Sweden

Pro-Israel Malmo Pride Parade marchers assaulted by gang

Video of the incident circulating on social media shows a group of men who appear to be of Middle Eastern extraction harassing and assaulting pride parade participants.

Jonathan Conricus: The Swedish Israeli making the case for Israel on the world stage

"Many born-and-raised Israelis struggle with understanding that to get through to other people, you have to adapt and tailor the way you deliver your message in a way they would accept."

Members of the Neo-nazi Nordic Resistance Movement march through the town of Ludvika, 2018

Swedish based neo-Nazi group designated by US as terrorist organization

“The group’s members and leaders have carried out violent attacks against political opponents, protesters, journalists and other perceived adversaries,” the State Department said in a statement.

Iran prisoner says Sweden left him behind in jail, daily Expressen reports

The prisoner, Ahmadreza Djalali, said, "You chose to leave me behind, with a high risk of being executed".

By REUTERS
18/06/2024

Sweden frees convicted former Iranian official Hamid Noury in prisoner exchange deal

In 2022, Noury was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Stockholm court for his role in the mass executions of Iranian regime opponents in 1988.

By REUTERS , WALLA! , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
15/06/2024
 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site

Iran’s Raisi joins long list of political leaders involved in mysterious crashes

It isn't expected that presidents should go missing or be involved in crashes. However, historically, a number of important political and military leaders have met their end in crashes.

My Word: Biden, the Eurovision, and offensive questions and answers

If Israel is not able to defend itself – hitting back at its enemies – nobody will be safe. “Ironclad support” is meaningless if it translates as a steely grip preventing Israel from taking action. 

Malmö makes it clear: 'We don’t have the strength and stamina to host the competition again!'

Following tensions at this year's annual Eurovision contest, the city of Malmö in Sweden said that they would not host the contest in coming years.

By WALLA! CULTURE
17/05/2024
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