Western troops in Erbil redeployed in anticipation of possible US strikes on Iran
There are fears of possible retaliatory strikes from the Islamic Republic
Sweden
NATO states condemn Trumps new tariffs
In a rebuke to the latest tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the eight European countries targeted by the tariffs issued a joint statement, affirming their "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland.
US imposes Greenland sanctions against Europe
The relevant decision was made and announced by US President Donald Trump in response to Europe's reluctance to hand over Greenland to Washington's control
EU may present new package of sanctions against Russia by February 24
The European Union may announce the next package of sanctions against Russia by February 24, the Euractiv portal reported, citing an unnamed diplomat.
NATO states urge citizens to leave Iran and partially evacuate diplomatic corps
The U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran updated a travel warning urging U.S. citizens to leave Iran immediately amid the unrest across the Middle East country. …
Nations League: Azerbaijan loses to Sweden, Georgia to Czech Republic
The Georgian national football team lost 1:2 to Czechia, while the Azerbaijani national football team lost 6-0 to Sweden on November 19. The Georgian team lost their UEFA Nations League Group B1 match through the goals of …
Iran denies cyberattack on Swedish operator
The diplomatic mission rejected these accusations
Iran, Sweden exchange prisoners thanks to Oman
Sweden unwillingly released an Iranian citizen who was arrested 5 years ago during vacation at a Swedish resort
Quran burning allowed in Sweden before Eurovision
An action to burn the Quran is planned in Sweden next week. The country's police allowed the burning of the holy book of Islam in Malmö on the eve of Eurovision.
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 …
Sweden to receive NATO membership on March 7
The White House announced Sweden's entry into the North Atlantic Alliance. On March 7, the country will officially become a member of NATO.
Hungarian President approves Swedish application to join NATO
The Hungarian leader approved the Swedish application to join the organization. The Hungarian parliament did this a week ago.
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
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 …
Ankara and Stockholm discuss Sweden's NATO accession process
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson discussed bilateral relations and regional and global matters, the Communications Directorate of …
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 …
Türkiye officially approves Sweden's entry into NATO
The Turkish President approved Sweden's accession to NATO. Recently, the Swedish application was approved by members of the Turkish Parliament.
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 …
Turkish Parliament to discuss Sweden's NATO membership tomorrow
The vote in the Turkish Parliament on Stockholm's application to join the North Atlantic Alliance could take place tomorrow. According to government sources, the ruling AKP intends to achieve the adoption of the project.
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.
