Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul

Happy Easter! Mutlu Paskalyalar! Glad Påsk!

Honoured to host a high‑level roundtable at the Swedish Palace, strengthening dialogue between IFIs, Turkish authorities, and Swedish companies on green transition, innovation, and upcoming project opportunities. #MadeWithSweden #DevelopmentCooperation

Congratulations to the newly elected Board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye. As a key member of Team Sweden, the Chamber plays an important role in promoting Swedish-Turkish trade relations. Valuable strong cooperation and continuing partnership 👏🏻

Have you noticed the similarities among the Nordic flags? ❤️🤍💙💛 Even if these flags are symbols of individual countries and regions, they also reflect a shared heritage – and a bond that stretches across centuries. Zoom on the images to find out more! #UnitedNordics #Sweden

People all over the world are celebrating Nowrouz, which welcomes the spring and symbolises renewal. Nowrouz Pirooz to all who celebrate!

The Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul wishes you a joyful Bayram! 💐 Please note that the Consulate General is closed on 20 March Friday.

Sweden and the @WorldBankGroup are celebrating 75 years of partnership this year. The World Bank is the single largest channel for Swedish development assistance and a key partner in poverty reduction, economic reforms and good governance in developing countries. Sweden’s overall support to Ukraine via the World Bank will total SEK 2.8 billion in 2026. Yesterday, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade @BenjaminDousa received World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde in Stockholm for discussions on continued strong cooperation.

On 15 March, we observe the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Sweden works to combat all forms of racism, including Islamophobia. Read more about the Government’s efforts against racism and the action plan to combat anti-Muslim racism and hate crime: government.se/press-releases…

Proud to host a panel together with @CanadainISTBL and leading women’s organisations from Türkiye. The speakers shared powerful insights on the work of women’s organisations. Thank you to the partners who joined us in supporting progress towards gender equality. #IWD2026

Pleased to participate in “Women in Diplomacy” seminar to share Sweden’s long-standing commitment to gender equality and inclusive foreign policy. Thanks to the Consulate General of the Philippines for organising this event, to Istanbul University for hosting us! #IWD2026

Pleased to have a meeting with the Istanbul Governor Davut Gül #SwedenInIstanbul

Portraits of the Swedish rescue dog Killian – a symbol of cooperation and compassion between 🇸🇪🇹🇷. Today, we received the team behind the artworks at the Consulate. Thank you to Istanbul Police Department´s Community Support Branch Directorate for this meaningful project!

Today is International Women’s Day. Women’s and girls’ enjoyment of human rights is a matter of freedom and a core Swedish value. Listen to Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard speak on the matter. #8March #IWD2026 #WomensDay

Sweden and Türkiye have been trading partners for nearly 300 years — ever since Swedish merchants sailed to the Ottoman Levant in 1738 to build new business ties. 🇸🇪🤝🇹🇷 A reminder that global collaboration isn’t a trend… it’s a tradition. Photo Galata bridge, Berggren, c.1900.

Nordic Film Days 2026 is officially happening and we are proud of it! Together with our Nordic partners and IBB Kültür, we bring powerful Nordic cinema to the heart of Istanbul. Three days of inspiring stories ahead. Beyoglu Sinemasi awaits you to join! #NordikFilmGünleri

İsveç, Norveç, Finlandiya, İzlanda ve Danimarka sinemasından özel bir seçki Nordik Film Günleri kapsamında İBB Beyoğlu Sineması’nda! Seçkide yer alan her film, Nordik coğrafyasının kendine özgü kültürel bakış açılarını ve anlatı geleneğini sinematik bir dille keşfe davet ediyor.

Consul General Karin Hernmarck met with the World Bank - International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Director Selma Rasavac‑Avdagic at the Consulate. Looking forward to supporting collaboration with international finance partners.

Four years. 1,461 days. Every day is one day too many. Every life lost is one life too many. Every person who has been forced to flee their home. Every child who has been abducted by Russia. Every home, school and hospital without electricity and heating. Russia must end its warfare. Only Ukraine has the right to decide on the future of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have demonstrated incredible resilience, keeping their society going and keeping their hopes alive. Sweden stands steadfast by their side. #StandwithUkraine

For four years, Ukraine has shown remarkable resilience — both on the front line and in daily life. Ukrainians continue to face Russia’s full‑scale invasion with courage and determination. Sweden stands with Ukraine. 🇸🇪🇺🇦 #StandwithUkraine