Maria Karlsson
Ulf Kristerssons family hosts private parties at Harpsund
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristerssons daughter held a private student party at Harpsund, and his sister-in-law celebrated her 70th birthday there, according to reports from Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet. Experts and internal voices within the Moderates criticize the use of the state property as inappropriate. The party leader is defended by family and some party members.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.
Postnord sends out 150,000 erroneous notifications
Postnord has sent out 150,000 notifications to customers about packages that do not exist. The error stems from a system glitch at a supplier and affects private customers who previously ordered goods from China. The company stresses that it is not fraud.
Justice minister Strömmer shaken by assault on Mohammad
quarta-feira, 29 de outubro de 2025, 18:58hMan remanded for murder in Gävle park
quarta-feira, 29 de outubro de 2025, 15:00hJokkmokk municipality flips repatriation grant
quarta-feira, 29 de outubro de 2025, 12:14hMcDonald's recalls seasoning mix
quarta-feira, 29 de outubro de 2025, 02:47hCouple charged with theft from Ikea in Uppsala
Climate minister faces criticism over cuts to adaptation work
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A Dagens Nyheter investigation reveals that the government has cut funding to county administrative boards, resulting in the loss of two-thirds of climate adaptation positions since 2023. The opposition criticizes Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L), who blames the boards' priorities. The cuts come amid extreme weather events in Västernorrland.
King Carl XVI Gustaf to attend COP30 in Brazil
King Carl XVI Gustaf will attend the UN climate conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil, from November 5 to 7. The visit forms part of a longer private trip, during which the king plans to deliver a speech. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Victoria will act as temporary regent.
Suspected dangerous object neutralized in Södertälje
A suspected dangerous object was found outside a villa in Södertälje on Thursday evening. Police cordoned off the area and urged residents to stay indoors while the national bomb squad neutralized the device. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder and other serious crimes.
Municipalities reject talks on repatriation
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Several Swedish municipalities are declining the government's invitation for dialogue on voluntary repatriation. The Left Party proposes redirecting 1.4 billion kronor from the repatriation grant to rural municipalities. Migration Minister Johan Forssell criticizes the decisions and stresses the importance of providing information to residents.
Trial begins against nazists for assaulting three men
The trial against four young men linked to the far-right Aktivklubb began on Thursday, October 30, in Stockholm District Court. They are accused of brutally assaulting three men of foreign origin at three locations in Stockholm on the night of August 27. The prosecutor cites hate crime motives, with Nazi salutes captured on video.
Denmark permanently bans Bandidos motorcycle gang
Helsingør District Court has ruled for a permanent ban on the Bandidos motorcycle gang in Denmark. The decision extends the temporary ban introduced in May 2024 and criminalizes the use of the gang's symbols. The ruling may impact Sweden, though no clear effects have been observed yet.
Microsoft azure hit by global outages
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Microsoft's cloud service Azure suffered major issues on Wednesday, affecting services worldwide including in Sweden. The disruptions began around 5 p.m. Swedish time and are expected to be resolved by midnight. Several Swedish sites like Systembolaget and SAS were temporarily down.
Young man critically injured in Lund
A teenage boy and a man in his 20s are hospitalized after being injured by a sharp object in Lund. Police are investigating the incident as attempted murder. The injured were brought to the emergency room by a private individual.
SMHI warns of flooding risk from Gävle to Sundsvall
SMHI has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall from Gävle to Sundsvall on Thursday evening, raising the risk of flooding on roads and viaducts. Trafikverket has increased its preparedness to manage potential disruptions. Authorities urge drivers to proceed with caution.
Spanish royal debuts in handball against Sweden
Pablo Urdangarin de Borbón, nephew of Spain's King Felipe VI, made his A-team debut for Spain in a handball match against Sweden on Thursday evening. He was subbed in during the second half and scored two goals in the 34-30 victory. Meanwhile, Sweden's national team received a royal visit.
Swedish consumer agency criticizes If's ad for misleading message
Sweden's Consumer Agency has criticized insurer If for an ad campaign implying that home insurance covers lost digital information, which it does not. The ads, visible on posters in Stockholm's subway, contrast everyday solutions like backup hard drives against If's claimed substantial help. If defends itself by stating the ad targets a corporate data breach insurance.
Emma Wiesner leaves X due to harsh climate
European Parliament member Emma Wiesner (C) has left the platform X due to a harsh debate climate marked by hate and personal attacks. She describes how comments on appearance and threats have negatively affected her. The decision comes amid Centerpartiet leader Anna-Karin Hatt's recent resignation for similar reasons.