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Mohamsson Praises Mats Persson's Impact After Minister Resignation

Mats Persson (The Liberals) announced on Wednesday in an interview with TT that he is leaving his post as Minister for Labour Market and Integration. The Liberals' newly elected party leader Simona Mohamsson thanks Mats Persson for his commitment to the party.

Mohamsson Praises Mats Persson's Impact After Minister Resignation

Ahmadreza Djalali Moved Again in Iran Sparking Deep Fears

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has once again been moved away from his fellow prisoners in Iran. – He is in great danger, says Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, founder of the organization IHR which monitors executions in Iran.

Ahmadreza Djalali Moved Again in Iran Sparking Deep Fears

Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson welcomes that the NATO countries have agreed on the 5-percent goal. I think it's a good decision, he says to TT.

Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Iran Intensifies Surveillance Amid Rising Oppression

Iran's judiciary threatens increased reprisals for those accused of collaborating with the "enemy" and will monitor the people even more. Threatening messages are sent to Iranians who have been in contact with abroad.

Iran Intensifies Surveillance Amid Rising Oppression

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has during Tuesday morning spoken with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister about the need to release the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is sentenced to death in Iran. .

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Iran's Expected Attack on US Base in Qatar Analyzed by Expert

Iran attacked on Monday an American base in Qatar in response to the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. It is expected, some form of attack was expected, says US expert Jan Hallenberg to TT.

Iran's Expected Attack on US Base in Qatar Analyzed by Expert

Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Moved from Tehran Prison

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been moved from his cell in Evin prison in Tehran, confirms his wife to TT. .

Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Moved from Tehran Prison

Three Charged in Malmö Shooting of Young Father

A young father was shot dead in his home in Malmö in the middle of the night. Now three people are being prosecuted, of which two teenage boys, for involvement in the murder.

Three Charged in Malmö Shooting of Young Father

Kristersson Stresses Importance of Preventing Iran's Nuclear Weapon Development

It is important that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, believes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. ”It is also important that the spiral of violence in the Middle East is stopped”, he writes on X.

Kristersson Stresses Importance of Preventing Iran's Nuclear Weapon Development

Pistol Discovered at Malmö Playground Prompts Police Investigation

A pistol has been found near a playground in Ögårdsparken in Malmö, reports the police on their website. The weapon was found by an adult person and was assessed on the spot to be live.

Pistol Discovered at Malmö Playground Prompts Police Investigation

Minister Urges Diplomacy in Meeting with Rubio on Israel-Iran Conflict

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has during Midsummer Eve been in Washington and met her American colleague Marco Rubio. They are very clear that they put American interests first, she says to TT.

Minister Urges Diplomacy in Meeting with Rubio on Israel-Iran Conflict

Swedish Justice Minister: System Fails to Protect Women

The Swedish judicial system does not protect women sufficiently, says Sweden's Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer. The comment comes after the so-called Nytorgsman was convicted of a rape that occurred while he was conditionally released.

Swedish Justice Minister: System Fails to Protect Women

Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus

Sweden stands out as a country in Europe when it comes to the unified effort to strengthen the defense, according to Kjell Engelbrekt, political scientist at the National Defense College. It is a strength in a defense context, he says to TT.

Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus

EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

The EU Commission's proposal on "greenwashing" risks being laid down after two years of negotiations, after withdrawn support from the conservative party group EPP. .

EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Former Swedbank CEO Bonnesen

The Supreme Court grants leave to appeal to the former Swedbank CEO: Birgitte Bonnesen, who was convicted last year for gross fraud. It is a hugely pleasing message for us, now we have in practice gotten rid of this verdict from the Court of Appeal, says Bonnesen's lawyer Per E Samuelson.

Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Former Swedbank CEO Bonnesen

Investigation Closed for Diplomat Found Dead Amid Espionage Probe

The investigation against the top diplomat who was suspected of espionage and was found dead has been closed, according to court documents. .

Investigation Closed for Diplomat Found Dead Amid Espionage Probe

Waste Queen Fariba Vancor and Nine Others Sentenced in Think Pink Scandal

“Waste Queen” Fariba Vancor and nine more people are sentenced after the environmental scandal Think Pink, where hundreds of thousands of tons of waste were dumped illegally around the country. Seven are sentenced to prison.

Waste Queen Fariba Vancor and Nine Others Sentenced in Think Pink Scandal

Police Criticized for Lacking Routine in Mohamed Case

The National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh and Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) have been questioned in the Justice Committee about the police not acting when the 14-year-old Mohamed was reported missing in 2023. The boy and his friend were later found murdered.

Police Criticized for Lacking Routine in Mohamed Case

Tax Deductions to Boost Private Funding for Swedish Culture

It will be easier to donate money to cultural institutions and museums. Tax deductions will attract more patrons and sponsors.

Tax Deductions to Boost Private Funding for Swedish Culture

Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget. .

Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

SVT Journalist and Actress Birgitta Alm Passes Away at 87

TV journalist and actress Birgitta Alm has passed away after a short illness, according to her daughter Johanna Björkman to TT. Birgitta Alm was born in 1937 and began her career as an actress.

SVT Journalist and Actress Birgitta Alm Passes Away at 87

Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action

For just under a week ago, the activist Greta Thunberg came home from Israel. Now she is demonstrating for the Palestinians' cause in Stockholm.

Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action

Bags Allowed at Diamond League Gala in Stockholm

A question ahead of the Diamond League gala at Stockholm Stadium has been whether the bag ban will still apply. Now, green light is announced for bags, says the gala's competition leader Jan Kowalski to TT.

Bags Allowed at Diamond League Gala in Stockholm

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Israel and Iran to De-escalate Tensions

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) urges Israel and Iran to de-escalation. The parties must come to their senses, she says to TT on Friday.

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Israel and Iran to De-escalate Tensions