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Minister Stenergard: Gaza Faces Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Minister Stenergard: Gaza Faces Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sun 11 May 2025 11:21 CEST

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

Iran Claims Imprisoned Researcher Djalali Has Healthcare Access

Iran Claims Imprisoned Researcher Djalali Has Healthcare Access

Sat 10 May 2025 20:30 CEST

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

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

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

Fri 9 May 2025 15:14 CEST

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

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

Ukraine Seeks New Tribunal to Hold Putin Accountable for Invasion

Fri 9 May 2025 13:45 CEST

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

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

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

Thu 8 May 2025 12:41 CEST

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)

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Thu 8 May 2025 05:45 CEST

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

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

Sun 4 May 2025 18:53 CEST

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

Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

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Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Sun 4 May 2025 12:35 CEST

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

Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

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Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

Sat 3 May 2025 13:50 CEST

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

Joakim Medin Awaits Trial in Turkey Despite Conditional Sentence

Joakim Medin Awaits Trial in Turkey Despite Conditional Sentence

Wed 30 Apr 2025 17:46 CEST

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

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

Nordic-Baltic Ministers Emphasize Strong Support for Ukraine

Tue 29 Apr 2025 17:24 CEST

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

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

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

Tue 29 Apr 2025 16:34 CEST

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Tue 29 Apr 2025 06:32 CEST

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.

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

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

Mon 28 Apr 2025 18:06 CEST

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

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

Fri 25 Apr 2025 07:55 CEST

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

Kristersson Questions Dadgostar's Stance Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy

Kristersson Questions Dadgostar's Stance Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy

Thu 24 Apr 2025 16:01 CEST

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)

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Thu 24 Apr 2025 14:27 CEST

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

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

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

Wed 23 Apr 2025 12:38 CEST

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

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

20 Swedes Safely Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

Wed 16 Apr 2025 13:12 CEST

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

Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador Over Ukraine Attacks

Tue 15 Apr 2025 17:58 CEST

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

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

EU Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

Mon 14 Apr 2025 10:41 CEST

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

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

Mon 14 Apr 2025 09:17 CEST

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

US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries

US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries

Sun 13 Apr 2025 14:30 CEST

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

Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone

Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone

Fri 11 Apr 2025 07:43 CEST

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