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UN demands release of Swede arrested in Israel after Gaza-bound convoy stopped near Crete
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UN demands release of Swede arrested in Israel after Gaza-bound convoy stopped near Crete

The UN calls on Israel to immediately release two activists arrested during an operation in international waters against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla.
Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6
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Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6

Sweden is set to get a new civilian foreign intelligence service, which will complement the military intelligence service. Officials hope it will provide a clearer picture of the threats to Sweden
Swedish activist held in Israeli prison after Gaza convoy operation
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Swedish activist held in Israeli prison after Gaza convoy operation

The Swedish man arrested by Israel in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla has appeared in an Israeli court - where his detention has been extended by two days. The Spanish government is demanding that the man, who also holds Spanish citizenship, be immediately released
Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato
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Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato

A Swedish man has been arrested by Israeli authorities in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla. He has been taken to Israel and is being investigated for links to a group Israel has designated a terrorist organization
Foreign Ministry: No support for Swedes on Gaza convoy at sea
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Foreign Ministry: No support for Swedes on Gaza convoy at sea

The government does not currently intend to take any action on behalf of the Swedes who are part of the Gaza convoy that was boarded.
Swedish foreign minister says Israel is going in the wrong direction
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Swedish foreign minister says Israel is going in the wrong direction

Sweden wants to limit EU trade with Israel and warns that further measures may be considered.
Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May
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Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May
EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week
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EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

The issue of approving €90 billion in loans to Ukraine will be raised as a decision point at the EU ambassadors' meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) told TT that the announcement was gratifying
Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements
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Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements

The Swedish government, alongside France, is demanding that the EU increase pressure on Israel, for example by introducing tariffs or bans on imports of products from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture
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Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture

The government is providing 10 million kronor in cultural assistance to Gammelsvenskby in Ukraine.
Russian media: The King rejected Zelensky's handshake
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Russian media: The King rejected Zelensky's handshake

During his visit to Ukraine, King Carl XVI Gustaf shook hands with President Zelenskyy several times. However, video clips from Russian state media portray the king as rejecting the handshake, according to SVT Nyheter
Stenergard: Military action is needed in the Strait of Hormuz
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Stenergard: Military action is needed in the Strait of Hormuz

Sweden is ready to contribute to an operation in the Strait of Hormuz - to ensure that Iran does not use it as a weapon for blackmail, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard tells TT. This will also require different forms of intervention, both political and defensive military
Sweden's king deeply impressed by Zelenskyy during Ukraine visit
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Sweden's king deeply impressed by Zelenskyy during Ukraine visit

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf is in Ukraine, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Friday's visit is the first by a monarch since the outbreak of war in 2022, the government told TT
Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East
Talks on Plan B for NATO - Sweden included
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Talks on Plan B for NATO - Sweden included

Talks about a "European NATO" - a plan B if the US were to leave the military alliance - have gained momentum, the Wall Street Journal reports. Sweden is reportedly at the table
Three Swedes killed in southern Lebanon airstrike
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Three Swedes killed in southern Lebanon airstrike

Three Swedish citizens were killed in an airstrike in southern Lebanon in March, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms to Aftonbladet.
Foreign Minister very concerned about situation in Lebanon
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Foreign Minister very concerned about situation in Lebanon

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) welcome the ceasefire between the US and Iran. However, the situation in Lebanon is worrying
Riksdag to widen safety net in front of public gallery
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Riksdag to widen safety net in front of public gallery

The safety net placed in front of the public gallery in the Riksdag will be expanded, according to the Riksdag administration.
US Secretary of State invited to dinner at Sofiero Palace
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US Secretary of State invited to dinner at Sofiero Palace

At the end of May, the foreign ministers of NATO countries will meet in Helsingborg and be invited to dinner at Sofiero Palace. But will Marco Rubio from the U
Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans
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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans

The EU must find ways to bypass Hungary so that the agreed €90 billion loan to Ukraine can be disbursed. Sweden is prepared to be the driving force behind such a procedure, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said to TT
Ukrainian victims honored in Bucha
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Ukrainian victims honored in Bucha

Foreign ministers and other dignitaries from a number of EU countries are gathering in Bucha to mark the anniversary of the Russian massacre in 2022.
Israeli parliament approves death penalty bill that in practice applies to Palestinians
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Israeli parliament approves death penalty bill that in practice applies to Palestinians

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has finally approved a controversial bill on the death penalty that, in practice, applies to Palestinians but not to Israelis, Haaretz reports. The law has been condemned by Sweden and several other European countries, which say it is "discriminatory
More Swedes living abroad will vote in September election
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More Swedes living abroad will vote in September election

The government wants to encourage more Swedes living abroad to vote. In the last election, only 32 percent voted
Stenergard: I assume what I say is leaking to Russia
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Stenergard: I assume what I say is leaking to Russia

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) takes the reports that her Hungarian counterpart is leaking information to Moscow seriously.
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