Sweden

London's biggest Eurovision song contest screening party canceled due to Israel's participation

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest finals will take place on May 9, 11 and 13 at the Malmö Arena, Sweden.

By TNS/NAMAN RAMACHANDRAN
17/03/2024

'Hurricane' headed to Eurovision, as Israel releases entry video for song competition

As Israel faced a rocky path to the 2024 Eurovision in Sweden, facing issues in song approval, Israeli public broadcast Kan 11 revealed the video for Eden Golan's "Hurricane."

Sweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink

Sweden became NATO's newest member upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

Iranian Baloch human rights activist at risk of deportation from Sweden - report

The activist and her family were repeatedly threatened by the regime during the protests that swept Iran in 2022.

07/03/2024

Hungary president signs Sweden's NATO membership ratification

After frequent delays and accusations of hostilities, the Hungarian president finally signed the bill ratifying Sweden's membership in NATO, which requires all member states to approve new additions.

By REUTERS
05/03/2024
TT News Agency/Caisa Rasmussen via REUTERS

Anti-Islam activist burns Quran in Swedish demonstration

Salwan Momika, a refugee from Iraq with political asylum in Sweden, faces being expelled back to the Islamic country for his demonstrations.

25/02/2024
TT News Agency/Pontus Lundahl via REUTERS

Swedish, Iranian ministers discuss Iranian assassination plot against Jews

"It is very serious that Iranian agents on Swedish territory have tried to murder Swedish citizens," said Defense Minister Billström.

 Emergency workers stand near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, January 31, 2024

Netherlands adds extra security at Israeli embassy in The Hague

The Netherlands added extra security at the Israeli embassy in The Hague on Thursday following a threat.

By REUTERS
08/02/2024

Eden Golan chosen to represent Israel in Eurovision

Eden Golan, whose family moved from Israel to Russia when she was six and moved back here two years ago, already has a professional career abroad.

 Flowers and candles are placed outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 11 2023

Iranian agents suspected of targeting Jews arrested in Sweden, deported

The attempted attack was one of several planned by Iran, spiking in recent months and years.

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