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Are Online Casinos Legal in Sweden?
The first question people usually have is whether it is legal to play online casino games in a…
2023-09-21
Finland and Sweden’s desire to join Nato shows Putin has permanently redrawn the map of Europe
With Finland’s leaders announcing they want the country to join Nato, and all the signs pointing to Sweden…
2022-05-18
In Sweden, a Cash-Free Future Nears
STOCKHOLM — Parishioners text tithes to their churches. Homeless street vendors carry mobile credit-card readers. Even the Abba…
2016-03-04
Why 6 Is The New 8 When Working In Sweden
Be more focused, have fewer meetings—and then go home early. It sounds like a dream, but it can…
2015-10-19
Why Sweden’s Congestion Pricing Program Is A Huge Success
“Traffic is down 12 percent in Gothenburg, and transit use is on the rise.” When you think of…
2015-06-10
The World’s Most Innovative Countries
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2023 Global Innovation Index. It evaluated innovation levels across 132…
2023-10-15
From mRNA To Electrons: Here’s Who Won Nobel Prizes In 2023
Image: REUTERS In May 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of COVID-19 as a global health…
2023-10-12
Resource Realism: The Geopolitics Of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Executive summary Introduction Competition between…
2023-09-13
Major Shake-Up in World’s Passport Power Ranking
Japan has been knocked off the top spot on the Henley Passport Index for the first time in five years…
2023-07-19
NATO Strengthens European Military Deterrent Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
NATO, a transatlantic security alliance comprising 31 member countries, is bolstering its military deterrent in Europe in response…
2023-07-12
Alternative payment methods: When (and where) cards won’t do
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Explore essential alternative payment methods…
2023-04-26
The International Booker Prize longlist is out. Where are the authors from?
If you want to follow an ex-Soviet security officer and an ageing hippy around the Ukrainian city of…
2023-04-22
The State Of Gender Equality Across The EU
Europe still has a long way to go to achieve full equality for women. This is according to the Gender…
2023-03-08
Global Politics Unveiled: 23 Highly-Recommended Books for Understanding Today’s Complex World
The global political landscape in our rapidly changing world is constantly evolving. We are seeing shifting power dynamics…
2023-03-02
Which World Leaders Have Met Zelensky in Ukraine?
In the lead-up to the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, visits of world leaders have picked…
2023-02-22
A year on, Russia’s war on Ukraine threatens to redraw the map of world politics – and 2023 will be crucial
Wars are world-shaping. Beyond their immediate human and physical tolls, wars alter the fates of societies and states;…
2023-02-21
Where Corruption Is Rampant
Transparency International has released its 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index which gauges levels of perceived public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories…
2023-02-01
Pelé: A global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer
Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will…
2022-12-29
Ukraine War: Why the world can’t afford to let Russia get away with its land grab – lessons from history
Much of the international community has condemned Russia’s annexation of four provinces of Ukraine as illegal. Joe Biden…
2022-10-17
The Most Used Energy Sources in Europe
Much of Europe has set itself the goal of switching away from heavily polluting fossil fuels and towards…
2022-10-14
Switzerland Leads Global Innovation Index 2022
Switzerland is the most innovative country globally according to WIPO’s Global Innovation Index. It leads globally in innovation…
2022-09-30
How Far Does Putin’s Imperial Dream Stretch?
As Russian President Vladimir Putin ramps up his brutal attack on Ukraine, he’s likened himself to Tsar Peter…
2022-06-11
Remembering The Past, Looking To The Future: How The War In Ukraine Is Changing Europe
Both sides in this war have plundered history. Vladimir Putin claims to be replaying the second world war…
2022-05-16
Where Military Aid to Ukraine Comes From
Looking at pledges of military aid to Ukraine between the start of the Russian invasion and March 27,…
2022-04-21
These 5 global cities are leading the charge to a renewable future
A billion people live in a city with renewable energy targets or policies. Cities contribute three-quarters of CO2…
2022-03-23
Only Twelve Countries Have Full Equal Rights for Women
There are only twelve countries in the world which offer full legal protections to women, according to the report…
2022-03-08
These are the world’s top cities. Which one ranked highest for the 10th year running?
London has been named the world’s most “magnetic” city for the 10th year in a row. It held…
2022-03-03
Putin is about to start the most senseless war in history
A view from Russia: no sanctions will stop Moscow, and its actions will drive more countries into NATO’s…
2022-02-22
The Countries With the Most Female Inventors
The share of female inventors among applicants for international patents was highest in Cuba and the Philippines in 2021, according…
2022-02-15
Where Afghan Refugees Are Located
According to the UNHCR, there were around 2.6 million Afghan refugees abroad at the end of 2020 that hadn’t…
2021-08-19
Are Cryptocurrencies A Sustainable Payment Solution?
Are there more environmentally friendly solutions that we could use instead of cash? Could cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, and…
2021-06-07
Switzerland Tops The Global Talent List Of 2020
European economies take eight out of top 10 spots in 2020 world talent ranking. Apprenticeships and employee training…
2021-06-03
Five Things To Know About: Mixing And Matching Coronavirus Vaccines
The measure has been introduced by France and Germany for people who received a first dose of the…
2021-05-20
Countries pledge nearly US$ 1 billion to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has welcomed pledges made this week in support of the Gavi COVAX AMC, a financing…
2020-10-07
5 Reasons Why More People Are Heading To Scandinavia For Their Holidays
Parts of Scandinavia can get 24 hours of sun but right now, the whole region is in the…
2020-07-02
Are We Opening When We Should?
Right now, the entire world is just testing how we are going to continue to live our lives.…
2020-06-05
The Geopolitics Of A Changing Arctic
The Arctic is experiencing drastic changes. Along with these changes are greater challenges to face. The Arctic region…
2020-05-26
The Countries Where Press Freedom Thrives In 2020
These are the freest countries for journalists, according to the 2020 World Press Freedom Index. Norway emerges as…
2020-05-04
The World’s 10 Greenest Countries
These countries are ranked the greenest in the world, according to the Good Country Index. Out of 153…
2020-04-25
7 Most Watched Sports In The World
Most Watched Sports One hallmark of our modern world is the proliferation of sporting activities. No matter which…
2020-03-31
The State Of Gender Equality Across The EU
While heading towards the right direction, advances in gender equality in the European Union (EU) are moving at…
2020-03-17
Only Eight Countries Have Full Equal Rights For Women
Right now, there are only eight countries in the world which offer gender equality guaranteed by the law. …
2020-03-10
The Most Innovative Economies In The World
Singapore is the third most innovative economy in the world for the year 2020, according to this year’s…
2020-02-12
The Countries With The Highest Social Mobility
Social mobility is the ability of a child to have a better life than their parents, simply put. …
2020-02-04
Here Are The Cleanest And Most Corrupt Governments Of The World
Denmark and New Zealand are the least corrupt countries in the world while Somalia is the most corrupt.…
2020-02-02
2019 Is The Year Of Democratic Setbacks And Popular Protests
The global 2019 Democracy Index score diminished from 5.48 in 2018 to 5.44 2019, according to a recently…
2020-02-02
Top 5 Questions Everyone Asks About the World Economic Forum – Davos 2020
The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting starts today, January 21 in Davos, Switzerland. WEF will be conducted…
2020-01-21
The Global Gender Gap Report 2020
Our world is on its way to building fairer and more inclusive economies. One aspect where gap remains…
2020-01-10
The History Behind The Iconic Recycling Symbol ♻
When you think of the word “recycling,” the iconic green triple-arrow loop most likely comes to mind. Who…
2019-11-15