukraine and the growing russian threats against European countries. Future
• Electricity usage by data centers will swell from around 460 terawatt hours in 2022 to between 650 and 1,050 TWh in 2026 - equivalent, respectively, to the energy demands of Sweden or Germany. HR Magazine
• In stark contrast to Sweden's achievement 16 years ahead of the EU's 2040 goal of reducing smoking rates below 5%, most other Member States are far behind on progress toward reducing smoking. Tax Foundation
• The European Council and other Member States could learn from Sweden's success and embrace harm reduction to reduce smoking rates across the EU. Tax Foundation
• Across Sweden, an increasing number of entrepreneurs are discovering Bitcoin, opening doors to new customers and opportunities. MarketScreener
• A team at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden has created a modelling system hoped to equip veterinarians with a powerful visual tool for interpreting equine body language - the key to detecting physical and even behavioral problems. Horse & Hound
• In summary, Sweden's proposed Gripen sale is more than just a fighter jet transaction-it's a strategic partnership opportunity. The Defense News
• HIVE's enhanced operational capacity in Paraguay will total 300 MW upon completion, bringing its global capacity, including existing facilities in Canada and Sweden, to 450 MW by Q3 2025. Newsfile

Last updated: 13 June 2025