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Sweden Updates Travel Advisory for Western Ukraine

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has changed its travel advisory for the western parts of Ukraine – from covering all trips to applying to non-essential trips. The advisory against all travel remains in place for the other parts of Ukraine.
Sweden Updates Travel Advisory for Western Ukraine

Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting

The 31-year-old who is suspected of having shot dead two employees at Israel's embassy in the USA is charged with murder. Israel's Prime Minister promises strengthened security at embassies.
Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting

Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors.
Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

The EU Commission is to examine whether Israel's actions in Gaza breach the terms of the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. But there is as yet no agreement on sanctions against Israeli ministers or settlers.
EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

UK-Iran Diplomatic Tensions Escalate After Spy Arrests

The United Kingdom has arrested three suspected spies from Iran. This is followed by diplomatic counter-measures where the countries have summoned each other's diplomats.
UK-Iran Diplomatic Tensions Escalate After Spy Arrests

Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says that he will talk to the President of Russia, Putin, on Monday. The talk will, among other things, deal with "stopping the bloodshed", writes Trump on his social media platform Truth Social.
Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

Journalist Joakim Medin Released from Turkish Prison After 51 Days

In 51 days, journalist Joakim Medin was imprisoned in Turkey. Now he is free and back home in Sweden.
Journalist Joakim Medin Released from Turkish Prison After 51 Days

Foreign Minister Stenergard: No Concessions in Medin's Release

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.
Foreign Minister Stenergard: No Concessions in Medin's Release

Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After 51 Days in Turkish Detention

The journalist Joakim Medin was imprisoned in Turkey for 51 days. Late on Friday evening, he was back on Swedish soil.
Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After 51 Days in Turkish Detention

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

The 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.
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

The 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.
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is deeply affected after the news of a staff member's death. .
Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Diplomat Suspected of Espionage Found Dead; No Crime Suspected

A 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.
Diplomat Suspected of Espionage Found Dead; No Crime Suspected

Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

The 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.
Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

Iran Summons Swedish Ambassador Over Embassy Incident

Sweden's ambassador to Iran, Mathias Otterstedt, was summoned to the foreign ministry in Tehran at the beginning of May, writes[](https://www. svd.
Iran Summons Swedish Ambassador Over Embassy Incident

Former Iranian Hostages Urge Sweden to Swap Medical Aid for Djalali

Sweden 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).
Former Iranian Hostages Urge Sweden to Swap Medical Aid for Djalali

Foreign Ministry Employee Suspected of Mishandling Confidential Data

A 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.
Foreign Ministry Employee Suspected of Mishandling Confidential Data

Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

The suspected spy diplomat who was arrested during a raid on Sunday has been released on bail. He has now been taken to hospital.
Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

The diplomat suspected of espionage who was apprehended during a raid on Sunday has been released. He has now been taken to hospital.
Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

Saab Shares Bought by State Secretary Before Gripen Jet Deal with Hungary

State 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. .
Saab Shares Bought by State Secretary Before Gripen Jet Deal with Hungary

Djalali Denied Proper Medical Care After Heart Attack in Iranian Prison

The 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.
Djalali Denied Proper Medical Care After Heart Attack in Iranian Prison

India and Pakistan Discuss Potential De-escalation Amid Ongoing Tensions

India 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.
India and Pakistan Discuss Potential De-escalation Amid Ongoing Tensions

Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

The 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.
Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

The Government has appointed a successor to Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. It will be Ambassador Tobias Thyberg.
Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser
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