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Billström: Escalation must be avoided

Billström: Escalation must be avoided

Sun 25 Aug 2024 12:26 CEST

Ukraine Envoy to Increase Engagement

Ukraine Envoy to Increase Engagement

Thu 22 Aug 2024 10:53 CEST

Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave

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Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave

Fri 9 Aug 2024 15:08 CEST

Sweden's ambassador to Mali is urged to leave the country within 72 hours. Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) calls the decision "remarkable"

Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

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Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

Fri 2 Aug 2024 22:34 CEST

The Swedish embassy in Lebanon is closing temporarily due to the deteriorated security situation. The staff has been urged to leave Beirut and travel to Cyprus

Billström: Extremely Alarming Situation

Billström: Extremely Alarming Situation

Wed 31 Jul 2024 11:35 CEST

Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

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Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

Tue 30 Jul 2024 05:15 CEST

As many as 10,000 Swedish citizens may be in Lebanon, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' assessment. In the event of an escalated conflict in the area, people risk being trapped

Flights to Beirut stopped

Flights to Beirut stopped

Mon 29 Jul 2024 11:48 CEST

Several airlines are stopping flights to and from Lebanon's capital Beirut, including Air France-KLM and German Lufthansa.

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Sun 28 Jul 2024 11:45 CEST

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

Thu 18 Jul 2024 13:37 CEST

The government must take a harder stance against Hungary's Viktor Orbán in the EU, according to the Social Democrats. Sweden should take the initiative for a statement where one sharply distances oneself from Orbán's behavior, says Morgan Johansson (S)

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

Mon 8 Jul 2024 10:56 CEST

It will be a moderate - but who? Already today, the government is presenting Sweden's next EU Commissioner.

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

Sun 7 Jul 2024 01:08 CEST

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Minister David Lammy is on his first European tour. On Sunday, he travelled to Sweden

Expert: New President Will Have Little Impact on Djalali

Expert: New President Will Have Little Impact on Djalali

Sat 6 Jul 2024 17:31 CEST

Iran's new president is described as a person who stands for a slightly more open relationship with Europe. But it does not necessarily have to have a greater impact on the situation of the Swedish-Iranian imprisoned researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, according to Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

Thu 4 Jul 2024 11:54 CEST

New sanctions against Russia are intended to stop Russian fossil gas from reaching Sweden. But how long it will take before it really happens is unclear

Summons Iraqi Diplomat after Death Sentences

Summons Iraqi Diplomat after Death Sentences

Thu 4 Jul 2024 07:17 CEST

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) is summoning Iraq's chargé d'affaires to protest against the death sentences in Iraq against three Swedish citizens. Prison sentences can be imposed instead, says Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party)

Djalali's Wife Meets Billström: Crushed

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Djalali's Wife Meets Billström: Crushed

Tue 2 Jul 2024 09:59 CEST

Two Swedes were acquitted, but researcher Ahmadreza Djalali remained in prison in Iran. Today, his wife Vida Mehrannia met Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M)

New sanctions against Belarus

New sanctions against Belarus

Sat 29 Jun 2024 12:54 CEST

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Wed 26 Jun 2024 12:40 CEST

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

Wed 26 Jun 2024 12:11 CEST

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

Mon 24 Jun 2024 14:59 CEST

EU countries are sending fresh billions to Ukraine shortly and have got their 14th sanctions package against Russia in place. But what happens next is more uncertain as sanctions-critical Hungary takes over in the EU

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

Mon 24 Jun 2024 11:00 CEST

Hezbollah threat that even Cyprus could be drawn into the Middle East conflict sparks concern and anger in the EU. Unacceptable, fumes Greece

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

Mon 24 Jun 2024 10:47 CEST

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

Thu 20 Jun 2024 18:02 CEST

The USA is to prioritise sending air defence missiles to Ukraine, the White House announces. Ukraine is to receive the deliveries before other countries that have placed orders – among them, Sweden

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

Thu 20 Jun 2024 11:36 CEST

Despite the Foreign Ministry's advice, Swedes continue to travel to Iran, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party). Something he now strongly opposes

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet

Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:58 CEST

Measures against Russian liquefied natural gas are included as EU countries have finally agreed on their 14th sanctions package against Russia. Also, the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent previous sanctions is affected