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Russian threats push Finland towards NATO alliance, Sweden likely to follow

Finland's president and prime minister announced that the Nordic country should apply right away for membership in NATO, the military defence pact founded in part to counter the Soviet Union

NATO membership would strengthen our security, say Finland's leaders

The announcement by President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin means Finland is virtually certain to seek NATO membership

UK signs security deal with Sweden and Finland marking 'steadfast support'

The two nations are expected to join NATO, but both are worried they would be vulnerable while their applications are processed.

Live: 60 feared dead in Ukraine school bombed by Russia, governor says

Live news updates: Group of Seven leaders plan to discuss potential new penalties against Russia on Sunday.

Spotify CEO pumps $50 mn into his music streaming platform, stocks up by 3%

Spotify's stock jumped more than 3 per cent to reach $108.98 per share after the investment announcement came late on Friday

India, Nordic nations to remain engaged on Ukraine; condemn civilian deaths

PM Modi invited sovereign wealth funds of the Nordic countries to invest in India and noted that New Delhi's Arctic policy provides a good framework for the expansion of cooperation in Arctic region

Blinken reassures Sweden ahead of country's NATO application

Sweden may apply for NATO membership later this month or in June while Finland is reportedly considering applying to join the alliance on May 12

Sweden likely to impose fresh measures to fight possible new Covid-19 wave

By the end of April, an average of 25 people were being hospitalised with Covid-19 in Sweden every day. This figure is likely to double by mid-May, Xinhua news agency reported said

NATO would embrace Finland, Sweden's membership with open arms: Chief

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be embraced with open arms should they decide to join the 30-nation military organization and could become members quite quickly

Sweden, Finland to apply for NATO membership together in May: Reports

Last week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Russia has warned Sweden and Finland about the consequences of joining NATO

Swedish Prime Minister condemns unrest in wake of Quran burning: Reports

I will make it very clear, those attacking the Swedish police, attack the Swedish democratic society. The perpetrators must be arrested, prosecuted and serve a sentence in prison: Magdalena Andersson

Russia warns of nuclear build-up if Finland and Sweden join Nato

Finland, which shares a 1,300-km (810-mile) border with Russia, and Sweden are considering joining the Nato alliance

India among top priority markets: Swedish beauty brand Oriflame

India is among one of the "priority markets" for the direct selling Swedish beauty brand Oriflame, where it expects to continue its double-digit growth over the next 3-5 years, a top company official has said. The company which sells cosmetic and wellness products in India also expects a double-digit growth in its sales force, adding more direct sellers in the coming years. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Oriflame has witnessed an upswing in the wellness products business, contributing to around 20 per cent of its India business from the earlier 4 per cent, and expects this trend to continue with some minor corrections. "We have an expectation to continue the double-digit growth over next 3-5 years and I do not see it as a huge challenge," Frederic Widell, Vice President & Head of South Asia & MD, Oriflame India, told PTI. The company will continue to grow here for the next decades because of the growing population and would continue to invest in India and build the business, he ..

World Bank's Ukraine loan disbursement grows to 460 million euros: Report

A World Bank emergency cash disbursement to Ukraine will grow to 460 million euros ($509 million) with contributions from Sweden and the Netherlands, and will be submitted for board approval on Friday

Neutral Finland, Sweden warm to idea of NATO membership

Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO until now.

Corona Commission Report criticises Sweden's coronavirus response

The Swedish government's response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic was too slow and characterised by a lack of leadership, according to a report released by the independent Corona Commission.

Situation around Ukraine does not change Sweden's stance on joining NATO

The situation around Ukraine did not affect Sweden's position regarding joining NATO, and Stockholm is not seeking to become a member, the Swedish state secretary to PM, Karin Wallensteen, said.

Sweden extends coronavirus restrictions; Danes likely to end them

Sweden has ordered cafes, bars and restaurants to close at 11 p.m. and urged people to work from home when possible

Looking forward to rollout of India's national retail policy: IKEA

In its Budget wishlist, IKEA India also called for reduction of GST rates "on products that are basic to life at home"

Sweden reports inflation of 3.6% in November, highest in 28 years

Sweden's inflation rose to 3.6 per cent in November, up from 3.1 per cent in October. This is the country's highest inflation since 1993, Statistics Sweden said in a statement.