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Foreign Ministry Eases Travel Advisory for Israel and Palestine

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is easing its travel advisory for parts of Israel and Palestine, due to changes in the security situation. .

Foreign Ministry Eases Travel Advisory for Israel and Palestine

Bob Vylan's US Visa Revoked After Controversial Glastonbury Performance

The US Department of State has banned Bob Vylan from performing in the country. Other festivals have also cancelled the English punk rap group after the criticized performance at Glastonbury on Saturday, where the audience was led in the chant "death to IDF", according to NBC News.

Bob Vylan's US Visa Revoked After Controversial Glastonbury Performance

Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

USA is stopping certain promised arms deliveries to Ukraine, in light of concerns that the country's own arsenal has decreased too much, according to the White House. Ukraine responds by summoning a high-ranking American diplomat in Kyiv.

Ukraine Seeks EU Support After US Halts Arms Deliveries

Travel Companies Advise Caution Amid Spain's Extreme Heat

Worried about the extreme heat in Spain? But it's not possible to cancel or change the sun trip just because it's hot. It's also nothing the travelers are asking for, according to the charter companies.

Travel Companies Advise Caution Amid Spain's Extreme Heat

Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict

In late May, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli ambassador due to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Has Israel taken the criticism to heart? We hear the criticism from Sweden, and we hear the criticism from the EU, but when Israel is fighting for its survival against radical forces that want to annihilate us, we expect our friends to understand our situation, says Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman to TT.

Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict

Foreign Ministry Warns Swedish Tourists of Extreme Heat in Spain

A heat wave of at least four days is expected to hit Spain, with temperatures over 40 degrees as a result. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now warns Swedish tourists about the heat.

Foreign Ministry Warns Swedish Tourists of Extreme Heat in Spain

49 Killed in Gaza Attacks Over 24 Hours

At least 49 people have been killed by Israeli attacks during Friday evening and Saturday morning, according to healthcare personnel. The attacks have, among other things, taken place at a sports arena where displaced Palestinians have sought shelter and against multi-family houses in Gaza City, as well as a tent camp in the al-Mawasi area, which Israel previously designated as a safe zone.

49 Killed in Gaza Attacks Over 24 Hours

Håkan Jevrell Resigns as State Secretary Amid Job Application

Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) state secretary Håkan Jevrell is leaving his post, writes [Expressen. ](https://www.

Håkan Jevrell Resigns as State Secretary Amid Job Application

Khamenei Calls Iran's Actions a Victory Over USA and Israel

Iran dealt "a slap in the face" to the USA and also defeated Israel. This is claimed by Iran's supreme leader as he now, after several days of silence and growing question marks, for the first time comments on the end of the warfare.

Khamenei Calls Iran's Actions a Victory Over USA and Israel

Iran's Nuclear Capability Deteriorates After US Attacks, Expert Says

Iran's will to develop nuclear weapons may have grown stronger after the US attack on several facilities over the weekend. But nuclear weapons expert Fredrik Nielsen assesses the risk that they actually enrich uranium fully as small – at least in the short term.

Iran's Nuclear Capability Deteriorates After US Attacks, Expert Says

Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

The German government will stop supporting organizations that rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, reports a source at the Foreign Ministry to AFP. > The federal government does not plan to provide further financial support to non-governmental organizations engaged in civil sea rescue, says the source.

Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

US State Department Warns Americans in Sweden to Stay Vigilant

The US Department of State urges its citizens in Sweden to "exercise increased caution and be aware of their surroundings, especially near the American embassy", reports [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.

US State Department Warns Americans in Sweden to Stay Vigilant

Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Passes Away at 98

The Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has passed away. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says on social media that he "sculpted Italy's soul".

Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Passes Away at 98

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

Putin Condemns Attacks on Iran and Pledges Support

Russia's president Vladimir Putin condemns the weekend's attacks on Iran's nuclear power plants and promises that Russia will "make efforts to help the Iranian people". .

Putin Condemns Attacks on Iran and Pledges Support

Kristersson Urges Diplomacy Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions

The Government is following the development of events hour by hour after the weekend's attacks on Iran's nuclear power plants, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in the EU Committee. .

Kristersson Urges Diplomacy Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions

Trump Signals Openness to Regime Change in Iran

USA's president Donald Trump questions the future of Iran's theocratic regime – and seems to imply that he wants to see a regime change. .

Trump Signals Openness to Regime Change in Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Moscow Amid US Tensions

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Moscow to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin after the American attacks on Iran. .

Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Moscow Amid US Tensions

Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is pleased that the opposition leader Sergej Tichanovskij has been released by the regime in Minsk – and thanks Trump for the US's effort. The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen demands that the pressure on Belarus leader Aleksandr Lukasjenko be increased.

Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Grenade Thrown at Norwegian Ambassador's Home in Israel

A grenade has been thrown at the residence of Norway's ambassador to Israel, Per Egil Selvaag, confirms the Norwegian Foreign Ministry. No one has been injured.

Grenade Thrown at Norwegian Ambassador's Home in Israel

USA Reopens Visa Process for Foreign Students with Social Media Checks

The American presidency reopens the visa process for foreign students – but requires access to their social media accounts. .

USA Reopens Visa Process for Foreign Students with Social Media Checks

Greece Evacuates Swedes and Others from Israel to Europe

Several hundred people from Greece and other countries have been evacuated from Israel and then flown to Europe, announce Greek and Polish authorities. According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) at least one of the passengers was a Swedish citizen.

Greece Evacuates Swedes and Others from Israel to Europe

US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed for Three Days

The US embassy in Jerusalem will be closed for the next three days, announces the American Foreign Department. "We have no messages about assisting American private individuals to leave at the moment", it says in a security message published on social media.

US Embassy in Jerusalem Closed for Three Days

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Ilya Salmanzadeh receives the government's music export prize. The star producer is the man behind famous hit songs with Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize