Sweden
World's cutest minister? Sweden's climate minister brings three-month-old son to parliament
Sweden has one of the world's most generous parental leave policies, funded by the country's high-tax system, which has become a political flashpoint in the election campaign.
Swedish man sentenced for involvement in neo-Nazi group
WIZO Sweden president to receive royal medal for advancing Yiddish recognition
Twenty-two states condemn Iran, front group for 'lethal' worldwide terror attacks
Swedish based neo-Nazi group designated by US as terrorist organization
“The group’s members and leaders have carried out violent attacks against political opponents, protesters, journalists and other perceived adversaries,” the State Department said in a statement.
Iran prisoner says Sweden left him behind in jail, daily Expressen reports
The prisoner, Ahmadreza Djalali, said, "You chose to leave me behind, with a high risk of being executed".
Sweden frees convicted former Iranian official Hamid Noury in prisoner exchange deal
In 2022, Noury was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Stockholm court for his role in the mass executions of Iranian regime opponents in 1988.
Grapevine June 13, 2024: Listen to your friends, Swedish ambassador urges Israel
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Iran’s Raisi joins long list of political leaders involved in mysterious crashes
It isn't expected that presidents should go missing or be involved in crashes. However, historically, a number of important political and military leaders have met their end in crashes.
My Word: Biden, the Eurovision, and offensive questions and answers
If Israel is not able to defend itself – hitting back at its enemies – nobody will be safe. “Ironclad support” is meaningless if it translates as a steely grip preventing Israel from taking action.
Stockholm Police investigate shooting near Israeli embassy
Several people have been detained so far.
Malmö makes it clear: 'We don’t have the strength and stamina to host the competition again!'
Following tensions at this year's annual Eurovision contest, the city of Malmö in Sweden said that they would not host the contest in coming years.
Facing the world, Eden Golan won hearts and respect at Eurovision
While a vocal minority of protesters oppose Israel’s fight against Hamas, millions of Eurovision viewers around the world respect Israel and its Eurovision representative Eden Golan.
Last year's Swedish Eurovision winner says she won't hand over trophy to Israeli contestant
Swedish 2023 Eurovision winner Loreen plans not to hand the trophy over to Israel should Eden Golan win, already has a plan for such a scenario to avoid contact with Israeli contestant.
