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Majority of Finns reportedly support joining NATO without Sweden

More than half of survey respondents say Helsinki should move ahead without waiting for Stockholm, reports local media.

Closure of some Western consulates in Istanbul 'deliberate': Cavusoglu

Countries including the US, UK, France and Germany temporarily shut their diplomatic missions in Istanbul for what they called "security reasons" but failed to share any information that could corroborate their claims, says Türkiye's top diplomat.

Anti-Muslim extremist Rasmus Paludan engaged in sex chats with minors

Audio recordings from the racist politician’s online conversations reveal he spoke to minors about disturbing and graphic sexual scenarios, such as a teacher sexually abusing a boy in front of his class.

Sweden tightens terror law as tensions rise with Türkiye over NATO bid

Swedish government proposes new legislation on anti-terror law to widen the scope of activities that can be prosecuted, saying that threat level increased for the country after Paludan's burning of the Quran.

Terrorism, Nordic bids and NATO’s revolving doors

To earn Türkiye’s trust and address its concerns, the security grouping cannot have different yardsticks for different terror groups.

Türkiye won't allow Sweden in NATO unless attacks on Quran stop: Erdogan

Turkish president says Ankara's view on Finland's bid is positive, signalling support for it separately from Sweden's.

Is Denmark an example of anti-Islam hate in action?

Rasmus Paludan's anti-Muslim, Quran burning actions remain short of conviction, as there is no law in the country to challenge him.

Hungary lambasts Sweden over row with Türkiye and allowing Quran sacrilege

Stockholm allowing burning a copy of Holy Quran as part of freedom of speech "is just plain stupidity," says Hungary's Foreign Minister Szijjarto, advising Nordic country to "act differently" if it wants to secure Ankara's backing for NATO seat.

'Stop provoking': Swedes voice concern over acts against Türkiye, Islam

Swedish citizens call out authorities for allowing the burning of the Quran, an act according to them that “clearly constitutes a hate crime".

Türkiye's response to Finland's NATO bid may 'shock' Sweden: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye's attitude towards Finland joining NATO may be more positive than towards Sweden.

Sweden's share of PKK terror funding larger than Finland's: NATO negotiator

Oscar Stenstrom says rising incidents of gang violence in Sweden are linked to PKK terror group.

Türkiye warns citizens of 'Islamophobic', 'racist' attacks in EU, US

Foreign Ministry issues travel warnings for US and some European countries, citing surge in anti-foreigner and racist attacks and growing religious intolerance.