The Latest Breaking News from Sweden

Sweden and Finland can ‘count on’ Hungary in Nato bid

Hungary said it would ratify the Nordic countries’ accession before the end of the year

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Swedish reactor unexpectedly shuts down after turbine fault

A reactor at a nuclear plant in southern Sweden has unexpectedly shut down after suffering a fault in its turbine

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Carl Starfelt at centre of FIFA blast as Celtic star prevented from international recall to Sweden squad

Celtic have had a number of players called up for the 2022 Qatar World Cup - including Swedish defensive stalwart Carl Starfelt

Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022

Matildas eye solid defence in Sweden clash

The Matildas' defence has been shaky in recent times but vice-captain Steph Catley is confident they can hit their straps for the tough friendly against Sweden.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

Turkey demands Sweden take concrete steps prior to NATO approval

Ankara is demanding that Sweden and Finland extradite Kurdish rebels before lifting a veto on their membership bid.

Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan wants Swedish action on anti-terrorism for NATO bid approval

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Ankara conveyed its expectation to see concrete steps from Sweden to fulfil anti-terrorism obligations under a deal clearing bids by the Nordic country and neighbouring Finland to join NATO.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Swedish PM says Sweden will live up to security commitments made to Turkey

Sweden will live up to security commitments it made to Turkey before becoming invitees to NATO, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Tuesday following a meeting with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan to discuss hurdles to Stockholm's bid to join the alliance.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Sweden's leader goes on charm offensive to win Turkish support for NATO membership bid

Sweden still has “many steps to take” to win Turkey's approval for its NATO membership bid, a top Turkish official said Tuesday as Sweden's new prime minister visited Ankara in hopes of eliminating the hurdle to his country joining the military alliance.

France 24 · Nov 8, 2022

Sweden's leader courts Turkey's support for NATO membership

A top Turkish official says Sweden has “many steps to take” before winning Turkey's approval for its NATO membership bid

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Swedish PM vows firmer stance in search for Turkey's approval for NATO bid

Sweden's new prime minister vowed on Tuesday a firmer stance on fighting crime and terrorism during a visit to Turkey where he will seek the approval of President Tayyip Erdogan for his country's bid to join NATO.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022