‘No concrete global warming proof in polar region’
Are the ices of the Arctic north about to melt away for good? Rami Abdelrahman gets the views of a range of Swedish researchers.
Day: June 21, 2008
Sweden
Sweden
Georgia and Abkhazia hold secret talks in Sweden
Georgia held rare talks with representatives of its rebel Abkhazia region in Sweden last week, a senior Georgian official revealed on Saturday. However, no progress was made in solving the long-running conflict.
Germany
Bikers invade Hamburg for Harley fest
Hamburg is filling up with a horde of bikers this weekend for the port city’s annual Harley Davidson festival – this year the great-grandson of the firm's legendary founder is even putting in an appearance.
Sweden
Midsummer weather ‘unpredictable’
Weather forecasts indicate changeable conditions over the Midsummer holiday weekend.
Germany
US nuclear weapons in Germany considered insecure
American nuclear weapons in Europe, including at a base in Germany, are being stored in unsafe conditions, according to a report of the Federation of American Scientists.
Sweden
Obesity threatens man’s best friend
Every fourth dog in Sweden suffers from obesity and weight problems, Dagens Nyheter reports. Dog owners shoulder the blame, experts argue.
Germany
Dresden might lose world heritage site status in July
Dresden could lose its coveted ranking as a world heritage site when the Unesco committee meets in Quebec next month.
Germany
Marburg makes solar power mandatory
The Hessian town of Marburg has decided to make the installation of solar panels compulsory on all new buildings, and any older ones which are renovated or altered.
Germany
Germans to investigate WWII massacre in France
A team of German investigators is preparing to head for the French village of Maille to try to shed light on a World War II massacre and possibly find the perpetrators.
Sweden
Social welfare numbers decline
The number of social welfare recipients continues to decline in Sweden. The new statistics paint a mixed picture however.
Germany
Jubilant Turks to face Germany in semifinals
Berlin and other big German cities had barely recovered from Thursday night celebrations when Germany got through the European Championship quarterfinals when the Turkish team did the same on Friday – after penalties – and the celebrations started all over again.
Sweden
Drunken disorder plagues Midsummer
Midsummer celebrations were typified by drunken revelry, fighting, assault, drink driving, an alleged rape and three shootings. Calmer than usual, police report.