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Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

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Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

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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)

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

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Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

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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

Salwan Momika – Koran burnings, riots, and Tiktok

Salwan Momika – Koran burnings, riots, and Tiktok

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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

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

WWF: Important Forests Threatened by Clear-Cutting

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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

Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

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Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

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The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

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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

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

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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

Almost 500 million children live in war

Almost 500 million children live in war

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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

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

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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

Support to Ukraine's Military: "Cheaper"

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Support to Ukraine's Military: "Cheaper"

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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

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

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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 Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

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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

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

Sweden's Embassy Moves Back to Beirut

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Australia books Lebanon flights

Australia books Lebanon flights

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

No German Money for Northvolt

No German Money for Northvolt

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Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

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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

Sweden may be responsible for NATO headquarters

Sweden may be responsible for NATO headquarters

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

Million Support to Swedish Village in Ukraine

Million Support to Swedish Village in Ukraine

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Norway increases support to Unrwa

Norway increases support to Unrwa

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