Sweden February 3, 2023 Sweden says claims that its agencies kidnap Muslim children is part of a systematized disinformation campaign Sweden is discrediting claims that its social service agencies kidnap Muslim children. The government said the claims are part of a systematized and extensive disinformation campaign.
Turkey February 1, 2023 Turkey's Erdogan to Sweden: ‘Don't even bother’ with NATO bid if Quran-burning is allowed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that Sweden’s bid to join NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is in peril if they allow anti-Islam protests to continue.
Sweden January 31, 2023 Hungary's foreign minister believes Sweden's government should 'act differently' if it wants to join NATO Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto says Sweden's government needs to "act differently" if it wants Turkey's support in joining NATO.
Africa January 25, 2023 Egypt's top religious institution calls for boycott of Swedish, Dutch products over desecration of the Quran Egypt's Al-Azhar is calling on Muslims to boycott products from Sweden and the Netherlands. The Quran was desecrated in separate incidents in the two countries.
Europe January 24, 2023 Finland's top diplomat suggests that the country may have to join NATO without Sweden Finland Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto suggested that the country may have to join NATO without Sweden. Turkey doesn't want Sweden to join due to anti-Islam activists in Stockholm.
Turkey January 23, 2023 Turkey will oppose Sweden's membership in NATO after Stockholm protest sees Quran burned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will oppose Sweden's bid to join NATO after it allowed anti-Muslim and anti-Turkish protests in Stockholm this weekend.
Turkey January 17, 2023 Turkey demands NATO hopefuls 'hand over your terrorists' before it approves membership: report Finland accused Turkish President Erdogan of renewing his opposition as a response to Kurdish protests in Sweden, where demonstrators burned an effigy of him.
Sweden January 13, 2023 Sweden looking to abolish permits needed for dancing The Swedish government is seeking to eliminate a decade-old rule that requires establishments to obtain permits to allow customers to dance.
Sweden January 12, 2023 Sweden discovers huge deposits of rare metals, a potential step to ending Europe’s dependency on China Sweden has discovered a massive deposit of rare materials essential for the manufacturing of electric vehicles. This may be a step to ending Europe’s dependency on China.
Sweden January 9, 2023 NATO secretary-general believes it's time for Sweden to join the military alliance Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary-general, believes it's time for Sweden to join NATO. Turkey has been holding up the process of allowing Sweden to join.
Sweden December 19, 2022 Sweden's top court rejects extradition request for journalist wanted by Turkey The top court in Sweden has denied an extradition request for Bulent Kenes, a journalist who is wanted by Turkey. He is accused of being involved in a coup attempt in Turkey.