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Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Iran has summoned the ambassadors from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The reason is that the countries have imposed new sanctions against Iran, which is said to supply Russia with ballistic missiles to use in the war against Ukraine.

Iran summons diplomats over sanctions

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Germany's announced border controls are causing tremors in what has been hailed as the EU's greatest creation. Now, concern is growing for the Schengen Area's free movement – and its very existence.

Germany introduces border controls – is Schengen under threat?

Two Sentenced for Inciting Murder of Geert Wilders

Two Pakistani political and religious leaders have been sentenced in absentia for inciting murder against the Dutch Islam-critical politician Geert Wilders. None of the defendants appeared in court – or are in the country.

Two Sentenced for Inciting Murder of Geert Wilders

Germany introduces more temporary border controls

Germany is extending and expanding its border controls to prevent terrorist crimes and as a response to "irregular migration". This is stated by the country's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser at a press conference.

Germany introduces more temporary border controls

This is how air travel tax looks in Europe

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are abolishing the flight tax next summer. This means that Sweden will be one of the few countries in Western Europe that does not have a flight tax.

This is how air travel tax looks in Europe

Another Wind Power Giant Threatens to Pull Out

Now the German energy giant RWE is also signaling that there will be no new Swedish offshore wind farms without government support. A support system will be needed, says Matilda Machacek, Nordic chief for offshore wind power.

Another Wind Power Giant Threatens to Pull Out

Max Verstappen missed home win

Max Verstappen had the chance to win his home race in the Netherlands for the fourth consecutive time. It didn't turn out that way, and instead Lando Norris snatched the victory from the Dutchman.

Max Verstappen missed home win

Norris caused an upset in F1 qualifying

Lando Norris surprisingly took pole position ahead of the Netherlands' Grand Prix in Formula 1 at Zandvoort. Home favourite Max Verstappen led the qualifying when Norris struck on his last lap with the fastest time by a margin of three tenths.

Norris caused an upset in F1 qualifying

Multiple questions surrounding F1 leader Verstappen

Formula 1 leader Max Verstappen is writing history if he takes his fourth straight win on home soil this weekend. But has he overcome the setbacks that affected him and the team before the competition break?.

Multiple questions surrounding F1 leader Verstappen

Crazy Penalty Drama: Ajax Advances After 34 Penalties

The penalty shootout contained a total of 34 penalties. Then Ajax advanced in the European League qualifier against Panathinaikos.

Crazy Penalty Drama: Ajax Advances After 34 Penalties

Åhman and Hellvig opt out of the European Championship: "Worn out and tired"

The beach volleyball duo David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig withdraw from the European Championship in the Netherlands after the Olympic gold in Paris. This confirms the duo in an interview with TT.

Åhman and Hellvig opt out of the European Championship: "Worn out and tired"

Joost Klein speaks out: "Terrible"

The Eurovision artist Joost Klein is relieved after the news that the preliminary investigation against him is being dropped. The artist writes on Instagram that the last few months have been "awful".

Joost Klein speaks out: "Terrible"

Åhman/Hellvig hesitant about European Championship: "We're completely exhausted"

The euphoria surrounding the Olympic Games gold, a bruised right hand and barely any sleep at all. There are some things that speak against David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig playing the European Championship in beach volleyball in a few days.

Åhman/Hellvig hesitant about European Championship: "We're completely exhausted"

All of Sweden's Olympic medals in Paris

Eleven medals, including four gold medals, was Sweden's result in the Olympic Games in Paris. The best result in a summer Olympic Games since Sydney 2000.

All of Sweden's Olympic medals in Paris

Åhman after Olympic gold: "We're taking the next European Championship"

From one competition to another and with short time in between. Already next week, the European Championship in beach volleyball awaits – but Olympic gold duo David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig are hesitant.

Åhman after Olympic gold: "We're taking the next European Championship"

Olympic Gold for Åhman/Hellvig after Final Sweep

How do you get into Swedish sports hearts? An Olympic Games gold medal is usually the easiest way. In the Paris night, David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig became Olympic champions in beach volleyball after an outstanding final cross.

Olympic Gold for Åhman/Hellvig after Final Sweep

The heat trend is broken – after 13 months

For the first time in over a year, the heat record was absent. July 2024 became "only" the second warmest July month ever measured on Earth.

The heat trend is broken – after 13 months

The first F-16 planes have arrived in Ukraine

The first F-16 planes have arrived in Ukraine. They will strengthen the country's defense capability against Russia, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyj.

The first F-16 planes have arrived in Ukraine

Sweden to Face Hungary in Olympic Games Quarterfinal

Sweden's women handball players will face Hungary in Tuesday's quarterfinal in the Olympic Games tournament, which is moving from Paris to Lille. It is clear since Sweden, which earlier on Saturday defeated Slovenia with 27–23, finished second behind Norway and ahead of third-place Denmark and fourth-place Germany in group A.

Sweden to Face Hungary in Olympic Games Quarterfinal

Take Olympic Silver after Giant Drama: "Completely Goalless"

Swedish sailors Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler take Olympic Games silver in Marseille. This after enormous drama where the Netherlands were about to sail away with the gold.

Take Olympic Silver after Giant Drama: "Completely Goalless"

Weak Winds – Swedish Medal Race Postponed

The medal race in the women's OS sailing 49er FX with Swedish hopes Rebecca Netzler and Vilma Bobeck is postponed. The organizer is aiming to run the race tomorrow.

Weak Winds – Swedish Medal Race Postponed

The Star on the Drama: "Must Put It Behind Me"

What happened, Peder Fredricson doesn't know, but he was on his way to his worst nightmare. Catch Me Not stopped short in front of the wall with graffiti-painted faces.

The Star on the Drama: "Must Put It Behind Me"

F-16 fighter jets now in place in Ukraine

The first combat aircraft of the F-16 type are now said to be in place in Ukraine – nearly a year after they were promised. The news is confirmed by Lithuania's Foreign Minister.

F-16 fighter jets now in place in Ukraine

Sailing duo in the gold struggle before the finale

Before the medal race tomorrow, the Swedish duo Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler still have a chance at Olympic Games gold. This despite a worse result in the 12th and final preliminary race.

Sailing duo in the gold struggle before the finale