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Denmark to tighten border controls after Quran burnings

Border controls will initially be in place until August 10 as a means to prevent further protests from far-right groups.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023

‘It’s a racism crisis’: call for action on Qur’an burnings in Sweden

As the debate rages about freedom of expression, soundings from Stockholm suggest many feel the limit has been reached

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Sweden plans to step up border controls as security situation worsens during Quran burning crisis

Sweden plans to step up border controls and identity checks at crossing points as its security situation deteriorates during a Quran burning crisis that has shaken both Sweden and neighboring Denmark in recent weeks

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Erdoğan boxes clever for Turkish interests as Sweden wins Nato prize

President makes progress on series of issues despite some distaste among international partners for his methods

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Sweden's rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership

When long-neutral Sweden applied for NATO membership together with Finland, both expected a quick accession process

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Turkey agrees to Sweden Nato membership after previously blocking bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seemed to previously suggest he would only allow Sweden to join if Turkey was re-considered for EU membership

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Turkey agrees to support Sweden’s Nato application

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to set aside his veto following last-ditch talks on the eve of the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania

The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2023

Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey's leader has agreed to have Turkish parliament vote on Sweden's bid to join the defense alliance.

WEKU · Jul 10, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan agrees to back Swedish NATO bid, says alliance chief Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the Turkish Parliament “as soon as possible.”

France 24 · Jul 10, 2023

Turkey links EU membership bid to row over Sweden joining NATO as summit looms

Ankara is refusing to allow Stockholm to join the Western military alliance - and has now urged NATO countries to back its bid to join the exclusive Brussels bloc

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023