Sofie Axelsson
Sofie Axelsson is a journalist at Dagens ETC, known for her commitment to independent journalism. She recently made headlines due to her husband, Joakim Medin, being detained in Turkey under accusations linked to his journalistic work. Axelsson has expressed deep concern over her husband's situation, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and the need for his swift return home. She has received support from colleagues and friends during this challenging time, highlighting the broader implications of Medin's detention for journalists operating in allied countries.
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Sofie Axelsson expressed relief upon hearing the news of her husband Joakim's release.
DN Direkt - Medins egna ord: ”Länge leve friheten”
Sweden· 2025-05-17
Sofie Axelsson expressed relief upon hearing the news of her husband Joakim Medin's release.
DN Direkt - Kvinna befarad död i villabrandSweden· 2025-05-17Sofie Axelsson expressed relief upon hearing the news of her husband Joakim's release.
DN Direkt - Finnair ställer in 110 flyg – 14 000 drabbasSweden· 2025-05-17Sofie Axelsson expressed relief upon hearing the news of her husband Joakim's release.
DN Direkt - Inför avgörandet – Tre Kronor kallar in reservenSweden· 2025-05-17Sofie Axelsson expressed relief upon hearing the news of her husband Joakim Medin's release.
DN Direkt - Många dödsoffer i virvelstormar i USASweden· 2025-05-17Sofie Axelsson expressed relief upon hearing the news of her husband Joakim Medin's release.
DN Direkt - Turkiet har upptäckt gasfyndighet i Svarta havetSweden· 2025-05-17Sofie Axelsson expressed relief upon hearing the news of her husband Joakim Medin's release.
DN Direkt - Löpare fick hjärtstopp under GöteborgsvarvetSweden· 2025-05-17Sofie Axelsson expressed relief that her husband Joakim Medin is home in time for their daughter's birth.
Svensk journalist hjemme etter fengsling i Tyrkia: – Lenge leve pressefriheten
Norway· 2025-05-17
Sofie Axelsson is Joakim Medin's wife, who expressed deep emotions about his release.
Joakim Medin: ”Länge leve friheten!”Sweden· 2025-05-17
Sofie Axelsson is Joakim Medin's wife, who is currently pregnant.
Statsminister Ulf Kristersson (M) säger att frigivningen av den svenske journalisten Joakim Medin har föregåtts av ”intensiva kontakter” med Turkiets regering.Sweden· 2025-05-16
Sofie Axelsson, Joakim Medin's wife, expressed her shock and mixed emotions about his release.
Joakim Medin är fri – på väg hem till SverigeSweden· 2025-05-16Sofie Axelsson expressed relief that the first process is over regarding her husband Joakim Medin.
Hustrun efter villkorliga domen: ”En stor lättnad”Sweden· 2025-04-30Sofie Axelsson expressed her fear regarding her husband's situation.
Medins fru inför rättegången: ”Försiktigt hoppfull”Sweden· 2025-04-29
Sofie Axelsson, Joakim Medin's wife, expressed mixed feelings about the charges against her husband.
Joakim Medin åtalas – riskerar 12 års fängelseSweden· 2025-04-23
Sofie Axelsson writes a diary about her concern for her husband Joakim Medin.
Sofie Axelsson skriver dagbok om oron för Joakim MedinSweden· 2025-04-09Sofie Axelsson is Joakim Medin's wife who defends him against the allegations.
„Hann er blaðamaður, ekkert annað“
Iceland· 2025-03-30Sofie Axelsson is Joakim Medin's wife and a journalist who has expressed concern for her husband's safety and the importance of press freedom.
Gripna journalisten Joakim Medins fru: ”Det är fruktansvärt”Sweden· 2025-03-29