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Sweden's Kurds fear they may pay price for NATO bid as Turkey fumes

Kurds in Sweden's large diaspora are worried they will become a pawn in the negotiations over Stockholm's ambition to join NATO if the West makes concessions to win Turkish support.

Reuters · Jun 28, 2022

NATO to invite Finland and Sweden to join after Turkey lifts objections

NATO leaders will formally invite Finland and Sweden to join the alliance Wednesday after the two Nordic countries reached an agreement with Turkey, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s office said Helsinki and Stockholm agreed “to cooperate fully with Turkey in its fight” against the…

France 24 · Jun 28, 2022

NATO’s summit 2022 in Madrid: 5 things to know

Leaders of the world’s largest defence alliance will convene in Madrid this week for the NATO heads of state summit.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2022

How Sweden's idyllic Gotland island could become a strategic 'watchtower' in the north to keep an eye on Vladimir Putin

As NATO considers accepting two new members, Sweden is flexing its firepower on an idyllic holiday island that could serve as a strategic stronghold in the Baltic Sea. But for residents who love Gotland's peaceful waters, it's an uncomfortable shift.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

Erdogan tells Sweden, NATO leaders that Turkey awaits steps for NATO bids

President Tayyip Erdogan told the heads of NATO and Sweden on Saturday that Nordic countries must take binding steps to address Turkey's concerns and overcome its opposition to their membership bids, Turkish state media reported.

Reuters · Jun 25, 2022

Solidarity behind Ukraine's Russia fight atop summit agendas

Back-to-back world leader summits in Europe this weekend will focus on uniting Western nations behind Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion and overcoming Turkey’s opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

OLD The destinations that have scrapped all travel restrictions – regardless of vaccination status

More than a dozen destinations have ended all Covid-related travel rules

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

U.S. says it's hopeful for a positive resolution soon for Sweden, Finland's NATO bid

The United States is hopeful that there will soon be a positive resolution of the issues between Turkey, Finland and Sweden regarding the NATO accession bids of the two Nordic countries, the State Department's top diplomat for Europe said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

With an eye on re-election, Turkey’s Erdogan risks the ire of Western partners

Between stalling Sweden and Finland’s bids for NATO membership and threatening a fresh military offensive against Kurds in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to be capitalising on the world’s focus on Ukraine to strengthen Ankara’s geopolitical standing – even at the expense of NATO and Western partners.…

France 24 · Jun 22, 2022

Euro 2022 fixtures and venues including Northern Ireland's group schedule

Northern Ireland will face Norway, Austria and hosts England in the group stages

Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2022