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Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

Wed 25 Jun 2025 10:05 CEST

USA's president Donald Trump promises again to talk to Russia about an end to the war in Ukraine. –Vladimir Putin must really end this war, says Trump

NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

Wed 25 Jun 2025 06:59 CEST

Five percent will be Nato's new budget target when heads of state and government hold their formal summit in The Hague. According to Nato chief Mark Rutte, it is a choice between that or teaching Swedish school children Russian

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Tue 24 Jun 2025 16:40 CEST

Delicate, but positive, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

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NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

Tue 24 Jun 2025 16:33 CEST

The NATO force that is to deter Russia from an attack on Finland is beginning to take shape. In addition to Sweden, among others Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute with troops

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Tue 24 Jun 2025 11:46 CEST

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

Tue 24 Jun 2025 10:09 CEST

USA's president Donald Trump has arrived in Europe. Nervous Nato leaders hope for good mood and no quarrels about defense investments and support to Ukraine

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Tue 24 Jun 2025 06:00 CEST

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has during Tuesday morning spoken with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister about the need to release the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is sentenced to death in Iran.

Over 20 Killed in Russian Attacks Across Ukraine

Over 20 Killed in Russian Attacks Across Ukraine

Tue 24 Jun 2025 02:09 CEST

At least 22 civilians have been killed and nearly 300 people have been injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine. Russia has attacked with missiles, drones and artillery fire

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Mon 23 Jun 2025 22:09 CEST

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj first had lunch with King Charles III. Then he tied new bonds with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a quick visit to London

Massive Security Operation Secures NATO Summit in The Hague

Massive Security Operation Secures NATO Summit in The Hague

Mon 23 Jun 2025 21:08 CEST

Combat aircraft, warships and 29,000 police officers will protect the NATO summit in the Dutch city of The Hague. 45 heads of state and government will arrive there on Tuesday

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

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Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

Thu 19 Jun 2025 08:36 CEST

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget

Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement

Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement

Wed 18 Jun 2025 13:30 CEST

All parties in the Riksdag support a historic buildup of the Swedish defense, according to SVT.

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Wed 18 Jun 2025 11:22 CEST

Summer 2025 Movie Guide: Must-See Films and Streaming Releases

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Summer 2025 Movie Guide: Must-See Films and Streaming Releases

Wed 18 Jun 2025 08:03 CEST

Formula 1, dinosaurs, Superman – and Pedro Pascal. These are the headlines for the summer of cinema 2025

Thousands Protest in The Hague Against Gaza Violence

Thousands Protest in The Hague Against Gaza Violence

Sun 15 Jun 2025 17:29 CEST

A large demonstration has been held in The Hague in the Netherlands, with demands that the country's government should act more forcefully to bring an end to violence against civilians in Gaza, which the demonstrators characterise as genocide.

NATO Chief Confident in Agreement on Increased Defense Spending

NATO Chief Confident in Agreement on Increased Defense Spending

Fri 13 Jun 2025 11:40 CEST

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is quite certain that NATO countries will back a significantly increased defence expenditure target at the summit in The Hague after Midsummer. It looks like we will be able to reach an agreement in The Hague, he said at a press conference in Stockholm

French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid

French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid

Sat 7 Jun 2025 02:56 CEST

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into whether French-Israeli activists were involved in genocide and responsible for crimes against humanity for trying to block emergency aid from reaching Gaza, reports Politico.

US Sanctions Four ICC Judges Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

US Sanctions Four ICC Judges Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

Thu 5 Jun 2025 22:32 CEST

Four more judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are being sanctioned by the United States. "These four individuals have actively participated in the ICC's illegitimate and unfounded actions," says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Budget Target

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NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Budget Target

Thu 5 Jun 2025 10:47 CEST

Nato chief Mark Rutte is now officially proposing 5 percent as the new budget target for the defense, divided into 3. 5 percent traditional defense and 1

NATO Urged to Accelerate Defense Spending Amid Russia Concerns

NATO Urged to Accelerate Defense Spending Amid Russia Concerns

Thu 5 Jun 2025 05:36 CEST

Russia does not care about our papers, warns Lithuania and demands a faster pace towards NATO's new budget target. The figures seem already clear – but how fast they will be reached and what they will contain is still not given

NATO Allies Pledge Ships and Billions in Support to Ukraine

NATO Allies Pledge Ships and Billions in Support to Ukraine

Wed 4 Jun 2025 11:54 CEST

Ukraine's friends do not betray, the countries in the Ramstein group promise after yet another meeting at Nato headquarters. Ships, drones and "billions" in new support are promised - and also an invitation to Nato's summit in The Hague

Martina Haag's Film Debut Premieres in Swedish Cinemas August 29

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Martina Haag's Film Debut Premieres in Swedish Cinemas August 29

Tue 3 Jun 2025 09:02 CEST

Now it's clear: Martina Haag's film "There's something that doesn't match" gets its Swedish cinema premiere on August 29. It feels completely fantastic

Martina Haag film wins award at festival

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Martina Haag film wins award at festival

Wed 19 Jun 2024 07:51 CEST

Martina Haag achieves success as a film director. Her film "There's something that doesn't add up" is awarded the finest prize, for best film, at the prestigious TV festival in Monte Carlo