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Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now

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Kristersson: Leave Lebanon Now

Wed 31 Jul 2024 11:55 CEST

Thousands of Swedes are in Lebanon at the same time as a regional major war may be imminent. If a crisis breaks out, Sweden has no obligation to evacuate them

Blinken: "The US is not involved"

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Blinken: "The US is not involved"

Wed 31 Jul 2024 08:10 CEST

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that "the USA had no knowledge of or was involved in" the attack where Hamas leader Ismail Haniya was killed. Several countries, including Iran, have reacted strongly to the news of the attack

Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

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Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

Tue 30 Jul 2024 05:15 CEST

As many as 10,000 Swedish citizens may be in Lebanon, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' assessment. In the event of an escalated conflict in the area, people risk being trapped

Flights to Beirut stopped

Flights to Beirut stopped

Mon 29 Jul 2024 11:48 CEST

Several airlines are stopping flights to and from Lebanon's capital Beirut, including Air France-KLM and German Lufthansa.

Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

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Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

Mon 29 Jul 2024 06:24 CEST

Nicolás Maduro has officially been declared the winner of Venezuela's controversial election. But the international criticism is widespread

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Sun 28 Jul 2024 11:45 CEST

Iran warns of consequences

Iran warns of consequences

Sun 28 Jul 2024 08:54 CEST

Main Person Behind Drug Website Arrested in Istanbul

Main Person Behind Drug Website Arrested in Istanbul

Fri 26 Jul 2024 10:23 CEST

The mastermind behind an earlier version of the drug sales site Flugsvamp has been arrested in Istanbul, reports Expressen with reference to the Turkish Hürriyet.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms: Swedish man dies in paragliding accident

Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms: Swedish man dies in paragliding accident

Thu 25 Jul 2024 14:02 CEST

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

Guide: How the Historic Olympic Opening Ceremony Will Unfold

Wed 24 Jul 2024 12:19 CEST

A historic boat trip, a massive security effort and an artist who has made the French right wing furious. Here is a guide ahead of the OS opening ceremony in Paris

Ukraine's Foreign Minister travels to China

Ukraine's Foreign Minister travels to China

Mon 22 Jul 2024 10:26 CEST

Source: Berlin Investigates Death Sentence Against German in Belarus

Source: Berlin Investigates Death Sentence Against German in Belarus

Sat 20 Jul 2024 17:10 CEST

Despite Terror Threat - Free to Wear Blue and Yellow Olympic Gear

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Despite Terror Threat - Free to Wear Blue and Yellow Olympic Gear

Fri 19 Jul 2024 11:57 CEST

Armand Duplantis and the other Swedish Olympic stars can dress as they please and move freely in Paris. Despite the elevated terror threat level in France and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) urging Swedes abroad to exercise caution

Senior North Korean Diplomat Defects

Senior North Korean Diplomat Defects

Tue 16 Jul 2024 14:32 CEST

A North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba has defected and moved to South Korea with his family. It is one of several defections from the ruling elite in the closed country – which likely shakes dictator Kim Jong Un's efforts to strengthen his leadership

China wants to promote Hamas and Fatah's "reconciliation"

China wants to promote Hamas and Fatah's "reconciliation"

Tue 16 Jul 2024 10:47 CEST

Blinken expresses concern over death toll in Gaza

Blinken expresses concern over death toll in Gaza

Tue 16 Jul 2024 07:23 CEST

World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

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World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

Sun 14 Jul 2024 01:44 CEST

Strong reactions are pouring in after the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign meeting in Pennsylvania. "Sweden stands behind the USA and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery", writes Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens travel advisory for Algeria

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs tightens travel advisory for Algeria

Fri 12 Jul 2024 17:57 CEST

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Mon 8 Jul 2024 04:11 CEST

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a visit he himself calls "peace mission 3. 0"

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

Sun 7 Jul 2024 01:08 CEST

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Minister David Lammy is on his first European tour. On Sunday, he travelled to Sweden

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirms fourth death sentence in Iraq

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirms fourth death sentence in Iraq

Fri 5 Jul 2024 12:59 CEST

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirms that a fourth Swede has been sentenced to death in Iraq.

Denmark tightens its travel advisory to Israel

Denmark tightens its travel advisory to Israel

Thu 4 Jul 2024 17:10 CEST

Chinese Nationals Killed in Mine Attack in Congo-Kinshasa

Chinese Nationals Killed in Mine Attack in Congo-Kinshasa

Thu 4 Jul 2024 12:03 CEST

Summons Iraqi Diplomat after Death Sentences

Summons Iraqi Diplomat after Death Sentences

Thu 4 Jul 2024 07:17 CEST

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) is summoning Iraq's chargé d'affaires to protest against the death sentences in Iraq against three Swedish citizens. Prison sentences can be imposed instead, says Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party)