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Sweden's centre-left alliance has secured a narrow victory in a nail-biting election, winning a three-seat majority and signaling a new direction for the Nordic nation. The result brings fresh hope for social democratic policies after years of right-wing governance.
Sweden is fixing immigration rules that forced young adults into deportation even when their families could stay. Thousands of teenagers who grew up in Sweden will now have a real path to remain.
Sweden is teaching Azerbaijan how to build cities with wood instead of concrete, showcasing massive timber projects ahead of the UN's World Urban Forum in Baku. With 70% forest cover and over a century of reforestation laws, Sweden's low-carbon construction expertise could reshape urban development across the Caspian region.
Sweden just launched one of Europe's biggest green hydrogen projects, bringing together 45 partners to produce 4,000 tonnes of clean fuel by 2030. The six-year initiative could make Sweden a leader in affordable, climate-friendly energy.
After two years of decline, Sweden's solar industry is bouncing back with a surprising twist: batteries are now being installed before solar panels. The storage-first approach could help Sweden add 1 gigawatt of clean energy annually.
Amazon just signed four new wind power deals in Sweden, bringing the tech giant within reach of 1 gigawatt of wind energy capacity in the country. The company now has enough renewable energy projects in Sweden to power hundreds of thousands of homes. #
Rabbalshede Kraft just secured government approval to build a new wind project in Sweden, adding more clean power to the nation's renewable energy grid. The approval marks another step forward in Sweden's commitment to carbon-free electricity.
Amazon just signed deals for four new wind farms across Sweden, adding enough clean energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes. The move makes the tech giant Sweden's biggest corporate buyer of carbon-free energy.
A hybrid renewable energy project in central Sweden just secured environmental approval, combining large-scale solar power with one of Scandinavia's biggest battery systems. The facility will power tens of thousands of homes while helping Sweden go fossil-free.
European election monitors have dismissed fraud rumors in Colombia's presidential race, praising the country for running a peaceful, orderly election despite political tensions. The findings offer reassurance as Colombia heads to a runoff vote later this month.
Martin Ponsiluoma delivered Sweden's first biathlon medal at Milano Cortina 2026, nailing 19 of 20 shots to claim gold in the men's 12.5km pursuit. His clutch final-round shooting secured Sweden's first Olympic title in the event since 2010.
Energy company Aneo just flipped the switch on a new solar power plant in Sweden and is already planning an ambitious expansion into hybrid renewable energy systems. The move signals growing confidence in Sweden's clean energy market.
More than 50 million Ethiopians have signed up to vote in the country's upcoming election, marking the highest turnout ever for voter registration. The massive participation signals growing confidence in democracy as the nation prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026.
After 17 years away from his country, Tarique Rahman has won a landslide election victory in Bangladesh's first democratic vote since a 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule. International observers called the election "credible" as voters also approved sweeping reforms to prevent future one-party control.
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South Africa's election commission is taking on AI-generated misinformation with new tech tools and social media partnerships ahead of the 2026 local elections. The proactive approach aims to protect voters from fake websites and deepfakes while making registration easier than ever.
Millions of Bangladeshis lined up for their first real election in nearly two decades, with voters describing the experience as feeling like a festival. After 15 years of rigged elections under an autocratic regime, citizens finally got to cast ballots that actually count. ##
After nearly four decades, students in Karnataka can finally elect their own college representatives again. The state government ended a ban dating back to 1989, giving young people a voice in campus decisions while keeping political parties out of student elections. #
In a historic first for Ekiti State, 13 political parties signed a peace agreement ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The unprecedented calm marking this election cycle shows how far the region has come in 30 years.
A Nigerian state just held a governorship election that was largely peaceful and transparent, offering hope that the country can move past violent, chaotic voting. Citizens, election officials, and security forces proved democracy doesn't have to mean bloodshed.
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France's far-right National Rally lost in every major city in nationwide elections, giving hope to mainstream parties one year before presidential elections. The defeats in target cities like Marseille showed voters choosing unity over extremism.
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