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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

Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

The imprisoned Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has had a heart attack, according to his wife Vida Mehrannia and lawyer Nima Rostami. Djalali, who was arrested in Iran in 2016 and is sentenced to death accused of espionage, is to be alive.

Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

Ukraine hopes to bring Vladimir Putin to justice for Russia's full-scale invasion. But it will likely have to wait until Putin has stepped down as Russian president.

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

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