Tag: Al Jazeera
Erdogan and Orbán won that by slowing down Sweden's path into NATO
Fighter jets, presidential elections and respect. Hear Johan Mathias Sommarströmformer Middle East correspondent, and Filip Kotsambouikidisformer Eastern Europe correspondent, about what motivated the two leaders to block Sweden's accession process for two years. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Johan Mathias Sommarström and Filip Kotsambouikidis Producers: Katja Magnusson, Kim Hessius, and Karl Kadhammar With audio clips from:…
Chinese mafia from the inside – join us inside the “world's worst” casino
Behind a golden facade set in the Mekong River hides one of the area's most criminal dens, where Chinese owner Zhao Wei is said to operate illegal animal smuggling, drug trafficking and human trafficking. Hear Sweden Radio's correspondent in Southeast Asia, Axel Kronholm, about his journey to the casino, about the contractor who built it…
The Kadyrov clan – loyal to Putin to death
The Russia Correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren tells how the Kadyrov clan came to power and how Putin sees the sub-republic of Chechnya as a test balloon for hard-line politics. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent Producers: Marina Nilsson Malmström, Elin Hagman With clips from: Swedish Radio, SVT, The Telegraph, BBC, CNN, Al…
The New Pirate War on the Red Sea
Ekot's Middle East reporter Johan Mathias Sommarström tells the story of Houthi rebels in Yemen who attack cargo ships to show their support for the Palestinians in Gaza. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Johan Mathias Sommarström, former Middle East correspondent Producers: Katja Magnusson and Karl Kadhammar. With clips from: Al Jazeera English, BBC, DW News, Fox…
They are at the top of Israel's most wanted list
The Radio Correspondents Middle East podcast gives you the latest on developments in the Middle East. Host: Olle Wiberg Guests: Cecilia Uddén and Samar Hadrous, Middle East correspondents, and Johan-Mathias Sommarström, Middle East reporter. Producer: Anna Roxvall Technician: Matilda Eriksson With clips from: AP, Al Jazeera, CNN, First Post and Sweden's Radio
“Blade Runner” murdered his girlfriend – now he is released
South African Oscar Pistorius succeeds as the first double amputee ever to make it to the Olympics. But in 2013 he was arrested for murder and during the trial a dark side of the formerly celebrated sprinter emerged. On January 5, Pistorius will be released on parole, and now the question is – how will…
Therefore, Berlusconi's “bunga bunga women” lose their monthly allowance
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's “bunga bunga parties” have been described as both elegant dinners and pure sex parties. Now the controversial story is being rolled up again when the women who attended the parties ended up in a feud with Berlusconi's heirs. In a letter, the family's lawyers write that the “bunga bunga…
Södertälje's garbage is the mafia's goldmine
Illegal garbage dumping has become a growing problem in Södertälje. Building materials, refrigerators, waste and other debris are thrown into nature instead of at the recycling station. Italy is a country that has had similar problems since the mid-90s with large protests and poisoned areas as a result. Hear the reporters Liza YouhananP4 Södertälje, and…
This is how the Chinese mafia's brutal methods can come to Sweden
Machete murder, human trafficking and money laundering. The Chinese mafia acts globally and according to information to Aftonbladet, Swedish gang members establish contacts with criminals in China. China commentator Hanna Sahlberg tells about the violence of the Chinese mafia. Host: Robin Olin Guests: Hanna Sahlberg, China commentator Ekot Producer: Catarina Spåre Gustafsson and Viola Gad…
The wealthy families surrounding the royal family
The row over the royal billions Earlier this year, businessman Mohamed Al Fayed died after a life in the shadow of the British royal house. He leaves behind an inheritance of billions and the quarrel between the children covers newspapers in Great Britain. Also hear about what really happened to Queen Elizabeth’s corgis after her…
The threat of a major war – so Iran smuggles weapons to Israel’s enemies
Ekot’s reporter Katja Magnusson tells the story of how Iran became the country in the Middle East with the largest arsenal of robots – which have also been spread to allies in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. Iran has threatened to attack Israel if the war against Hamas in Gaza escalates. Host: Robin Olin Guest:…
Abdesalam Lassoued – hear about the Brussels terrorist’s life in Sweden
During the Arab Spring of 2011, Abdesalam Lassoued escapes from a prison in Tunisia. Then follows a life in Europe’s shadow societies, but he raises the suspicions of several European authorities along the way. Hear Felix Öste Personnereporter at Ekot, tell about the Brussels terrorist’s time in Sweden. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Felix Öste Personne,…
Israel’s hunt for the mastermind behind the Hamas terror attack
He leads the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, but never appears in public. Hear Edgar Mannheimer tell about how Mohammed Deif allegedly deceived the Israeli security service. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Edgar Mannheimer, reporter at Swedish Radio Producer: Ulrika Lindqvist With audio from: Al Jazeera, Al Mayadeen News, AP, BBC, CNN, Ekot, ILTV,…
Shooter who killed 2 Swedes in Brussels releases video, claims to be ISIS member
Brussels [Belgium]October 17 (ANI): The gunman, who killed two Swedish nationals and injured a third person in a lone wolf attack in Brussels, identified himself as a member of the terror group ISIS group and claimed responsibility for the attack in a video posted online, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. According to Al Jazeera, the…
The attack to crush Hamas – then it hits Gaza
Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén describes the Gaza area and its history. Gaza is now under total blockade and civilians cannot escape from there. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Cecilia Uddén, Middle East correspondent Producers: Katja Magnusson, Kim Hessius and Ludvig Jansson. With audio from: Swedish Radio, The Guardian, CBS News, AP, France 24, WKYC News,…
The tech solutions that will stop the gangs
Secret wiretapping, facial recognition and drone surveillance – these are some of the tools the government wants to give the police in their work against gang violence. Hear Ekot’s tech reporter Sven Carlsson about the history of the effective but often criticized technology solutions. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Sven Carlsson, tech reporter at Ekot Producers:…
Gang violence rocks Sweden
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sweden’s prime minister announced that he will hold talks with the head of the Swedish armed forces and the police chief to discuss ways to stop gang violence following a wave of attacks that have resulted in at least 11 people being killed so far. month. – Other media news – Prime…
The EU’s new move against Putin – super expansion
Hear Susan PalmeEU commentator, on the EU’s past expansions, the frictions that have arisen and the challenges that await before the next major enlargement. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Susanne Palme, EU commentator Producer: Karl Kadhammar With clips from: Al Jazeera, AP, BBC, Bled Strategic Forum, CNBC, CNN, DW News, Euronews, Eurovision Song Contest, France24, SVT,…
Terrorgrupperna som regeringen pekar ut som hot
Samtidigt som terrorgruppen Al-Qaida riktar hot mot Sverige pekar den nationella säkerhetsrådgivaren Henrik Landerholm ut libanesiska Hizbollah och somaliska Al-Shabab som potentiella hot. Hör Samar Hadrous, Ekots utsända i Mellanöstern, och Samira Othman, Ekots utsända i Afrika, berätta om de utpekade grupperna, hur terrordåd som kopplas till de brukar gå till och vilket hot de…
Muqtada al-Sadr – milisledaren bakom protesterna mot Sverige
Sveriges Radios reporter och programledare Edgar Mannheimer berättar om den mäktige Muqtada al-Sadr; religiös ledare, milisman och kungamakare i irakisk politik. Hör om konfliktlinjerna i landet och hur al-Sadr utnyttjar dem, och förklaringen till varför ett fåtal aktivister i Sverige, kan få Bagdad att koka. Programledare: Lena Nordlund Gäst: Edgar Mannheimer, reporter Producent: Elin Roumeliotou…
Iraq: Protesters attempt to storm Baghdad’s Green Zone amid reports of Koran burning
Baghdad [Iraq]July 23 (ANI): Nearly thousands of protesters on Saturday tried to storm into Baghdad’s Green Zone, a heavily fortified area that houses several foreign embassies and the seat of Iraq’s government, in reaction to reports of Quran burning in Denmark, Al Jazeera reported. However, the security police dispersed the protesters on Saturday. The protesters…
Iraq expels Swedish envoy after the desecration of the Koran in Stockholm
Baghdad [Iraq]July 21 (ANI): Iraq has expelled the Swedish ambassador following massive protests in Baghdad by angry Iraqi protesters over the burning of the Koran in Sweden, Al Jazeera reported. The Swedish embassy in central Baghdad was stormed by protesters who also lit a small fire in its compound. Videos on social media showed a…
Death in the Mediterranean – the world’s most dangerous escape route
Ekot’s reporter Anna Roxvall tells about new and more dangerous routes, the EU’s agreement with countries in North Africa and what effects the new Migration Pact will actually have on the increased migration across the Mediterranean. Host: Martin Wicklin Guest: Anna Roxvall, reporter at Ekot Producer: Alice Uhlin With clips from: ABC News, Al Jazeera,…
Before the NATO summit, Biden begins a three-nation visit
Washington [US]July 10 (ANI): US President Joe Biden embarked on a three-nation trip that will be dominated by a NATO summit to show support for Ukraine despite tensions over Kiev’s potential membership in the alliance, Al Jazeera reported. Late Sunday, Biden flew from Delaware’s Dover Air Force Base to Britain, a crucial American ally. The…
“Koran burning does not reflect the views of the Swedish government”
Stockholm [Sweden]July 3 (ANI): The Swedish government condemned the burning of the Holy Quran outside Stockholm’s central mosque on Sunday, calling it an “Islamophobic act”, according to Khaama Press. The statement said: “We condemn the burning of the Koran in Stockholm in the strongest terms, and this hateful act does not represent the views of…
US President Biden embarks on a Euro tour to strengthen the NATO bloc
Washington DC [US]July 2 (ANI): US President Joe Biden will go to Europe for a three-nation trip to – Britain, Lithuania and Finland – to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) coalition. During his July 9-13 trip, President Biden will first travel to London, United Kingdom for engagements with King Charles III and Prime…
The party night that changed Diana’s life
Blamed the royal house for her death When Princess Diana dies in a car accident in Paris, it doesn’t take long before accusations are leveled against the British royal family. The Monarchs is a podcast with Titti Schultz and Ebba Kleberg von Sydow about the Swedish royal house and European monarchy. Guest: Roger Lundgren, court…
“Now is the time for Sweden to join NATO”: Antony Blinken
Luleå [Sweden]May 31 (ANI): The US has urged Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO membership, with Foreign Minister Antony Blinken declaring that “the time is now” for the northern European country to join the alliance, Al Jazeera reported. On Tuesday, the senior US diplomat said Sweden has been eligible to join NATO “from day one” and…
Simone Biles – the gymnastics, the records and the abuse scandal
Simone Biles (born 1997) is an American gymnast. After a turbulent first time in life, 3-year-old Simone Biles is adopted by her grandfather in Texas. A couple of years later, during a day trip with the preschool, she finds herself enchanted by the equipment and movements at the local gym. When she herself, on pure…
Therefore, the plastic that you sort is not recycled
Daniel Öhman, investigative reporter at Ekot, tells the story of why plastic recycling has never worked as it was intended in Sweden: seven out of eight household packaging is incinerated. Hear voices from the Chinese countryside that became the West’s plastic dump, and about the steps being taken in Sweden to bring about a change.…
The battle over the stolen cultural treasures
Swedish Radio’s culture reporter My Benaissa tells the story of how activists break into museums and how Europe begins to give in to their demands to return cultural treasures. Hear about a historic turn in who has the right to cultural heritage objects. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a story every weekday morning…
UN chief Guterres fears that the world is heading towards a wider war
In a speech to the 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday, he laid out his priorities for 2023, Al Jazeera reported. The nearly year-long conflict has intensified in recent weeks as Ukrainian and Russian forces fight fiercely for control of cities in eastern Ukraine. He pointed to the war in Ukraine, a “runaway climate catastrophe,…