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Hello, BlueSky! We're the Embassy of Sweden in the UK. Follow us for all things British-Swedish, including updates on policy, culture and innovation. And of course, on occasion, cinnamon rolls, Swedish schlager and flatpack furniture 🇸🇪🇬🇧
Don’t miss these updates for British citizens travelling to Sweden after 12th October 👇
📢Important update: from 12 Oct 2025 the Entry/Exit System (EES) starts for non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries.
It will record:
✅data from travel document
✅travel dates
✅biometric data
under EU data protection rules.
ℹ️https://travel-europe.europa.eu
#TravelToEurope
It will record:
✅data from travel document
✅travel dates
✅biometric data
under EU data protection rules.
ℹ️https://travel-europe.europa.eu
#TravelToEurope
September 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Don’t miss these updates for British citizens travelling to Sweden after 12th October 👇
🇪🇺 Joining the EU three decades ago has given Sweden a seat at the table in the world of global politics. More influence, more impact.
For Swedes, the membership has meant freedom and opportunities to live, work, study and explore the whole of the EU.
Happy Europe Day! ⭐️💙
For Swedes, the membership has meant freedom and opportunities to live, work, study and explore the whole of the EU.
Happy Europe Day! ⭐️💙
30 SECONDS FOR 30 YEARS: We’re celebrating Europe Day together! 🎉
2025 marks 30 years since Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the EU on 1 January 1995.
We asked each of our Deputy Head of Missions what EU membership has meant for their country 🤝🇪🇺
#EuropeDay2025 💙✨
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2025 marks 30 years since Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the EU on 1 January 1995.
We asked each of our Deputy Head of Missions what EU membership has meant for their country 🤝🇪🇺
#EuropeDay2025 💙✨
@swedeninuk.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🇪🇺 Joining the EU three decades ago has given Sweden a seat at the table in the world of global politics. More influence, more impact.
For Swedes, the membership has meant freedom and opportunities to live, work, study and explore the whole of the EU.
Happy Europe Day! ⭐️💙
For Swedes, the membership has meant freedom and opportunities to live, work, study and explore the whole of the EU.
Happy Europe Day! ⭐️💙
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Last week we were honoured to welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Renate of Sweden to the Royal Society as we hosted the UK - Sweden Life Sciences Symposium. @swedeninuk.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Last week we were honoured to welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Renate of Sweden to the Royal Society as we hosted the UK - Sweden Life Sciences Symposium. @swedeninuk.bsky.social
Today, the NATO flag was raised in Stockholm to mark NATO Day. Meanwhile, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is participating in the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting in Brussels, which concludes today.
#WeareNATO
#WeareNATO
April 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today, the NATO flag was raised in Stockholm to mark NATO Day. Meanwhile, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is participating in the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting in Brussels, which concludes today.
#WeareNATO
#WeareNATO
A big thank you to Peter Pomerantsev and Martin Gelin for joining us for a captivating fireside chat, discussing the role of cultural industries in bridging divides caused by propaganda, as well as the importance of government support - free from content interference - for the arts.
March 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A big thank you to Peter Pomerantsev and Martin Gelin for joining us for a captivating fireside chat, discussing the role of cultural industries in bridging divides caused by propaganda, as well as the importance of government support - free from content interference - for the arts.
Benjamin Dousa presented Sweden’s largest civil support package yet to Ukraine – over SEK 1.4 billion in assistance.
“The support will make a real difference to many Ukrainians,” says @Dousa.
Read more: Largest civilian support package for Ukraine announced - Government.se
#StandwithUkraine
“The support will make a real difference to many Ukrainians,” says @Dousa.
Read more: Largest civilian support package for Ukraine announced - Government.se
#StandwithUkraine
March 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Benjamin Dousa presented Sweden’s largest civil support package yet to Ukraine – over SEK 1.4 billion in assistance.
“The support will make a real difference to many Ukrainians,” says @Dousa.
Read more: Largest civilian support package for Ukraine announced - Government.se
#StandwithUkraine
“The support will make a real difference to many Ukrainians,” says @Dousa.
Read more: Largest civilian support package for Ukraine announced - Government.se
#StandwithUkraine
One year as an Ally – for a more secure Sweden and a stronger NATO.
At a time when we face a serious geopolitical situation, Sweden’s NATO membership is especially important. Together with our Allies and in a spirit of solidarity , Sweden is contributing to security and stability.
#WeAreNATO
At a time when we face a serious geopolitical situation, Sweden’s NATO membership is especially important. Together with our Allies and in a spirit of solidarity , Sweden is contributing to security and stability.
#WeAreNATO
March 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
One year as an Ally – for a more secure Sweden and a stronger NATO.
At a time when we face a serious geopolitical situation, Sweden’s NATO membership is especially important. Together with our Allies and in a spirit of solidarity , Sweden is contributing to security and stability.
#WeAreNATO
At a time when we face a serious geopolitical situation, Sweden’s NATO membership is especially important. Together with our Allies and in a spirit of solidarity , Sweden is contributing to security and stability.
#WeAreNATO
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Together for a just and lasting peace, together with Ukraine.
March 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Together for a just and lasting peace, together with Ukraine.
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson shared the following message when visiting Kiev:
"We stand by Ukraine's side - Ukraine is fighting also on behalf of other European democracies.
Sweden is among the largest contributors to Ukraine - out of solidarity, but ultimately, this concerns also Swedish security".
"We stand by Ukraine's side - Ukraine is fighting also on behalf of other European democracies.
Sweden is among the largest contributors to Ukraine - out of solidarity, but ultimately, this concerns also Swedish security".
February 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson shared the following message when visiting Kiev:
"We stand by Ukraine's side - Ukraine is fighting also on behalf of other European democracies.
Sweden is among the largest contributors to Ukraine - out of solidarity, but ultimately, this concerns also Swedish security".
"We stand by Ukraine's side - Ukraine is fighting also on behalf of other European democracies.
Sweden is among the largest contributors to Ukraine - out of solidarity, but ultimately, this concerns also Swedish security".
After the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death we honour his legacy and extend our condolences. Together with partners, Sweden and the UK have signed a joint statement emphasising that Russian authorities are ultimately responsible for his death.
Read more here: government.se/statements/2...
Read more here: government.se/statements/2...
February 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
After the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death we honour his legacy and extend our condolences. Together with partners, Sweden and the UK have signed a joint statement emphasising that Russian authorities are ultimately responsible for his death.
Read more here: government.se/statements/2...
Read more here: government.se/statements/2...
Hello, BlueSky! We're the Embassy of Sweden in the UK. Follow us for all things British-Swedish, including updates on policy, culture and innovation. And of course, on occasion, cinnamon rolls, Swedish schlager and flatpack furniture 🇸🇪🇬🇧
January 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Hello, BlueSky! We're the Embassy of Sweden in the UK. Follow us for all things British-Swedish, including updates on policy, culture and innovation. And of course, on occasion, cinnamon rolls, Swedish schlager and flatpack furniture 🇸🇪🇬🇧