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Greta Thunberg protests in Lausanne ahead of Davos meet

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:49:22 +0100

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined several thousand protesters in the streets of Lausanne on Friday, ahead of the Davos summit of world leaders.

'I want you to panic': Swedish teen raises climate alarm at Davos

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 11:35:50 +0100

Camera crews push past tycoons and government leaders to get a close shot of the unlikely star at Davos this year: a Swedish teen with long braids and a big message for the world.

Swedish teen climate activist in Davos: 'It's time to get angry'

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:46:05 +0100

Will young Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg manage to persuade the global elite in Davos to take action?

What makes Sweden 'the world's fifth best country'?

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:31:48 +0100

Sweden is viewed as the fifth best country in the world according to a new global survey. But if you're on the hunt for adventure, sexiness or great food – look elsewhere.

Sweden touts pro-free trade agenda at Davos

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:25:00 +0100

Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Finance Minister Anders Borg were in Davos on Thursday discussing the need for a more open labour migration and the importance of removing barriers to free trade.

Sweden drops in global competitiveness ranking

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:17:00 +0200

Sweden has slipped a spot to fourth place in the World Economic Forum's ranking of the world's most competitive countries, having been overtaken by Finland as the most competitive country in the European Union.

Sweden's economy on display in Davos

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:01:00 +0100

Sweden's strong economy is in focus at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, giving the centre-right Alliance government a chance to spread a new image of Sweden, writes Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and three of his ministers.