The journalist Joakim Medin had "absolutely not" been released without the efforts from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). She emphasizes that Sweden has not made any concessions. There has been no exchange of favors whatsoever.
Swedish politicsThe journalist Joakim Medin was imprisoned in Turkey for 51 days. Late on Friday evening, he was back on Swedish soil. This has happened.
SwedenThe journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed.
Swedish politicsThe journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed.
Swedish politicsForeign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is deeply affected after the news of a staff member's death.
Swedish politicsA diplomat at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs who was arrested on Sunday suspected of espionage has been found dead. The police suspect no crime in connection with the death. I was reached by this terrible news early this morning, says the man's lawyer Anton Strand.
SwedenThe Security Service has two separate ongoing criminal investigations against staff at the Government Offices. One person is suspected of espionage and another of unauthorized handling of confidential information. The prosecutor simultaneously denies reports that there are links to the process involving journalist Joakim Medin, who is imprisoned in Turkey.
Swedish politicsSweden should export medical equipment that Iran needs in exchange for Swedish-Iranian Ahmadreza Djalali, who is imprisoned in Tehran. This is suggested by 21 people who were previously imprisoned in an open letter to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Swedish politicsA highly placed Foreign Ministry employee is suspected of gross unauthorized handling of confidential information, according to information obtained by Dagens Nyheter. "It concerns a serious criminal suspicion," writes Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.
Swedish politicsThe suspected spy diplomat who was arrested during a raid on Sunday has been released on bail. He has now been taken to hospital. He has come to harm in the operation carried out by the police, says his lawyer.
CrimeThe diplomat suspected of espionage who was apprehended during a raid on Sunday has been released. He has now been taken to hospital. He has come to harm in the operation carried out by the police, says his lawyer.
CrimeState Secretary Diana Janse (The Moderate Party) bought shares in Saab the day before Sweden signed a billion-dollar agreement on new Jas fighter jets with Hungary, reports Aftonbladet.
Swedish politicsThe Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is imprisoned in Iran, still not received proper care, after having suffered a heart attack last week. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) demands that he receives specialist care.
Swedish politicsIndia has attacked three Pakistani military bases, one outside the capital Islamabad, according to Pakistan's military. Pakistan has responded with rocket attacks against Indian military bases. Both countries claim to be ready to de-escalate the tense situation if the other party does so as well.
WorldThe imprisoned Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has had a heart attack, according to his wife Vida Mehrannia and lawyer Nima Rostami. Djalali, who was arrested in Iran in 2016 and is sentenced to death accused of espionage, is to be alive.
SwedenThe Government has appointed a successor to Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. It will be Ambassador Tobias Thyberg.
Swedish politicsIn the negotiations on high tariffs, the USA is pressing other countries to approve Elon Musk's satellite network Starlink. Several collaborations have been initiated following the trade talks.
WorldIndia and Pakistan must show restraint and not escalate the situation. This is the message from several world leaders – including Sweden's Prime Minister – after the Indian attack on Pakistan-controlled regions in Kashmir. The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is strengthening its travel advisory.
WorldRussia's president Vladimir Putin and China's president Xi Jinping will discuss the Ukraine war in Moscow on Thursday, reports the Kremlin's headquarters.
ConflictsThe Government is pushing Turkey to bring home the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin – but it's tough, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) on his way into SVT's party leader debate.
Swedish politicsIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the mediating country Qatar of "playing for both sides" in the attempts to reach a new agreement on ceasefire in Gaza – and claims himself that Israel stands for "civilisation". Qatar's Foreign Ministry believes that the comments are "inflammatory".
ConflictsHe is not only the Minister for Foreign Affairs and temporary head of USAID and the American National Archives. When President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz now leaves his post, Marco Rubio steps in and replaces him. Rubio's superpower: He never seems to forget who he works for.
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