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Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

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.

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

The Government has appointed Jan Knutsson as Sweden's new ambassador to Nato's political headquarters in Brussels. Knutsson is currently cabinet secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

He becomes Sweden's new Nato Ambassador

Still Unclear About Detainees in Iraq

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).

Still Unclear About Detainees in Iraq

Ambassador summoned following Russian airspace violation

The Foreign Office summoned the Russian ambassador on Tuesday. The reason was to mark the Russian violation of Swedish airspace that took place on Friday, writes [the Foreign Office](https://www.

Ambassador summoned following Russian airspace violation

Djalali to Kristersson: You left me helpless

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.

Djalali to Kristersson: You left me helpless

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

Johan Floderus's dad, Matts Floderus, writes to [TV4](https://www. tv4.

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

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

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.

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

Professor on the Release: Unique Case

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.

Professor on the Release: Unique Case

Nazi-looted art removed from museum

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

Nazi-looted art removed from museum

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

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.

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

USA labels Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organisation

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".

USA labels Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organisation

Death Sentence in Iraq Confirmed - Diplomat Summoned

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.

Death Sentence in Iraq Confirmed - Diplomat Summoned

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

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.

Russian money guarantees new billions to Ukraine

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy

Russia is demanding that the woman arrested in Denmark on suspicion of espionage be released immediately. The demand is being made by Maria Zacharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Wednesday.

Russia to Denmark: Release suspected spy

EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

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.

EU threatens China with electric car tariffs in July

Group to Counter Russian Disinformation

USA and Poland have created a multinational group to counter Russian disinformation about the war in Ukraine, according to the US State Department. Among the countries participating are Sweden, as stated by Latvia's Foreign Ministry.

Group to Counter Russian Disinformation

Houthi Movement: Aid Workers are a Spy Network

The Iran-backed Houthi movement claims to have seized a "spy network", after aid workers, including eleven UN employees, were kidnapped last week. "An American-Israeli spy network was caught", the movement states in a statement, without providing any evidence to support the allegations.

Houthi Movement: Aid Workers are a Spy Network

Rebels storm against the UN's Swedish office

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.

Rebels storm against the UN's Swedish office

Denmark takes a seat in the Security Council

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).

Denmark takes a seat in the Security Council

Strong reactions to Israeli school attack

Israel has carried out an attack on a UN school in central Gaza Strip, which according to Israel was used by the terrorist-designated Hamas. At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in the attack, which has been met with strong words from the international community.

Strong reactions to Israeli school attack

Swedish Tenn wins the government's export prize

One Hundred Year Anniversary Swedish Tenn Wins Government's Export Prize for Cultural and Creative Industries 2023. .

Swedish Tenn wins the government's export prize

Swedish top diplomat summoned in Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that Sweden's chargé d'affaires in Iran has been to a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran after being summoned there. .

Swedish top diplomat summoned in Iran

Swedish gangs as intermediaries for Iran – this is what has happened

The criminal networks Foxtrot and Rumba have carried out an act against Israel's embassy in Stockholm on behalf of Iran, according to Israel's intelligence agency Mossad. The Swedish Security Service Säpo has confirmed that Iran is using Swedish gangs as intermediaries.

Swedish gangs as intermediaries for Iran – this is what has happened

Large companies called up to the Foreign Ministry about sanctions

Swedish large companies have been called to the Foreign Ministry since the European Commission alerted about suspected transactions, writes Dagens Nyheter. The companies deny that they have intentionally circumvented Russian sanctions.

Large companies called up to the Foreign Ministry about sanctions