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משטרת שבדיה בזירת ירי ליד משרדי חברת אלביט בעיר גטבורג

Swedish police arrest suspected shooter who targeted Israeli defense contractor unit

Police apprehended the suspected shooter targeted a Elbit Systems subsidiary branch in Sweden, no casualties reported in the incident

Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 10.10.24

Students across US take part in Yellow Shirt Initiative in solidarity with Israel

World unites in commemoration of October 7 and calls for release of hostages

Commemorations around world over marked first anniversary of Hamas attack, with events from the US to Europe honoring the victims; 'We are showing the world that despite the loud anti-Israel minority, the majority supports Israel'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.08.24

Danish police and forensic technicians examine site of explosion at a residential building next to the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 7

Explosion heard near Israeli embassy in Copenhagen

Explosion overnight Monday comes five days after a grenade attack on the building and on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre; Israeli embassy in Stockholm targeted by gunfire

AFP | 10.07.24

פעיל במהלך הפגנה שבה הצית שרף קוראן מולך מסגד ב שטוקהולם שבדיה

Sweden says Iran behind thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burnings

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard hacked into text messaging service last year and sent thousands of messages urging Swedes to take revenge over string of public Quran burnings; Sweden torn between commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities

Associated Press | 09.24.24

ניידות משטרה ליד שגרירות ישראל בבירת שבדיה שטוקהולם לאחר ירי לעבר השגרירות ב-17 במאי

Sweden becomes crime hotbed, worries Scandinavian neighbors

Denmark and other Nordic countries cite Swedish failing immigration policy for rising crime rates that are beginning to pour over the border and affect them; criminals as young as 11 are lured by cash to commit crimes

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 09.09.24

Sweden to prosecute two over Quran burning amid terror threats

Muslims around the world issue threats of violence against Sweden after country permitted two men to burn Islam's holy scripture

Ynet, Reuters | 08.29.24

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, 47, begins military officer training

The training program includes both theory and practice. It began at the Karolinska Institute but will mainly take place at the Military Academy Karlberg in Stockholm. The princess can commute to the academy from the Haga Palace where she resides in about 15 minutes

Ynetnews | 08.21.24

Entrance to the Stockholm District Court after the court acquitted one of the highest-ranking Syrian military officials to be tried in Europe on war crimes charges

Swedish court acquits former Syrian army general accused of role in war crimes

Brig. Gen. Mohammed Hamo was accused of aiding in war crimes committed in his home country in 2012 during Syria's ongoig civil war

AP | 06.20.24

ABBA members are now Swedish Commanders of the First Class

Iconic Swedish pop group ABBA reunites in Stockholm to receive prestigious Royal Order of Vasa from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden

Ynetnews | 06.03.24

How a Swedish girl came to live in a historic stone house in Jerusalem

Hailing from a picturesque Swedish town, Brigitta Yavari-Ilan felt a spiritual calling; after studying art in New York, she found herself in Jerusalem; she vows never to leave her cherished stone house; 'I envision it becoming a museum and guesthouse after my passing, preserving its current state'

Asi Haim | 05.26.24

Sweden, France see violent antisemitic incidents

Stockholm police arrest several individuals after suspected shooting toward Israeli embassy in the city; French police neutralize armed attacker who set fire to a synagogue in Rouen

Reuters | 05.17.24

Far-right activists threaten to add fuel to Malmo fire

During Eurovision in Malmo, far-right activists, including politician Rasmus Paludan, threaten protests against Sweden for hosting contest there, citing the city's reputation

Zeev Avrahami, Malmo | 05.11.24

'Music is above politics': What Eurovision fans think of Eden Golan

Despite the tense atmosphere surrounding Israel's participation in the contest, there are fans in Malmo who appreciate Eden Golan's song and some even hope she wins

Raz Shechnik | 05.10.24

Ynet reporter beaten by protesters in Malmo: 'A blunt object hit my head hard'

Zeev Avrahami in Malmo to cover events around the Eurovision Song Contest for Ynet is attacked by participants in an anti-Israel protest; protesters demand he prove he is not Jewish or Israeli, Avrahami tells them 'I am both'

‎Zeev Avrahami‎ | 05.09.24

אריק סעדה, נציג שוודיה באירווזיון 2024 עם כפייה על היד

Eurovision officials say Swedish singer 'went onstage wearing keffiyeh without anyone noticing'

European Broadcasting Union claims Eric Saade was familiar with the competition rules, and during rehearsals, he did not wear the inciting symbol

Raz Shechnik | 05.08.24