Tag: Swedish
Aftermath of Terror Attack in Sweden – It Could Have Been Worse
The suspected terrorist "burned" himself while trying -- and failing -- to detonate the homemade bomb in the truck he used in the ramming attack.
Muslim Swedish Housing Minister Kaplan Resigns after Comparing Israel to Nazis
Sweden’s foreign minister, Margot Wallström—remember her?—said the comments were “terrible.”
UN Chemical Weapons Inspectors Arrive in Syria
UN inspectors tasked with investigating the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria arrived there on Sunday, Xinhu reported.
The 20-member UN delegation, led by...
Swedes Fume at Comparison of Palestinian Prisoners to Murderer Breivik
Relatives of victims of the Utøya massacre are seething with anger at the Israeli ambassador's insolent comparison of Jewish and Scandinavian blood.
Rally Backing Jewish Community Held in Malmo
Malmo Mayor Ilmar Reepalu was among some 300 marchers who demonstrated in the Swedish city in support of the Jewish community.
A Unanimous Senate Awards Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to award Raoul Wallenberg the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award given by Congress.
Egypt Bans Swedish NGO worker From Leaving Country
A Swedish NGO worker was prevented from boarding a flight from Egypt to Cyprus Monday. According to Cairo International Airport Authorities, Jean Eric was on...
Raoul Wallenberg’s 100th Birthday: Iranian Participation, New Investigation
A celebration of the 100th birthday of Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of over 20,000 Hungarian Jews in the final days of World War II, also marks the renewal of investigations into the events surrounding his death. In attendance - the Iranian Ambassador to Hungary
Mishnitz, Myszyniec
Recently I received a letter with an inquiry about the town of Mishnitz.