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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.

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

Explosive device found near Israeli embassy in Sweden, detonated by police

The national bomb squad is on its way to investigate the object, the spokesperson said.

By REUTERS
31/01/2024

Turkey approves Sweden's NATO membership bid after 20-month delay

Hungary's approval is also needed for Sweden to join NATO

By REUTERS
23/01/2024

Sweden moves closer to joining NATO after Turkish committee approves bid

The White House has reportedly agreed to Turkey's demand, and Sweden communicated that it would no longer give refuge to members of the PKK, the separatist Kurdish Workers Party.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
27/12/2023
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