Eritrean festival in Stockholm: A celebration of culture or a breeding ground for hate?

Eritrean festival in Stockholm: A celebration of culture or a breeding ground for hate?

In a shocking incident that unfolded in Stockholm, Sweden, age-old African rivalries were reignited, leading to a massive clash between supporters and opponents of the Eritrean government. The violent skirmish saw at least 50 people gravely injured, with more than 100 detained. The incident occurred during an Eritrean festival, with around 1,000 protestors causing mayhem. […]

Horrific attack in Turkey linked to Quran-burning in Sweden – What’s really going on?

Horrific attack in Turkey linked to Quran-burning in Sweden – What’s really going on?

In an electrifying incident that has left the world stunned, a Turkish employee was critically wounded in an armed attack at Sweden’s honorary consulate in Izmir, Turkey. This terrifying episode, taking place on Tuesday, unfolds amid escalating tensions between the two nations following the most recent Quran-burning incident in Stockholm. According to local authorities, the […]

Saipem and Stockholm Exergi sign letter of intent for large-scale CO2 capture plant

Saipem and Stockholm Exergi sign letter of intent for large-scale CO2 capture plant

Saipem, an industry leader in engineering, drilling, and construction, has partnered with Stockholm Exergi, the energy company of Stockholm’s district, to work on a significant CO2 capture plant. The project, to be located at Stockholm Exergi’s existing bio-cogeneration facility in the Swedish capital, forms part of a Letter of Intent signed by the two companies. […]

Unholy act ignites firestorm: Quran burning incident in Sweden stirs global controversy

Unholy act ignites firestorm: Quran burning incident in Sweden stirs global controversy

In response to the inflammatory act of Quran desecration outside Stockholm’s main mosque, the Swedish government issued a statement on Sunday, expressing its firm condemnation of what it characterized as an “Islamophobic” act. This move comes in the wake of calls from an international Islamic body, consisting of 57 member states, for measures to counteract […]

Quran-burning protest permission in Sweden sparks fury in Islamic world

Quran-burning protest permission in Sweden sparks fury in Islamic world

Tensions are escalating between Turkey and Sweden after Swedish authorities permitted a controversial Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque. This decision has triggered widespread anger across the Islamic world, notably from Turkey, which holds the power to approve or deny Sweden’s long-standing application to join NATO. Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, expressed strong disapproval […]

Roller coaster disaster in Stockholm : Grona Lund Park closes after fatal accident

Roller coaster disaster in Stockholm : Grona Lund Park closes after fatal accident

In a horrific roller coaster accident at Grona Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden, one person has died and nine others, including a child, are injured. Multiple reports suggest that the ride partially derailed during the incident. According to local news, the amusement park has now been shut down as authorities investigate the scene. The […]

Endava acquires software and hardware solutions provider DEK

Endava acquires software and hardware solutions provider DEK

Endava, a London-based pure play next-gen technology company, has announced the acquisition of DEK Corporation Pty Ltd, DEK Technologies Sweden AB, and DEK Vietnam Company Ltd (collectively known as DEK), a multinational group specializing in cutting-edge software and hardware solutions. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. DEK’s expertise spans various sectors, including […]

VR Group to acquire Swedish bus and rail company Arriva Sverige

VR Group to acquire Swedish bus and rail company Arriva Sverige

VR Group, a Finnish government-owned railway company, is acquiring Arriva Sverige, a Swedish bus and rail company, for an undisclosed price. Arriva Sverige is an urban transport operator in Stockholm. It also operates in regional transport in Sweden’s southern and southeastern regions. Through the acquisition, VR Group aims to expand and bolster its position as […]

Fortum wraps up €2.9bn sale of Swedish energy firm Stockholm Exergi

Fortum wraps up €2.9bn sale of Swedish energy firm Stockholm Exergi

Fortum has wrapped up the previously announced SEK 29.5 billion (€2.9 billion) of its 50% stake in Stockholm Exergi Holding, a Swedish district heating and cooling company. The Finnish state-owned energy company had sold the stake to a consortium of European institutional investors of APG, PGGM, Alecta, AXA, and Keva, which is represented by Ankhiale […]