Sweden condemns Russia’s cyber misconduct, as noted by the EU. The 2017−18 APT28 breach of Swedish Sport Confederation data is part of a pattern. Sweden pledges to collaborate with Allies to address Russia’s cyber threats.

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On this #WorldPressFreedomDay , the Media Freedom Coalition recognises the vital and irreplaceable role journalists and media workers play in providing accurate information on the issues that matter.

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Yesterday, a bilateral dialogue between Sweden and the United States on cyber and digital issues – the first of its kind – took place in Washington DC.

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Next week we welcome Their Majesties The King and Queen of Denmark, invited by HM The King. 🇸🇪 and 🇩🇰 are closer than ever − historically, culturally, economically. We cooperate closely in security + defence, stand united with 🇺🇦, and are leaders in green transition + innovation

Free societies are built up by free and independent media. As over 70 countries go to the polls in 2024 #pressfreedom is more important than ever.

And yet, press freedom is being restricted. This is unacceptable.

🇸🇪 is increasing its support: government.se/opinion-pieces…

Only 0.5% of global development assistance goes to the media sector. At the same time #pressfreedom is in decline.

🇸🇪 is increasing its support for free and independent media and pushing for more countries to increase their support.

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Freedom of expression is increasingly threatened in many parts of the world.

Sweden is therefore increasing its support to organisations that support independent journalists – not least in parts of the world where the media environment is most repressive.

#WorldPressFreedomDay

With the Press Prize to the Palestinian journalists covering the war in #Gaza , UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 pays a due tribute to the courage of those who have lost their life or put it at risk every day.

More than 100 media operators are reported to have died in Gaza in the last 7 months. 🧵 1/2

Exciting times! 🇸🇪 and the 🇺🇸 have kicked off their first-ever bilateral cyber and digital dialogue. Together, we’re advancing stronger cybersecurity, inclusive digital policy, and trusted digital infrastructure. Let’s build a safer digital world! Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

Statement by Tobias Billström on the situation in Georgia 🇬🇪

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Nordic-African Foreign Ministers meet in Copenhagen to discuss peace and security, multilateralism and the green and digital transition. An important opportunity to discuss common security threats and challenges.

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A partnership for sustainable growth: Nigeria is Sweden’s second-largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa.

Johan Forssell welcomes Dr. 'Bosun Tijani in Stockholm for discussions on partnerships within key sectors of innovation, digitalisation and telecommunication. #TeamSweden

Deeply worrying scenes in Tbilisi last night. Use of force to suppress peaceful demonstrations is unacceptable. The EU and Sweden are closely following and evaluating the events in Georgia.

UNICEF Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sweden in Jordan What is your hope?💭

'To build my future.'

'To reach my potential.'

'To help others reach their potential.'

'To never let my disability stop me.'

Representatives from Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs 🇸🇪 meet young beneficiaries of our programmes at a وزارة الشباب centre. Sweden in Jordan

#SRHR #IECPD30