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Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

The Benelux countries are pushing for tougher EU measures against Israel due to the development in Gaza. What we are seeing is an absolute shame, fumes Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

The dispute surrounding the antisemitism-accused Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is problematic for the Left Party, according to political scientist Ulf Bjereld. A divided party has a harder time attracting voters, he says.

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Lorena Delgado Varas refuses to leave the Riksdag – despite the Left Party's board urging her to resign after accusations of anti-Semitism. Now, two camps are emerging within the party.

Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

The Left Party is demanding that Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas resign from her political assignments, following allegations of anti-Semitism. Delgado Varas is refusing.

Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

Joakim Medin Awaits Trial in Turkey Despite Conditional Sentence

The Editor-in-Chief of Dagens ETC is cautiously relieved over the news that Joakim Medin receives a conditional sentence in Turkey. It is a success in terms of Joakim being able to come home as soon as possible, says Andreas Gustavsson.

Joakim Medin Awaits Trial in Turkey Despite Conditional Sentence

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

Our time is described as "probably the most dramatic period in modern history", when Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers hold a top meeting on Bornholm. Together with Germany, Poland, and France, a strong support for Ukraine is expressed at a crucial moment.

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

Swedish Foreign Minister Hopes for Quick Resolution in Journalist's Turkey Trial

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) hopes for a "swift process" for the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin who is imprisoned in Turkey. On Wednesday, the trial against Medin for the charge "insulting the president" begins.

Swedish Foreign Minister Hopes for Quick Resolution in Journalist's Turkey Trial

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

King Carl XVI Gustaf to Plant Oak with King Charles in England

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are traveling to the United Kingdom on May 1 to visit King Charles and Queen Camilla. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard is also joining the trip.

King Carl XVI Gustaf to Plant Oak with King Charles in England

Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Near Breaking Point in Iranian Prison

For nine years, the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been imprisoned in Iran. His health has deteriorated severely over the years due to what he describes as torture-like conditions.

Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Near Breaking Point in Iranian Prison

Kristersson Questions Dadgostar's Stance Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy

According to Världen idag, V-top Lorena Delgado Varas is said to have "liked" among other things anti-Semitic comments on Instagram. "Where does the boundary actually go for Nooshi Dadgostar?", comments Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

Kristersson Questions Dadgostar's Stance Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Sweden is currently analyzing the charges against freelance journalist Joakim Medin, and embassy staff will try to attend the trial next week. Our goal is still to get Joakim Medin home as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial

The journalist Joakim Medin is being prosecuted in Turkey for terrorist crimes and insulting the president. He risks a total of 12 years in prison, reports Dagens ETC.

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

About 20 Swedes have been evacuated from Gaza on Wednesday, confirms Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) to SR Ekot. .

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

The Russian ambassador has been summoned by the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, the government reports on its website. .

Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

The EU Commission proposes equivalent to 17 billion kronor in support for Palestinian reconstruction. "The EU remains fully committed to the two-state solution", says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

Russia's bloody attack on Sumy in Ukraine sparks new condemnations in the EU – but also calls to the USA. Russia's leader mocks their goodwill, says Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.

EU Condemns Russia's Attack on Sumy, Urges Stronger US Response

US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries

Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy to Ukraine, joins the chorus of condemnations of Russia's attack on Ukrainian Sumy, where over 30 people were killed. The attack "crosses all boundaries of decency", he writes on X.

US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries

Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone

Joakim Medin has for the first time since he was arrested two weeks ago spoken with his wife Sofie Axelsson on the phone. .

Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone

Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

Sweden will host NATO's informal foreign minister meeting in 2026. The meeting will be held in Helsingborg in May, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Sweden to Host NATO Foreign Ministers in Helsingborg, May 2026

Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions

Sweden is lagging behind other countries when it comes to conflicts of interest and should tighten the rules for ministers' stock purchases, according to the organization Transparency International Sweden. .

Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions

Swedish Minister Pushes for Journalist's Release in Talks with Turkey

We do what we can to get Joakim Medin home as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) after meeting her Turkish counterpart in Brussels. I was very clear, says the Foreign Minister.

Swedish Minister Pushes for Journalist's Release in Talks with Turkey

Swedish Foreign Minister to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard will have a meeting with Turkey's counterpart regarding the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. .

Swedish Foreign Minister to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey