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News and updates about Sweden

Reinstating funding to UNRWA is a serious mistake

Decision to reinstate funding to UNRWA 'constitutes tacit agreement and support' by Canadian and Swedish governments for UNRWA employees' involvement in Oct. 7 massacre, Foreign Ministry says.

Reinstating funding to UNRWA is a serious mistake

Couple sent by Iran as sleeper agents to murder Jews

Couple sent to Sweden by IRGC lived in country for 5 years under fake names before being activated in plot to murder 3 Jewish citizens of Sweden, including community leader and dual US citizen.

Couple sent by Iran as sleeper agents to murder Jews

Grenade found outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden

Law enforcement was called to tend to a suspicious object outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm. The object was found to be a hand grenade that did not detonate after being thrown at the embassy's external fence.

Grenade found outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden

Swedish citizen arrested by Iran

Iranian authorities confirmed that a Swedish citizen has been arrested, but did not comment on the charges against him.

Swedish citizen arrested by Iran

Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning

Swedish police arrest two people and detained 10 after violent riot breaks out at protest involving a burning of the Quran in Malmo.

Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning

Netanyahu speaks to Swedish MPs on moving embassy to Jerusalem

PM meets delegation of Swedish MPs, discusses strengthening cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence, and the vehicle industry.

Netanyahu speaks to Swedish MPs on moving embassy to Jerusalem

Iran summons Swedish and Danish representatives

Iran says it the Swedish and Danish governments are fully responsible for desecrations of the Quran in those countries.

Iran summons Swedish and Danish representatives

Woman arrested after spraying Quran-burning activist

Swedish police detain woman who sprayed anti-Islam activist using a fire extinguisher as he staged a Quran-burning.

Woman arrested after spraying Quran-burning activist

Sweden raises terrorist alert to second highest level

Sweden's security service raises terrorist alert from 3 to 4, says it thwarted attacks after Quran burnings angered the Muslim world.

Sweden raises terrorist alert to second highest level

Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran burning incidents

Senior Swedish official calls Swedes abroad and businesses linked to Sweden to “observe increased vigilance and caution”.

Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran burning incidents

Molotov cocktail thrown at Sweden's embassy in Beirut

The attack on the embassy comes amid outrage in the Muslim world over incidents of Quran burning in Sweden.

Molotov cocktail thrown at Sweden's embassy in Beirut

'Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Protesters demonstrating outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran call for expulsion of Swedish Ambassador to Iran.

'Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Activists yet again burn Quran in Stockholm

The incident comes as Sweden mulls legislative possibilities to ensure a ban on the desecration of holy books throughout the country.

Activists yet again burn Quran in Stockholm

Swedish govt. examining legal changes over book burnings

Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer gives European Jewish Association assurances amid pledges to burn Torahs.

Swedish govt. examining legal changes over book burnings

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to desecrate Quran

The comments by Denmark’s Foreign Minister follow public Quran desecrations both in Denmark and in Sweden.

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to desecrate Quran

Woman burns sheet of paper instead of Hebrew Bible

Swedish woman granted permission to burn Hebrew Bible backs down, the second such incident in two weeks.

Woman burns sheet of paper instead of Hebrew Bible

Minister Sofer blasts intention to burn Hebrew Bible in Sweden

Aliyah and Integration Minister criticizes plans to burn a Hebrew Bible in Stockholm: I expect the authorities to take immediate action.

Minister Sofer blasts intention to burn Hebrew Bible in Sweden

Police again approve burning of Hebrew Bible

Police allow woman to burn a Hebrew Bible in Stockholm, weeks after approving another Torah burning in front of Israeli embassy.

Police again approve burning of Hebrew Bible

'Desecrators of Quran should face the most severe punishment'

Iranian Supreme Leader calls on Sweden to hand over those who burn the Quran to Islamic countries.

'Desecrators of Quran should face the most severe punishment'

'Expel Swedish ambassadors over Quran burning there'

Hezbollah leader calls on Arab and Islamic countries to follow in Iraq's footsteps and expel the Swedish ambassadors from their countries.

'Expel Swedish ambassadors over Quran burning there'

Anti-Islam activist to burn Quran a second time

Activist whose public Quran-burning outside a mosque set off fierce controversy to also burn Iraqi flag outside embassy.

Anti-Islam activist to burn Quran a second time

Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.

Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Swedish activist cancels plan to burn Jewish Bible

The Swedish activist who threatened to burn the Jewish Bible claims he was checking for selective enforcement.

Swedish activist cancels plan to burn Jewish Bible

Sweden to change law related to burning of sacred texts

Swedish government reportedly informs Israel it is working to change local law following uproar over burning of Jewish Bible.

Sweden to change law related to burning of sacred texts

'Burning a Torah is not free speech, it's hatred and incitement'

Former PM interviewed on Swedish television, explains why Israel is against the Swedish decision to allow a Torah to be burned in public.

'Burning a Torah is not free speech, it's hatred and incitement'

"Has Europe learned nothing?"

A joint statement by Jewish and Christian organizations against the planned burning of a Jewish Bible in Sweden.

"Has Europe learned nothing?"

'No force in the world can destroy our sacred scriptures'

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall, tells Swedish authorities: 'It is not too late, extinguish the fire.'

'No force in the world can destroy our sacred scriptures'

Sweden decision 'shameful' & harms what is holy to Jewish people

PM Netanyahu condemns Sweden's decision to allow burning of Jewish Bibles. 'We must respect the holy books of all religions.'

Sweden decision 'shameful' & harms what is holy to Jewish people

Israel's chief rabbis condemn intent to burn Jewish Bible

Israel's Chief Rabbi Lau pens letter to Swedish PM Kristersson: 'Freedom of expression does not permit everything.'

Israel's chief rabbis condemn intent to burn Jewish Bible

'Whole world must join together' to condemn Jewish Bible burning

'Permitting the defacement of sacred texts is blatant incitement and an act of pure hate,' Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

'Whole world must join together' to condemn Jewish Bible burning

Swedish authorities allow provocative burning of Jewish Bible

European Jewish Congress 'shocked and appalled by moves to burn holy books in Sweden.'

Swedish authorities allow provocative burning of Jewish Bible

Mossad involved in Quran burning in Sweden

Iranian Ministry of Defense claims the Swedish activist who burned the Quran served as an agent of the Mossad.

Mossad involved in Quran burning in Sweden

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish President agrees to forward Sweden's application to join NATO to his parliament for approval.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

Muslims hold rallies following Prime Minister's call for anti-Sweden protests over burning of Quran in Stockholm.

Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

Stockholm authorities receive application to burn Torah

Police in Stockholm receive new applications to burn religious texts following burning of Quran that sparked outrage in the Muslim world.

Stockholm authorities receive application to burn Torah

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden's failure to prevent Quran-burning raises questions about Sweden’s possible NATO membership.

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

Saudi Arabia summons Sweden's ambassador

Saudi foreign ministry urges Sweden "to stop actions that contradict international efforts seeking to spread the values of tolerance".

Saudi Arabia summons Sweden's ambassador

'Quran burning was an Islamophobic act'

Sweden's government condemns burning of a Quran outside Stockholm's main mosque which enraged the Muslim world.

'Quran burning was an Islamophobic act'

Iran sued in international court over downed Ukrainian jetliner

Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine to take Iran to International Court of Justice over jetliner downed in 2020.

Iran sued in international court over downed Ukrainian jetliner

Muslim world outraged after Quran burned in Sweden

Iraqi protesters breach Sweden's embassy in Baghdad, and other countries condemn the burning of a Quran outside a Stockholm mosque.

Muslim world outraged after Quran burned in Sweden

Protester burns Quran in front of central mosque

The incident further deepened tensions between Sweden and Turkey, which is blocking the former's attempt to join NATO.

Protester burns Quran in front of central mosque

Europe, the La La Land continent of immigration

Sweden is a monument to European naivete that believes open immigration of Muslims can lead to integration with post-Christians. Op-ed.

Europe, the La La Land continent of immigration

'A new era for our relationship'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen becomes first Israeli foreign minister in 22 years to visit Sweden.

'A new era for our relationship'

WJC launches Swedish office to bolster regional presence

Stockholm office will works to safeguard Jewish life in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

WJC launches Swedish office to bolster regional presence

Too late Sweden, you cannot avoid disintegration

The size of the mirgrant population which Sweden is now trying to curtail, has passed the point of no return. Death knell for the EU? Op-ed.

Too late Sweden, you cannot avoid disintegration

Replacement theory is alive in the Islamic takeover of Europe

Islam is replacing both Christianity in Belgium and atheism in Sweden in a weakened West. Op-ed.

Replacement theory is alive in the Islamic takeover of Europe

Hungary slams US for false Holocaust memorial vandalism claim

Hungarian government demands apology after Biden's UN ambassador lists vandalized Swedish Raoul Wallenberg memorial as located in Hungary.

Hungary slams US for false Holocaust memorial vandalism claim

Muslim man postpones Torah burning protest in Sweden

Egyptian writer living in Sweden says he still plans to hold public burning of Torah scroll outside of Israeli embassy.

Muslim man postpones Torah burning protest in Sweden

Raoul Wallenberg sculpture in Holocaust memorial vandalized

Statue of diplomat who saved thousands of Jews in Hungary during Holocaust covered with white paint.

Raoul Wallenberg sculpture in Holocaust memorial vandalized

Anti-Israel protesters in Sweden plan to burn Torah scroll

Sweden's free-speech laws mean that desecration of holy item is hard to prevent.

Anti-Israel protesters in Sweden plan to burn Torah scroll

Two suspected Russian spies arrested in predawn operation

Russian couple arrested in unusual early morning raid by agents repelling from two helicopters.

Two suspected Russian spies arrested in predawn operation

Deadly king cobra escapes Swedish zoo

Venomous snake nicknamed 'Houdini' sneaks out of enclosure days after arriving at Stockholm zoo.

Deadly king cobra escapes Swedish zoo

Swedish Jews decry SD party official who insulted Anne Frank

Swedish Jewish community demands Swedish Democrat party distance itself from official who called Anne Frank 'immoral.'

Swedish Jews decry SD party official who insulted Anne Frank

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

Swedish schools remained open throughout pandemic, but severe illness in children was rare.

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

There’s no future for Jews in an Islamized Europe

Essayist Sandelin writes: “I doubt those who lived here a generation ago would believe me when I tell them what is happening today." Op-ed.

There’s no future for Jews in an Islamized Europe

A European country is dissolving in mass immigration

In the country that welcomed everyone indiscriminately, from Pakistan as from Syria, from Nigeria as from Somalia, no one feels safe. Op-ed.

A European country is dissolving in mass immigration

Right-wing on track to win narrow majority

Sweden's right-wing opposition parties on track to win 175 seats in 349-seat parliament.

Right-wing on track to win narrow majority

Court rules Dr. fired for being Jewish must be reinstated

Karolinska University Hospital admits to wrongful termination of Jewish doctor who complained of antisemtic harassment, discrimination.

Court rules Dr. fired for being Jewish must be reinstated

The day Sweden will be Islamic

Now Sweden fears being replaced by immigration. Li ke a drunkard in the morning, Sweden wakes up to the sad reality. Op-ed.

The day Sweden will be Islamic