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Swedish, Finnish fighter jets scramble to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft

Swedish and Finnish fighter jets were scrambled to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Thursday, the Finnish Air Force.

Finnish and Swedish Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) fighter jets were scrambled to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft.
Election workers count early votes and overseas votes at Stockholm City Hall, in Stockholm, Sweden, September 16, 2026.

Sweden’s center-left wins tight election rife with accusations of antisemitism

Incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderate Party) poses before a TV debate ahead of Sunday's general election in Rinkeby in Stockholm, Sweden, September 12, 2026.

Swedish PM Kristersson to resign after losing election

A general view of the Stockholm sky line seen from Sodermalmon December 2, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sweden expels Iranian embassy official over activity incompatible with Vienna Convention


Copenhagen orders extradition of Swedish teen suspected of attacking Israeli embassies 

The teen is also suspected of murdering a man in Hallstahammar

 A PROTEST organized by Palestinian solidarity groups and activists takes place in Copenhagen last month. The genocidal calls of ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ are accompanied by massively financed and marketed Palestinian paraphernalia, scarves, flags, and posters.

About 10 people killed in attack at Swedish school for adults, gunman believed among dead

The shooting took place in a campus area where several schools, for both children and adults are located. Police said students were held indoors at the affected school and also at nearby schools.

 Police officers are seen at the Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden, on February 4, 2025, following reports of a serious shooting incident, February 4, 2025.

Man shot dead in Sweden ahead of court verdict over Quran burning

Momika had burned copies of the Koran, the Muslim holy book, in public demonstrations in 2023 against Islam.

 Demonstrators burn the Swedish flag during a protest in Tehran against the insult to the Koran after the Muslim holy book was burned in Stockholm, July 21, 2023.

Yerushalmi kugel named world's worst casserole

Two beloved Israeli staples join blood pancakes and other controversial dishes in Taste Atlas' latest ranking of the world's least appetizing foods.

Kugel 311

Sweden begins construction on '100,000 years' nuclear waste storage facility

The repository's design aims to provide protection for 100,000 years and withstand geological changes, climate-related disasters, and future ice ages.

 Sweden begins construction on '100,000 years' nuclear waste storage facility. Illustration.

Raoul Wallenberg Day: Remembering the hero who saved 100,000 Jews – opinion

Remembering Raoul Wallenberg, a hero who risked it all to save thousands of Jews from the Holocaust.

Raoul Wallenberg

Swedish PM accuses Iran of using organized gangs to carry out attacks in Sweden

"Iran is using organized and violent criminal gangs to carry out serious attacks within Sweden," Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated.

 A Swedish soldier stands next to a ceremonial cannon in the courtyard of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, March 7, 2024.

Youssef's stand-up tour will inflame antisemitic hatred - opinion

These provocative performances inflame hatred against Israel and Jews, and incite acts of violence against them.

GALA HOST Bassem Youssef from Egypt poses backstage at the 43rd International Emmy Awards in New York City in 2015.

Sweden cuts UNRWA funds, directs aid to Gaza via alternative channels

Sweden cuts off UNRWA but pledges 400 million kronor in additional aid to Gaza.

 A damaged sign is pictured at the headquarters of UNRWA, following an Israeli raid, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City, July 12, 2024.

Drone drops paint over Russian embassy in Sweden

A Swedish foreign ministry spokesperson said Sweden's embassy in Moscow was in contact with Russian authorities over Friday's incident in the Swedish capital.

 Sweden expels five Russian diplomats, ministry says