Swedish election observers to Kyrgyzstan

The Government decided today to send one election monitor, nine election observers and one statistician to Kyrgyzstan ahead of the parliamentary elections on 10 October. The decision to send election monitors follows a request from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Sida, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, is responsible for the recruitment and training of Swedish election observers.

• Press release: Swedish election observers to Kyrgyzstan

Music and fashion to put Sweden on the map

Swedish music, fashion and digital games are a few industries that can promote the image of Sweden abroad. They are three creative industries that have a good reputation beyond our borders. This is why the Government is now investing even more in the experience industry, especially since we have seen that activities previously conducted abroad have generated a lot of interest and received a positive response.

• Press release: Music and fashion to put Sweden on the map - Government earmarks SEK 1 million for promotion initiatives

Andreas Carlgren presented the priorities to tackle the environmental challenges of the Baltic Sea

Wednesday 25 August, Sweden hosts a meeting of environment ministers on the Baltic Sea environment. Ministers and high-ranking representatives of all Baltic Sea states will attend the seminar entitled "Building marine policy on best available knowledge". This is the first meeting under the Swedish Chairmanship of Baltic Sea cooperation body HELCOM. Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren presented the increased efforts to save the Baltic Sea environment.

• Press release: Andreas Carlgren presents the priorities of the Swedish Chairmanship of HELCOM to tackle the environmental challenges of the Baltic Sea

Mats Odell gives speech at seminar about slum areas

On Friday, 20 August 09:00, Mats Odell, Minister for Local Government and Financial Markets, is to give the introductory address at an international seminar focusing on the challenges and opportunities posed by slum areas in developing countries. The seminar will also deal with how financial markets could be adapted in order to better serve those who are most disadvantaged.