Sweden March 27, 2024 Iraqi man responsible for Quran burnings in Sweden seeks asylum in Norway after facing deportation Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man known for burning the Quran in Sweden, has announced plans to seek asylum in Norway after facing deportation orders from Sweden.
Iraq March 19, 2024 Iraq's former defense minister arrested in Swedish airport for alleged benefits fraud Iraq's former defense minister, who holds citizenship in both Iraq and Sweden, was arrested on Monday in Sweden on suspicion of illegally receiving benefits.
Germany March 19, 2024 2 Afghan nationals arrested in Germany over alleged Islamic terror plot against Swedish parliament Police in Germany arrested two Afghan nationals accused of supporting the Islamic State and plotting an attack on Swedish parliament in response to Koran burnings.
NATO March 11, 2024 Sweden’s flag is raised at NATO headquarters to cement its place as the 32nd member of the alliance The raising of the Swedish flag at NATO headquarters marked the official entrance of the Scandinavian nation into the security bloc, altering a long trajectory of geopolitical neutrality.
Sweden March 11, 2024 Greta Thunberg, other climate activists block Swedish parliament entrance in protest Climate activists, including Greta Thunberg, staged a protest outside the Swedish parliament, demanding significant reforms to address climate concerns.
NATO March 7, 2024 NATO welcomes 32nd member, expert warns bigger bloc 'exacerbates' Putin's fears Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited Washington, D.C., this week to complete the ascension process, and he will attend President Biden's State of the Union address.
Sweden March 7, 2024 Swedish security service says 4 people arrested on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist offenses' Sweden's Security Service has arrested four individuals in an investigation probing Islamic extremism, as tensions remain high following Quran burnings.
Sweden March 6, 2024 Swedish PM to visit DC to officially join NATO despite warnings from Russia Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom will visit Washington, D.C., where they are expected to complete the process of joining NATO.
Sweden March 5, 2024 Hungary's president formally signs bill approving Sweden's NATO membership, ending 18-month delay After 18 months of delays, Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok signed a bill approving Sweden's NATO bid, clearing the final hurdle for Sweden's membership.
Europe March 4, 2024 NATO launches historic Nordic response drill in Finland, Norway and Sweden NATO initiated the Nordic Response 2024 exercise with over 20,000 troops from 13 nations, including Finland, Norway and Sweden. The drill is conducted in Arctic conditions.
Sweden February 29, 2024 3 pedestrians killed by freight train at railway crossing in central Sweden Three people were killed on Thursday by a freight train at a railway crossing in central Sweden. The victims crossed the tracks without noticing the approaching train.
