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Swedish man sentenced in Russia for fighting with Ukraine

Swedish man sentenced in Russia for fighting with Ukraine

Thu 27 Jun 2024 15:43 CEST

Kristersson on Iran travellers: "Deeply provocative"

Kristersson on Iran travellers: "Deeply provocative"

Wed 26 Jun 2024 12:17 CEST

SVT and SR banned in Russia

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SVT and SR banned in Russia

Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:17 CEST

BBC and SR banned by Russia, reports state news agency Ria. The two Swedish public service companies are on a long list of European media outlets that are prohibited

Kristersson on Djalali: I Understand the Desperation

Kristersson on Djalali: I Understand the Desperation

Tue 25 Jun 2024 11:29 CEST

The Swedish-Iranian imprisoned researcher Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran is to go on hunger strike in protest against the Swedish government. I understand more than well the desperation that both he and his relatives feel, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)

Russia warns USA of consequences after attack on Crimea

Russia warns USA of consequences after attack on Crimea

Mon 24 Jun 2024 11:40 CEST

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

Thu 20 Jun 2024 11:36 CEST

Despite the Foreign Ministry's advice, Swedes continue to travel to Iran, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party). Something he now strongly opposes

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

Thu 20 Jun 2024 11:01 CEST

Still Unclear About Detainees in Iraq

Still Unclear About Detainees in Iraq

Wed 19 Jun 2024 11:08 CEST

A Swedish national has been sentenced to death in Iraq. Whether two other Swedes have received the same sentence remains unclear, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party)

Ambassador summoned following Russian airspace violation

Ambassador summoned following Russian airspace violation

Tue 18 Jun 2024 17:18 CEST

Djalali to Kristersson: You left me helpless

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Djalali to Kristersson: You left me helpless

Tue 18 Jun 2024 14:47 CEST

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali turns directly to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M). Mr Prime Minister, you decided to leave me behind with a great risk of being executed

Floderus's Dad: "The Nightmare is Finally Over"

Floderus's Dad: "The Nightmare is Finally Over"

Mon 17 Jun 2024 19:24 CEST

Djalali's Wife in Protest: Why Was He Left Behind?

Djalali's Wife in Protest: Why Was He Left Behind?

Mon 17 Jun 2024 12:24 CEST

The doctor and researcher Ahmadreza Djalali is still in an Iranian prison, where he has been sitting since 2016. He was not included in the prisoner exchange at the weekend

Professor on the Release: Unique Case

Professor on the Release: Unique Case

Sat 15 Jun 2024 19:25 CEST

That Hamid Noury is released from Swedish prison and sent to Iran is a "breach of the Swedish judicial system's sovereignty". This is the opinion of Ove Bring, professor emeritus of international law

Nazi-looted art removed from museum

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Nazi-looted art removed from museum

Sat 15 Jun 2024 12:38 CEST

Five paintings are being removed from Kunsthaus Zürich in Switzerland following new guidelines for art stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War.

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

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The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

Sat 15 Jun 2024 12:14 CEST

The Foreign Office will summon the Russian ambassador to mark its disapproval of the incident, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. This follows the violation of Swedish airspace

USA labels Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organisation

USA labels Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organisation

Fri 14 Jun 2024 20:54 CEST

USA's Foreign Department has blacklisted the Nazi organisation Nordic Resistance Movement (NMR). Three high-ranking individuals in the organisation are also classified as "global terrorists"

Death Sentence in Iraq Confirmed - Diplomat Summoned

Death Sentence in Iraq Confirmed - Diplomat Summoned

Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:53 CEST

Iraqi authorities have confirmed that a Swedish citizen has been sentenced to death in Iraq, announces the Swedish Foreign Ministry. Two more Swedes are reported to have been detained for involvement in the murder of a gangland figure, but what sentences they have been given, if any, are unclear

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:20 CEST

Leaders of the G7 countries are in agreement to lend Ukraine up to 50 billion dollars with frozen Russian assets as collateral. The agreement is confirmed by the host country, Italy

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy

Wed 12 Jun 2024 13:38 CEST

EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

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EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

Wed 12 Jun 2024 10:09 CEST

The EU is threatening China with tariffs of up to 38 per cent on the import of electric cars. Everything comes into force in July – if China does not act

Group to Counter Russian Disinformation

Group to Counter Russian Disinformation

Mon 10 Jun 2024 20:40 CEST

Houthi Movement: Aid Workers are a Spy Network

Houthi Movement: Aid Workers are a Spy Network

Mon 10 Jun 2024 19:43 CEST

Rebels storm against the UN's Swedish office

Rebels storm against the UN's Swedish office

Fri 7 Jun 2024 12:02 CEST

Several aid workers and UN employees were kidnapped in Yemen on Thursday by Houthi rebels. The group reportedly attacked the office used by the UN's envoy to the country, the Swede Hans Grundberg

Denmark takes a seat in the Security Council

Denmark takes a seat in the Security Council

Thu 6 Jun 2024 17:27 CEST

Denmark will become one of the five countries that from next year will take up a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council. A big day for Danish foreign policy, says Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M)