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Current 10 Oct 2025
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Kyoto University Professor Susumu Kitagawa to Receive the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

On October 8, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that to Dr. Susumu Kitagawa, Executive vice-president for research promotion at Kyoto University and distinguished professor at Kyoto University Institute for Advanced Study (KUIAS), will be awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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Going to Sweden

Visa

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If you want to visit Sweden and are a citizen of a country outside the EU, you may need a visa.

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Bring a pet to Sweden

If you are bringing a dog, cat or other pet animal to Sweden, you will need to go through import/export procedures.

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Customs and entry restrictions

For information on import restrictions and customs duties for items such as essential medicines and gifts into Sweden, please visit the Swedish Customs website.

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    Study+Work in Sweden 2025

    Would you like to study and work in Sweden, one of the world's leading countries in technology and innovation?

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    EU Film Days 2025: A Celebration of European Animation

    Discover the creative depth and diversity of European animation at EU Film Days 2025, featuring a curated selection of 44 films from 27 EU Member States, including 13 feature films and 31 short films.

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    Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Study Abroad Fair 2025

    In order to provide aid to all motivated and capable Japanese students to study abroad, JASSO conducts various support activities, including payment and assistance for educational expenses and providing information on studying abroad.

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