Iraqi atheist Salwan Momika’s provocations had sparked violent protests and prompted Turkey to suspend NATO negotiations with Sweden.
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee in Sweden, died on December 29. He had faced charges of inciting hatred and his Swedish residency had been revoked after these charges. The court postponed its ruling scheduled for today after Momika's death.
An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm, authorities said Thursday. Salwan Momika, 38, staged several burnings and desecrations of Islam's holy book in Sweden in 2023.
Central banks in Sweden and Norway are both likely to end this easing cycle in less than six months amid an expected domestic demand-led rebound across the Nordic region, according to analysts at Nordea Bank Abp.
STOCKHOLM: An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who repeatedly burned the Quran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, has been shot dead south of Stockholm, investigators said on Thursday (Jan 30), with Sweden's prime minister suggesting "a foreign power" might have been involved.
Another Round’ director Thomas Vinterberg, Goteborg’s Artistic Director Pia Lundberg address controversial remarks of Swedish Minister of Culture.
Stockholm: Former Iraqi militia leader Salwam Momika was reportedly shot dead in Sweden's Hovsjo district, claimed local reports. Momika became a fierce critic of Islam and burnt the Quran several times. He was found dead inside his apartment reportedly during live TikTok video. However, there is no official confirmation yet.
Long persecuted alongside other large carnivores, the wolverine ( Gulo gulo) probably began its recovery in Norway and Sweden half a century ago, after both countries moved to protect the animal. That recovery continues today, according to Ehsan Moqanaki at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Ås and his colleagues.
From Fremantle’s Miso Film, the premium drama unveiled today at TV Drama Vision, is the first joint order from TV2 Denmark, TV2 Norway and TV4 Sweden.
An Iraqi refugee and anti-Islam campaigner was shot dead in Sweden hours before he was due to receive a court verdict following a trial over desecrating the Holy Quran, and five people were arrested over the shooting on Thursday.
Countries in Europe are competing hard to recruit international IT talent. Which Nordic country offers the best prospects to those who have the skills, and how do they compare to Germany?