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1997 in Sweden

Explore 6 historical events and records for Sweden in 1997.

Historical records for Sweden in 1997

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March

Declines Further IAEA Reappointment

Blix, Hans ยท Vienna ยท Director General IAEA ยท Warfare / Nuclear

Confirms that he will not seek another term as Director General when his current IAEA mandate ends later in the year.

May

Model Additional Protocol

Blix, Hans ยท Vienna ยท Director General IAEA ยท Warfare / Nuclear

Leads the IAEA when the Board approves the Model Additional Protocol.

Safeguards Access Strengthened

Blix, Hans ยท Vienna ยท Director General IAEA ยท Warfare / Nuclear

The new safeguards instrument expands access to information and locations.

July

Celtic Transfer

Larsson, Henrik ยท Glasgow ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Joins Celtic from Feyenoord and begins a highly successful seven-season spell.

November

Final IAEA Director General Term Ends

Blix, Hans ยท Vienna ยท Director General IAEA ยท Warfare / Nuclear

Concludes sixteen years as IAEA Director General after overseeing major changes in safeguards, nuclear safety and international verification.

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Eriksson Appointed Lazio Manager

Eriksson, Sven-Gรถran ยท Rome ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Sven-Gรถran Eriksson takes charge at Lazio and starts assembling the balanced squad that will soon contest domestic and European trophies.

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