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Danish citizens can travel to China without a visa

Danish citizens can travel to China without a visa

Fri 27 Sept 2024 11:53 CEST

China's 1,000-mile robot alarms after test

China's 1,000-mile robot alarms after test

Thu 26 Sept 2024 09:12 CEST

It may have been the first display of arms of its kind since 1980. Now, a number of neighboring countries are protesting against China's robot test in the Pacific Ocean

After the Iranian Attack: Strong Protest Expressed

After the Iranian Attack: Strong Protest Expressed

Wed 25 Sept 2024 12:28 CEST

In an Iranian special operation, a Swedish company was hacked and thousands of SMS about avenging Koran burnings were sent out. I'm unfortunately not that surprised, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) about the IT attack

Kristersson to Swedes in Lebanon: "Go home"

Kristersson to Swedes in Lebanon: "Go home"

Wed 25 Sept 2024 12:08 CEST

Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

Thousands of Swedes believed to be still in Lebanon

Tue 24 Sept 2024 20:44 CEST

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

Tue 24 Sept 2024 09:07 CEST

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is summoning Iran's chargé d'affairs after the revelation that the country was behind a major cyberattack last summer. Iran, in turn, dismisses the allegations as baseless accusations that "poison" the countries' relations

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners Reportedly Pardoned

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners Reportedly Pardoned

Fri 20 Sept 2024 12:25 CEST

Thousands of prisoners are being pardoned in Iran, reports the country's controlled media.

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

Ceasefire a long way off according to US sources

Fri 20 Sept 2024 04:51 CEST

American top officials believe that an agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-stamped Hamas is unlikely before President Joe Biden's term expires in January, reports the Wall Street Journal.

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

Wed 18 Sept 2024 05:18 CEST

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

USA hopes for Sweden's help in North Korea

Tue 17 Sept 2024 02:19 CEST

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Sun 15 Sept 2024 02:47 CEST

Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

Swedish Diplomats Back in North Korea

Fri 13 Sept 2024 19:42 CEST

Sweden has once again diplomats on site in North Korea – for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Fri 13 Sept 2024 10:30 CEST

Russia is expelling six British diplomats, individuals whom Moscow accuses of espionage. The United Kingdom is dismissing the allegations as "completely unfounded"

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Thu 12 Sept 2024 16:34 CEST

German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"

German Anger towards Trump: "Not Building Coal-Fired Power Plants"

Wed 11 Sept 2024 15:43 CEST

Donald Trump seems to have provoked Germany during last night's debate against Kamala Harris. Now Berlin is engaging in a war of words with the former president

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

Ukraine: Arms restrictions must be lifted

Wed 11 Sept 2024 12:15 CEST

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha says that all restrictions on using American and British weapons in Russia must cease. At the same time, the USA and the UK announce that the countries are sending more support to Ukraine

The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

Tue 10 Sept 2024 16:46 CEST

Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is thrown straight into the international hot air in her job as new Foreign Minister. But she assures that she has both the endurance and impatience required

The new government will hold for two terms

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The new government will hold for two terms

Tue 10 Sept 2024 15:03 CEST

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

Afghanistan's Embassy in Norway Closes

Tue 10 Sept 2024 10:10 CEST

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

Task: Lighter sentence for Swedish death row inmate

Sun 8 Sept 2024 18:18 CEST

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Sun 8 Sept 2024 17:55 CEST

Sudan's regime rejects a UN demand for an "independent and impartial" force to protect millions of vulnerable inhabitants. The WHO chief says that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the civil war that has lasted for 16 months

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

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Billström denies rift: Good relationship

Thu 5 Sept 2024 09:54 CEST

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) denies that a rift has arisen between him and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and that this would have led to his resignation. He avoids answering whether he was offered the job as EU Commissioner

They can take over after Billström

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They can take over after Billström

Thu 5 Sept 2024 06:21 CEST

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister.

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Wed 4 Sept 2024 18:07 CEST

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) announced on Wednesday that he is resigning and leaving politics in connection with the opening of the Riksdag next week.