Consulate General of Sweden, Istanbul

Discover Swedish cinema at the heart of Istanbul.🎬 We’re screening “Historja – Stitches for Sapmi” at Beyoğlu Sineması on 16 May at 19:00 — and you’re invited.

Free, open to all, and part of the Beyoğlu International Film Days! Register at Beyoglu app.

Come share this beautiful story from Sápmi.🫎❄️

It’s week, and Felicia for Sweden with ‘My System’ in the grand final. 🇸🇪

‘My System’ is far from the only entry this year shaped by collaborations between Swedish and international artists and songwriters: 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇱🇺 Luxemburg, and 🇸🇲 San Marino have Swedish connected songwriters or dancers on their teams. Good luck to Felicia and her team!

Photo: Karin Törnblom/TT

What an incredible day connecting with bright, ambitious students accepted at Swedish universities at our pre-departure event. We shared practical tips on moving to Sweden and had inspiring conversations about their academic journeys ahead. We wish you a wonderful time in Sweden.

United in peace and solidarity.

Today we celebrate Europe Day, commemorating the Schuman Declaration – the foundation of what we know as the European Union. The EU emerged from a will to ensure peace and strengthen economic ties between Europe’s countries. The Declaration highlighted two main principles – peace and solidarity – which are still priorities today when European cooperation is more important than ever.

In a world that is fraught with worry, our strongest voice is a united Europe. Europe Day reminds us that Europe’s future is being built every day – through cooperation, trust and joint will.

A proud day for Team Sweden in Türkiye.🇸🇪🇹🇷We warmly congratulate Mr. Feyzi Kaya, newly appointed Honorary Consul of Sweden in Izmir.

His commitment and local expertise will be valuable as we continue building strong connections between Sweden and the Aegean region.

at the Swedish Palace! The Consulate hosted Istanbul University students and professors, our knitting partners, for the celebration of our crafts. Seeing everyone arrive with their completed knitted pieces was truly inspiring. This initiative has grown into something much larger than a workshop — it has sparked new friendships, creativity, and a vibrant network of makers who connect through the power of handcraft. 🧶❤️

A heartfelt thank you to all students, professors, and partners who joined us on this journey and helped build this meaningful bridge between our communities.🇸🇪🇹🇷

Two inspiring programmes took place at Karadeniz Technical University!

Demet Sürücü from Bahçeşehir University opened the morning by sharing her insights on Swedish timber architecture, followed by a lively workshop where KTU students designed and built a piece that will remain on campus.

Later in the day, the Swedish Institute’s Polar Expedition exhibition opened with films, talks, and a tour that sparked great conversations about polar research.

A big thank‑you to all the students for your curiosity and inspiring discussions throughout the day.

Forest heritage and future innovation were at the heart of Consul General Karin Hernmarck’s visit to Trabzon.

During the trip, she met with Governor Tahir Şahin, Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç, Rector Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Çuvalcı and professors and students at Karadeniz Technical University. She opened the Woodlife Sweden exhibition, and joined General Directorate of Forestry (OGM) for a tour of the region’s remarkable wooden structures.

A warm thank you to KTÜ, Bahçeşehir University and OGM for making this inspiring programme possible.

Happy National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, Türkiye! Today, we celebrate the future—children—who will shape a world of innovation, peace and collaboration.

Photocredit: Martin Svalander/imagebank.sweden.se