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EU outrage over attack on UN force
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EU outrage over attack on UN force

A united EU demands an immediate stop to attacks on UN soldiers in Lebanon. Unacceptable, says Foreign Minister Josep Borrell
"They know what nuclear weapons really mean"
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"They know what nuclear weapons really mean"

A peace prize that reminds of the dangers of nuclear weapons, in a time of escalating threats. This is how the decision to award the Japanese grassroots organization Nihon Hidankyo this year's prize is described
Three Suspects After Tomato Attack in Parliament
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Three Suspects After Tomato Attack in Parliament

Two women and one man are suspected of having been involved in the tomato attack against the Foreign Minister last week. They have been served suspicion of crime, says preliminary investigation leader Josefine Loob to TT
Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"
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Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"

The party leaders of the Riksdag have had a meeting today about the tomato attack against the Foreign Minister in the Riksdag last week. "I have discussed issues concerning security in the Riksdag with the party leaders today", says Speaker Andreas Norlén to TT
This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense
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This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense

Sweden will contribute with forces to NATO both on land, at sea, and in the air next year, the government announces. This is a historic decision
Security Chief: There is Reason for Self-Criticism
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Security Chief: There is Reason for Self-Criticism

After the attack directed at the Foreign Minister during a debate in the parliament, the security work will be reviewed. There is always reason to be self-critical, says the parliament's security chief Niklas Åström, who still claims that the security is good in the parliament building
Stenergard on the attack: Very unpleasant
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Stenergard on the attack: Very unpleasant

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had tomatoes thrown at her during a debate in the parliament's chamber. It was a very unpleasant situation, she says to TT
The Minister is Concerned about the Consequences of the War
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The Minister is Concerned about the Consequences of the War

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is worried that the conflict in the Middle East will spread. We can already see that the conflict in the Middle East or in other parts of the world affects Sweden, she says to Dagens Nyheter
The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic
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The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

Parties participating in Palestine demonstrations must take responsibility for individuals who vandalize, says The Moderate Party's party secretary Karin Enström after the tomato attack on the foreign minister in parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén calls the incident antidemocratic
The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released
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The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had to flee a debate in the Riksdag. A bag of tomatoes and onions was thrown from the stands and landed a few meters from her
Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"
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Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe
Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation
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Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Sweden's government views with "great concern" the military escalation in the Middle East, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) via social media.
Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked
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Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

The government plane with several ministers on board was forced to turn back on its way to an important meeting in Ankara last week, writes Expressen.
The Prime Minister: The Risk of Escalation is Obvious
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The Prime Minister: The Risk of Escalation is Obvious

The Foreign Minister: Israel has the right to defense
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The Foreign Minister: Israel has the right to defense

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds
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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is summoning Iran's chargé d'affairs after the revelation that the country was behind a major cyberattack last summer. Iran, in turn, dismisses the allegations as baseless accusations that "poison" the countries' relations
Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism
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Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

When the UN General Assembly voted on the demand that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas should cease within twelve months, Sweden abstained from voting. The decision is being criticized by the opposition
The Ministers' Flight Was Forced to Turn Back
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The Ministers' Flight Was Forced to Turn Back

The Foreign Minister's and Justice Minister's flight en route to Ankara has been forced to return to Arlanda due to technical problems.
Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting
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Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting

Kiev: Terror originates from Russian weapon depots
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Kiev: Terror originates from Russian weapon depots

Kiev reiterates its appeal to Western countries to allow Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets with long-range drones. Russian terror begins in weapon depots, airfields, and military bases deep inside Russia, says presidential adviser Andrij Jermak
The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately
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The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is thrown straight into the international hot air in her job as new Foreign Minister. But she assures that she has both the endurance and impatience required
The new government will hold for two terms
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The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson
They can take over after Billström
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They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister.
The Political Scientist on Billström's Resignation: "A Mystery"
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The Political Scientist on Billström's Resignation: "A Mystery"

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) announcement that he is leaving politics hit like a bomb on Wednesday. It's a mystery right now, says political scientist Marja Lemne
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