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Sweden Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

The Government summoned Israel's ambassador to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday morning due to the severe situation in Gaza. We are appalled by the development in Gaza, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

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

Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) comments on last night's fatal shooting at the Jewish Museum in Washington, USA. In a post on X, she writes that she is "deeply saddened" by the incident and that her thoughts are with "their loved ones and the Jewish people".

Foreign Minister Condemns US Shooting at Jewish Museum as Appalling

Hungary Votes to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament has voted for a Hungarian withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reports Reuters. .

Hungary Votes to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

Government Urges Russia to Prove Commitment to Peace

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) comments on the phone call between the presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin by saying "Ukraine has shown that they want peace and has since March been ready for an unconditional ceasefire". .

Government Urges Russia to Prove Commitment to Peace

Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden will push in the EU to introduce sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in an interview with TT. .

Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) condemns Israel's move to take control of entire Gaza. Then it is important to mark very clearly, says Malmer Stenergard.

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says in a statement that Israel's "plans for an extended military offensive with extensive displacement of civilians are incompatible with international law" and "unacceptable". .

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

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

Kristersson Confirms Contact with Turkey's Erdogan on Journalist Release

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) says that the release of the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been preceded by "intensive contacts" with the Turkish government. .

Kristersson Confirms Contact with Turkey's Erdogan on Journalist Release

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

NATO to Set New Defense Spending Targets, Sweden Backs Ukraine's NATO Aspirations

Already in a month, NATO will be able to make decisions on significantly increased targets for defense expenditures, promises Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Sweden is simultaneously standing up for Ukraine's continued NATO dream.

NATO to Set New Defense Spending Targets, Sweden Backs Ukraine's NATO Aspirations

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard spoke again with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, she tells TT, among others, in conjunction with the NATO meeting in Turkish Belek. .

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

It is up to proof for Russia if they truly want to have any talks, notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). More sanctions are announced.

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

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

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

Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings

The Government Offices have initiated a review of the regulatory framework and routines for ministers' shareholdings. This is according to the Prime Minister's press secretary to TT.

Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings

Iran Criticizes Swedish Politics Amid Ahmadreza Djalali Health Crisis

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggests that Swedish politics "has brought us to where we are today", in response to Sweden's demands that KI researcher Ahmadreza Djalali receives life-saving care in prison in Iran. .

Iran Criticizes Swedish Politics Amid Ahmadreza Djalali Health Crisis

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

Minister Stenergard: Gaza Faces Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard is now speaking out about the situation in Gaza. "What is unfolding before our eyes is the worst humanitarian situation since the war began in October 2023," she says.

Minister Stenergard: Gaza Faces Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Iran Claims Imprisoned Researcher Djalali Has Healthcare Access

Iran claims that the imprisoned Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has "access to healthcare". Djalali has had a heart attack in prison, according to his wife.

Iran Claims Imprisoned Researcher Djalali Has Healthcare Access