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Sweden’s flag raised at NATO headquarters

Sweden’s flag raised at NATO headquarters

Sweden’s flag was raised at NATO headquarters on March 11, cementing the Nordic country’s place as the 32nd member. Under a steady rain, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Crown Princess Victoria and NATO …

Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO bid

Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO bid

Hungary’s parliament voted in favor of Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle to a historic expansion of the military alliance. The parliament on February 26 voted 188 in favor and 6 against. With …

Russian Post suspends ground deliveries to Europe

Russian Post suspends ground deliveries to Europe

Russia's Post  is temporarily delivering parcels to 24 European countries only by air, according to a corresponding notice that appeared on the postal service’s website. "The temporary change in …

Erdogan and NATO chief hold talks

Erdogan and NATO chief hold talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg discussed Türkiye's approval of Sweden's NATO membership, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate reported. The discussion came …

Turkish parliament approves Sweden’s accession to NATO

Turkish parliament approves Sweden’s accession to NATO

Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (the parliament) has passed a bill on the ratification of Sweden’s accession to NATO. Thus, Hungary remains the only NATO country, which has not yet ratified Sweden’s membership …

Ban on Islamic symbols proposed in Sweden

Ban on Islamic symbols proposed in Sweden

A ban on Islamic symbols has been proposed in Sweden. The MP Richard Jomshof said he saw a danger in it, and such a restriction would be a step forward.

Türkiye speaks on fate of Sweden's membership in NATO

Türkiye speaks on fate of Sweden's membership in NATO

The final word on the ratification of Sweden's application to join NATO should be given by the Turkish Parliament, the head of the Republic's Foreign Ministry said. According to him, he has already begun to consider the relevant document.

Türkiye postpones Sweden's admission to NATO indefinitely

Türkiye postpones Sweden's admission to NATO indefinitely

According to the ruling Justice and Development Party of Türkiye, the agenda of the Turkish Parliament does not include not only the issue of NATO expansion at the expense of Sweden, but also the date of the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Parliament, which is necessary to include Sweden's issue in the meeting calendar.

Turkish parliament to vote on Sweden's NATO bid in 2024

Turkish parliament to vote on Sweden's NATO bid in 2024

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Parliament approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, but the next step is a vote in the parliament's general assembly. It is still unknown whether the vote will take place this year or next …

Turkish Parliament approves Sweden's bid to join NATO

Turkish Parliament approves Sweden's bid to join NATO

Sweden's NATO membership is getting closer. Today, the protocol on the admission of this country to the North Atlantic Alliance was approved by the relevant committee of the Turkish Parliament.

Türkiye not ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid

Türkiye not ready to ratify Sweden's NATO bid

Sweden still has not fulfilled its promises under the counter-terrorism agreements, Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said. "Our Swedish friends are making the necessary efforts. However, Sweden has not yet kept its word, …