Here are the top 10 Sweden news today, July 15, 2023:
1. Sweden and Finland to join NATO. Sweden and Finland have formally applied to join NATO, a move that would significantly change the security landscape in Northern Europe. The two countries have long been neutral, but they have been rethinking their security policies in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
2. Russia threatens ‘countermeasures’ against Sweden. Russia has threatened to take “countermeasures” against Sweden if it joins NATO. The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that Sweden’s decision would be a “grave mistake” that would have “serious military and political consequences.”
3. Sweden’s Supreme Court blocks two extraditions to Turkey. Sweden’s Supreme Court has blocked the extradition of two men to Turkey on terrorism charges. The court ruled that there was a risk that the men would be tortured or ill-treated if they were extradited.
4. Readers reveal: Top tips for things to do in Sweden this summer. The Local asked its readers for their top tips for things to do in Sweden this summer. Here are some of the most popular suggestions: * Visit the archipelago of Stockholm * Hike in the mountains of Jämtland * Go kayaking in the Ångermanälven river * Visit the historic city of Visby * Take a boat trip on Lake Vättern
5. Turkey may not ratify Sweden joining NATO ‘until October’. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that his country may not ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO until October. Erdoğan has said that he wants Sweden to do more to crack down on Kurdish separatists before he will give his approval.
6. Swedish PM says NATO membership will not mean ‘militarization of Sweden. Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has said that NATO membership will not mean the “militarization of Sweden.” Andersson said that Sweden will remain a “peace-loving country” even after it joins the alliance.
7. Swedish government to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP. The Swedish government has announced that it will increase defense spending to 2% of GDP. The announcement comes in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
8. Swedish police investigating possible hate crime after Pride flag burned. Swedish police are investigating a possible hate crime after a Pride flag was burned in the city of Gothenburg. The flag was burned in the middle of the night in a public park.
9. Swedish court orders man to pay damages for climate protests. A Swedish court has ordered a man to pay damages for climate protests that he took part in. The man was ordered to pay SEK 10,000 (around $1,000) for damage caused to a museum during a protest.
10. Swedish government launches new campaign to attract foreign workers. The Swedish government has launched a new campaign to attract foreign workers. The campaign is aimed at people from countries such as India, China, and the United States.
