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A Minute of Silence Across Sweden – Tribute Paid to the Victims

At 12 o'clock today, Sweden falls silent. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro are honored with a minute of silence.

» Published: February 11 2025

A Minute of Silence Across Sweden – Tribute Paid to the Victims
Photo: Claudio Bresciani/TT

From Kiruna in the north to Malmö in the south, Sweden is today remembering the ten people who were killed by the perpetrator at Risbergska school in Örebro.

A ceremony is being held in the city on Stortorget. In the Riksdag, Speaker Andreas Norlén is holding a moment of silence, and flags around the government quarters are flying at half-mast before being raised after the silent minute.

Schools, Municipalities, and Companies

In a similar manner, municipalities and regions around the country are coming to a standstill.

"We encourage all our staff to stop what they're doing and, together with their students, pay tribute to the victims in Örebro at 12 o'clock," writes Marianne Stöckel, upper secondary school principal at Lapland Upper Secondary School, to TT.

Volvo Cars, with its 23,000 employees, is also coming to a standstill. The factories in Torslanda and Olofström are pausing work.

All activities within our entire area will come to a standstill, says press chief Kristin Boldemann Wester.

It's out of respect for the victims and their families. It feels self-evident.

The Police Authority in Sweden is flying flags at half-mast until 12:01 and police officers who have the opportunity are participating in the memorial ceremony.

"Each police region and department decides for themselves how they want to participate," writes Daniel Gazett, press secretary, to TT.

In Östergötland, buses and trams are coming to a standstill as far as possible, according to a press release. SJ's trains will continue to run, but an announcement will be made to passengers over the loudspeakers.

We will make an announcement about the silent minute. The train attendants will pause their work on board, among other things in the bistro, says Peter Krameus, press communicator at SJ.

Radio and TV Broadcast Live

Those at home can follow the silent minute via TV and radio. SVT is broadcasting images from several locations in Sweden on SVT1 and SVT Play starting at 11:45.

Sveriges Radio, which is broadcasting live from Örebro, will interrupt all FM broadcasts.

The Royal Palace, Drottningholm, and Gripsholm are three of several palaces that are flying flags at half-mast during the morning.

"The royal family is participating in the silent minute at the location they are at," writes Ulrika Näsholm, information secretary at the Royal Court, to TT.

On Tuesday, February 4, a perpetrator entered Risbergska school in Örebro. He shot and killed seven women and three men before taking his own life. He has now been identified as Rickard Andersson, 35 years old.

The act is the deadliest of its kind in Sweden.

The motive behind the attack is still unclear, and the police investigation is ongoing.

The government has called for a silent minute across Sweden at 12 o'clock, one week after the attack.

"To honor the victims who never came home to their loved ones, I want to invite everyone across our country to gather in a silent minute," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in a press release.

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