Sweden

Nasrallah:

'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.

Sweden:

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.

Iraq:

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.

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.

Report:

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.

Naftali Bennett:

'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.

"Has Europe learned nothing?"

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

Western Wall rabbi:

'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.'

Netanyahu:

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.'

In letters to Swedish leaders:

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.'

Israeli Pres.:

'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.

'A disgrace to Sweden'

Swedish authorities allow provocative burning of Jewish Bible

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

Iran claims:

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.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

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

Pakistan:

Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

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

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.

After Quran burning:

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.

Turkey:

'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.

Following Quran burning:

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".

Sweden:

'Quran burning was an Islamophobic act'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

FM Cohen in Sweden:

'A new era for our relationship'

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

WJC launches Swedish office to bolster regional presence

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sweden:

Raoul Wallenberg sculpture in Holocaust memorial vandalized

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

Shocking:

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.

Sweden:

Two suspected Russian spies arrested in predawn operation

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

Deadly king cobra escapes Swedish zoo

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

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

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

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.

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.

Sweden:

Right-wing on track to win narrow majority

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

Sweden:

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.

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.

US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Motion backing NATO membership for Finland and Sweden approved in Senate by an overwhelming majority of 95-1.

Watch: Biden makes another stumble on the world stage

'I'm getting overly anxious', said the President as he confused two leading European nations.

Sweden: Doctor harassed, fired from hospital for being Jewish

Swedish Medical Association supports Jewish doctor in lawsuit against Karolinska University Hospital over antisemitic environment.

Holocaust remembrance conference takes place in Sweden

300 Holocaust researchers gather at IHRA conference to focus on fulfilling promises made at 2021 Malmö Holocaust and antisemitism forum.

Sweden appoints envoy for strengthening Jewish life

Special investigator will work with Jewish community on report to be presented in 2023.

Swedish imam charged for incitement against Jews in sermon

Malmo imam calls Jews “the offspring of monkeys and pigs” in sermon containing anti-Jewish conspiracy theories.

Two Jewish asylum seekers in Germany to be returned to Iran?

They claim to have proof they are Jewish, fled Iran to Sweden and are in danger of being deported from Germany. Can they be helped? Op-ed..

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

The Turkish President says there's no reason for his country to accept Sweden and Finland's bids since they will end up 'just like Greece.'

Watch: Erdogan slams Sweden, Finland NATO bids

The Turkish leader said the two Baltic states were harbingers of terror groups.

Iran to execute Swede accused of spying for Israel

Experts say the Islamic Regime is afraid other officials will be put on trial after a war criminal was tried in Sweden.

Iran:

Swedish national to be executed this month, no prisoner exchange

Iranian court spokesman says death sentence for Swedish-Iranian Ahmadreza Djalali is final despite international condemnation.

Iran to execute doctor accused of being Israeli spy

Iran announces date of execution of Swedish national after Sweden gives life sentence to Iranian accused of human rights abuses, war crimes.

Sweden, Finland looking to join NATO fearing Russian invasion

The Baltic states' clear interest in NATO membership has the Russian President furious.

Egyptian TV host urges 'steps to deter' Sweden's Quran burning

Egyptian TV host Nashat Al-Dihi urged 'practical action on the ground,' calling all Westerners 'racist liars.'

Riots break out in Sweden ahead of planned Quran burnings

Violent clashes erupt in Swedish cities between rioters and police after politician announces plans to burn copies of the Quran.

Russian jets that violated Swedish airspace had nuclear warheads

Act seen as deliberate threat by Russia to prevent Sweden from joining NATO.

ADL: Swedish neo-Nazi group exporting 'fanatical antisemitism'

EU urged to act against leading neo-Nazi group exporting "obsession with violence and antisemitic core beliefs" to other countries.

27% of religious hate crimes in Sweden target Jews

Jews are 0.1% of the Swedish population but account for over a quarter of the victims of religious hate crimes.

B’nai Brith petition seeks answers about Raoul Wallenberg's fate

B’nai Brith Canada launches petition demanding Sweden ask Russia to hand over documents shedding light on disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg.