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Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden is supporting Radio Free Europe, threatened with closure, with 20 million kronor. We are showing the way and hope that more will follow, says Minister for Development Cooperation and Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Sweden is well prepared, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) since USA's President Donald Trump has given notice of, among other things, 20-percent tariffs on goods from the EU. .

Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Ban on Pride Events at EU Summit

Hungary's decision to ban pride events receives sharp criticism from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M), right in the middle of the ongoing EU summit in Brussels. "Hungary is not doing many things right now, but is instead moving rapidly further and further away from the liberal Europe", Kristersson writes in a statement, where he also brings up Hungary's skepticism towards supporting Ukraine.

Kristersson Criticizes Hungary's Ban on Pride Events at EU Summit

Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Sweden's ambassador to the country. State-run Iranian media report that this has been done in protest against what is considered inappropriate statements by Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals).

Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

Russian cross-country skiing star Aleksandr Bolsjunov has competed in Italy – his first competition outside his home country after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This makes Swedish sprint star Linn Svahn upset.

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

Salwan Momika – Koran burnings, riots, and Tiktok

On June 28, 2023, a Koran was burned for a few seconds outside the mosque at Medborgarplatsen in Stockholm. It was Salwan Momika's first Koran burning.

Salwan Momika – Koran burnings, riots, and Tiktok

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

The Swedish and Finnish governments are exploiting loopholes to avoid protecting important primeval and natural forests, claims the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a new report. If you clear-cut these forests, you will lose the species that exist there, says Peter Roberntz, forest expert at WWF.

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

Diplomatic crisis, a stormed embassy – and increased terror threat level. The Quran burnings in the summer of 2023 stirred up strong emotions in large parts of the Muslim world.

Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

Migrants who don't leave "are sabotaging the system"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is pushing for return hubs for migrants who do not leave the EU despite rejection. It will reduce the very will to seek asylum altogether, he says to TT in Vienna.

Migrants who don't leave "are sabotaging the system"

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

Peter Hultqvist, the Social Democrats' defense policy spokesperson, wants the NATO alliance to take greater responsibility for maintaining security in the Baltic Sea region. The government should take the initiative to open up for the activation of Article 4 of the NATO treaty, he says.

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M) has visited Palestinian areas and demands that more supplies are allowed through to Gaza. Israel as an occupying power has a damned responsibility to also follow international law, he says.

The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

The Social Democrats are directing harsh criticism towards the government's handling of the electricity system and the promised lower electricity prices that have failed to materialize. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is hitting back.

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

Almost 500 million children live in war

473 million children lived in a conflict zone in 2023. On average, 31 children – an entire school class – lost their lives or were maimed every day.

Almost 500 million children live in war

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

Everything suggests that the election in Georgia did not go right, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). He also implies that Hungary is doing Russia's bidding.

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

Support to Ukraine's Military: "Cheaper"

Sweden has decided how to allocate 720 million kronor in support for Ukraine. 490 million will go to support funds for Ukraine's defense forces.

Support to Ukraine's Military: "Cheaper"

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

The Swedish government is pausing all direct authority cooperation with Georgia. At the same time, they are allocating 25 million kronor to the country's civil society.

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Criticism from Portugal delays the EU process for the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol. But the government is still aiming to introduce farm sales on June 1.

The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

Sweden's embassy in Lebanon is to resume its operations on site in Beirut again. For security reasons, the embassy has been relocated to Nicosia in Cyprus since August 3.

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

Australia books Lebanon flights

The Australian government has secured 500 seats on flights out of Lebanon on Saturday for its own citizens. .

Australia books Lebanon flights

No German Money for Northvolt

The German government will not provide any new money to the crisis-stricken battery company Northvolt, which is building a factory in Heide in central Germany, reports [Dagens Nyheter](https://www. dn.

No German Money for Northvolt

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Ease up on the emission targets and let's build gasoline cars even after 2035! The demands are getting louder from both governments and companies in the EU. But Sweden says no.

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Sweden may be responsible for NATO headquarters

Finland has asked Sweden to be responsible for a NATO headquarters in northern Finland. The Swedish government is positive.

Sweden may be responsible for NATO headquarters

Million Support to Swedish Village in Ukraine

Sweden is supporting Gammalsvenskby in Ukraine with two million kronor, the government announces. The money is intended for preparations ahead of winter and to give the village's children the opportunity to attend summer camp on Gotland.

Million Support to Swedish Village in Ukraine

Norway increases support to Unrwa

Norway is increasing its support to the UN's Palestine organization Unrwa by 100 million Norwegian kronor. This means that the Norwegian contribution to the organization this year is 475 million kronor.

Norway increases support to Unrwa