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 […]

Nordic Capital to buy majority stake in circular IT services firm Foxway

Nordic Capital to buy majority stake in circular IT services firm Foxway

Nordic Capital has inked a deal to acquire a majority stake in Foxway, a European circular IT services provider known for promoting the sustainability of IT devices across the value chain. The parties have agreed to keep the terms of the transaction undisclosed. The joint venture with Foxway’s management and existing owners, Norvestor, is intended […]

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 […]

TCS BaNCS selected by Ikano Bank for pan-Europe core banking transformation

TCS BaNCS selected by Ikano Bank for pan-Europe core banking transformation

Indian IT company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) revealed that Ikano Bank in Sweden has chosen the TCS BaNCS Global Banking SaaS Platform for its extensive core banking transformation across Europe. The move comes as Ikano Bank seeks to streamline its operations, enhance risk management, and deliver a consistent customer experience. Ikano Bank operates across multiple […]

Sandvik secures €500m EIB loan to support R&D investments

Sandvik secures €500m EIB loan to support R&D investments

Sandvik has signed a loan agreement for €500 million with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its investments in research and development (R&D). According to the Swedish engineering company, the R&D investments will be made in advanced solutions in component manufacturing and in solutions for electrification and automation in infrastructure and mining. The EIB […]

SBB to divest 49% of social infrastructure portfolio to Brookfield for $890m

SBB to divest 49% of social infrastructure portfolio to Brookfield for $890m

Canada’s Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners has agreed to acquire a stake of 49% in EduCo from Sweden-based Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden (SBB) for around SEK9.2 billion ($890 million) in cash upfront, plus up to approximately SEK1.2 billion ($116 million) in cash through earn-outs. SBB is expected to use the proceeds from the transaction to offload debt, […]