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Sweden-China Relations Strained Over Gui Minhai's Imprisonment
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Sweden-China Relations Strained Over Gui Minhai's Imprisonment

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is in Beijing on the anniversary of the Swedish publisher Gui Minhai's deprivation of liberty. There she has met her Chinese counterpart
Manifestation Marks 10 Years of Gui Minhai's Captivity in China
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Manifestation Marks 10 Years of Gui Minhai's Captivity in China

It has been ten years since the Swedish poet and publisher Gui Minhai was deprived of his freedom in Thailand and taken to China. On the anniversary, a manifestation is being held outside China's embassy in Stockholm
Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts
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Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts

Sweden increases its contribution to Nato's defense 2026. Among other things, Sweden will participate in the new operation to strengthen the eastern flank
Sweden Supports Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado
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Sweden Supports Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado

María Corina Machado is a brave woman and Sweden supports the opposition in Venezuela, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard. The choice of Nobel Peace Prize winner is a stance for the vulnerable democracy, assesses peace researcher
Kristersson Welcomes Israel-Hamas Peace Plan's First Step
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Kristersson Welcomes Israel-Hamas Peace Plan's First Step

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first step in the plan for peace in Gaza.
Parliament's Safety Net Becomes Permanent After Tomato Attack
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Parliament's Safety Net Becomes Permanent After Tomato Attack

The safety net that was put up for trial in the parliament after the tomato attack on Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) will remain, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.
Swedes Detained in Israel May Be Flown Out Tomorrow, Says Foreign Minister
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Swedes Detained in Israel May Be Flown Out Tomorrow, Says Foreign Minister

The nine Swedish activists who are being detained in Israel may be allowed to leave the country on Monday, according to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). Anna Fransson, spokesperson for Global Movement to Gaza Sweden, tells TT that the Swedes will be deported to Greece
Global Reactions to US Peace Plan for Gaza
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Global Reactions to US Peace Plan for Gaza

Cautious hopes and verbal praise were expressed around the world when the USA presented its peace plan for Gaza – which was approved by Israel.
Swedish Foreign Minister Urges UN to Embrace Pippi Longstocking's Spirit
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Swedish Foreign Minister Urges UN to Embrace Pippi Longstocking's Spirit

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) spoke before the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday night Swedish time. In her speech, Malmer Stenergard emphasized Sweden's stance that the UN must work to put an end to the wars that are ongoing in, among other places, Ukraine and Gaza
Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Returns to Evin Prison
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Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Returns to Evin Prison

Death-sentenced KI researcher Ahmadreza Djalali was taken from the Iranian Evin prison last summer. After that, all signs of life from him disappeared
Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition
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Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition

The last few days have seen a number of Western countries choose to recognize a Palestinian state. Sweden chose to recognize Palestine as early as 2014 – but Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is now downplaying the significance of the decision
King Carl Gustaf Meets Zelenskyj in New York to Show Support
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King Carl Gustaf Meets Zelenskyj in New York to Show Support

King Carl Gustaf has met Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj in New York to show his "tireless support".
Swedish Journalist Faces Terror Charges in Turkey Trial
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Swedish Journalist Faces Terror Charges in Turkey Trial

Joakim Medin's fate is in the hands of a Turkish court. On Thursday, the trial for terrorist offenses against the Swedish journalist begins
Sweden Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali Immediately
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Sweden Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali Immediately

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has had a bilateral meeting with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi about the imprisoned Swedish-Iranian Ahmadreza Djalali.
NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations
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NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations

Nato is ready to militarily defend its airspace if Russia continues to violate it. This is stated by Britain's Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper in a speech to the UN
No Criminal Investigation for Mattias Karlsson's "Monsters" Post
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No Criminal Investigation for Mattias Karlsson's "Monsters" Post

Prosecutors will not initiate any preliminary investigation against The Moderate Party's group leader Mattias Karlsson, who was reported to the police after a criticized post on X where he described demonstrators as "monsters".
Mattias Karlsson of The Moderate Party Reported to Police for Incitement
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Mattias Karlsson of The Moderate Party Reported to Police for Incitement

The activist group Jewish Anti-Zionist Alliance states that a police report has been filed against The Moderate Party's group leader in the parliament Mattias Karlsson for incitement against an ethnic group.
Orbán Criticizes Swedish Government as Unfriendly to Hungary
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Orbán Criticizes Swedish Government as Unfriendly to Hungary

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticizes Sweden in another post on X addressed to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Foreign Minister Defends Controversial Statement on Protesters
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Foreign Minister Defends Controversial Statement on Protesters

Earlier in the week, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) shared further a post on X where demonstrators were called "monsters" – a "strong expression", according to the minister. But it also reflects the frustration that I and many with me feel for the situation that Jews have today in Sweden, she says
Green Party Reports Swedish Government for Inaction on Genocide Prevention
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Green Party Reports Swedish Government for Inaction on Genocide Prevention

Green party reports the government to the Constitutional Committee for not acting sufficiently to prevent genocide and violating international law, reports Svenska Dagbladet.
Protest Near Stockholm Jewish School Targets Israeli Soldier
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Protest Near Stockholm Jewish School Targets Israeli Soldier

A dozen demonstrators stood near a Jewish school in Stockholm on Monday afternoon – something that has made politicians from several parties furious. The demonstration, which took place after school hours, was according to the demonstrators directed against an Israeli soldier who is said to have held a lecture in a local premises in direct connection to the school
Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage
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Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Monday afternoon outside the Jewish school in central Stockholm.
Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict
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Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict

A drone violated Romania's airspace in connection with a Russian attack in Ukraine. "Yet another unacceptable violation of Nato's airspace", writes Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports
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Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

Donald Trump promises to introduce "significant sanctions" against Russia – if all NATO countries stop importing oil from the country and introduce the same sanctions. "I am ready to 'go' when you are", writes the President of the United States on social media
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