Woman in her 60s found dead in Ludvika home, man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
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Man in His 20s Detained on Suspicion of Rape in Umeå
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
Crime
Hunter shoots bear after attack in Sollefteå municipality
A hunter in Sollefteå municipality has shot a bear that attacked him, Tidningen Ångermanland reports.
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New DNA Technology Drives 150% Increase in Police Search Hits, Identifying Thousands of Suspects
New technology has quietly revolutionized the police’s ability to identify suspects from complex DNA traces. Since spring 2025, the number of search hits has increased by 150 percent. “This has had a very significant effect,” says Staffan Jansson of the National Forensic Centre (NFC).
Crime
Police Raid Cargo Ship Off Gotland Amid Reported Russia Links
Police carried out a raid on a cargo ship off Gotland overnight, TV4 reports. The ship’s shipping company has previously been investigated in connection with Russian hybrid attacks, according to information provided to the channel.
Crime
Police investigate possible arson link after fires in Stockholm’s Södermalm district
Several fires in a short period on Södermalm in Stockholm have led police to suspect an arsonist is on the loose, TV4 Nyheterna and Expressen report.
Crime
Man in his 60s taken to hospital after suspected assault in Örebro, woman arrested
A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a suspected violent crime in Örebro. Police have arrested a woman in her 20s.
Crime
Man Rescued From Göta River in Gothenburg With Life-Threatening Injuries; Police Investigate Attempted Murder
A 35-year-old man is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being rescued from the water in Gothenburg on Friday night. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder.
CrimeOne Seriously Injured in Knife Fight at Stockholm Restaurant, Police Investigate Attempted Murder
Police are investigating attempted murder after a knife fight at a restaurant in Stockholm early Saturday morning. One person is seriously injured.
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Several 14-Year-Olds Detained in Weeks After Sweden Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility
Murder in Älvsjö, attempted murder in Strängnäs and murder plots in Linköping and Gävle. Just weeks after the age of criminal responsibility was lowered, several 14-year-olds are now being investigated for involvement in serious crimes.
Crime
Police Fire Warning Shots at Suspected Shop Robbers in Staffanstorp
Police fired warning shots at suspected shop robbers in central Staffanstorp on Friday evening.
Crime
Man Released and No Longer Suspected of Murdering Woman in Ängelholm
A man in his 40s has been released and is no longer suspected of murdering a woman in her 30s in Ängelholm, Helsingborgs Dagblad reports.
Crime
Lundin Oil case verdict postponed to February 17, 2027 as court needs more time
The verdict in the record-breaking international law case linked to Lundin Oil has been postponed, the Stockholm District Court announced.
Crime
Woman Who Failed to Report to Prison Gets Life Sentence for Contract Killing in Södertälje
A 30-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been sentenced to life in prison for a shooting in Södertälje last autumn in which a young man was killed and another man seriously injured. The woman was supposed to have started serving a prison sentence for a previous crime the day before the murder.
Crime
Man arrested on probable cause for murder in fatal Bagarmossen shooting in Stockholm
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on probable cause for the murder of a man who was shot dead in Bagarmossen, in southern Stockholm, last week. According to the prosecutor, the shooter may have been targeting someone other than the man who was shot.
Crime
Teacher in his 40s held on suspicion of child rape and sexual offences in western Sweden
A man in his 40s who works as a teacher in western Sweden is being held in custody on probable cause on suspicion of rape of a child, sexual assault of a child and sexual harassment.
Crime
Four Arrested After Suspected Kidnapping and Beating in Malmö
Four people have been arrested after a suspected kidnapping in Malmö on Wednesday, Sydsvenskan reports.
Crime
Woman arrested over Ockelbo murder released after court rejects detention request
A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering a 70-year-old man in Ockelbo has been released after a court rejected the prosecutor’s request to detain her, reports Arbetarbladet.
Crime
36-year-old man held in custody over fatal shooting in Stockholm’s Bagarmossen district
A 36-year-old man is being held in custody on suspicion of murder in Bagarmossen, in southern Stockholm, reports Sveriges Radio.
Crime
Farmer and Another Person Charged With Aggravated Animal Cruelty After 100 Cattle Taken Into Care
Dead calves were trampled in manure, and 100 cattle had to be taken into care. A farmer and another person are now charged with aggravated animal cruelty, reports P4 Kronoberg.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in Ängelholm home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a home in Ängelholm, police say.
Crime
Two Men Sentenced to Six Years for Possessing 13 Thermos Bombs
Two men in their 30s have been sentenced to six years in prison after police found 13 thermos bombs in one man’s home and car, reports SVT News Halland.
Crime
36-Year-Old Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting in Stockholm’s Bagarmossen District
A 36-year-old man who was arrested in his absence over last week’s murder in Bagarmossen, southern Stockholm, has now been arrested, the Swedish Prosecution Authority says.
Crime
14-year-old arrested in Gävle on suspicion of preparing to commit murder
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of preparing to commit murder, Gefle Dagblad reports.
Crime
Prosecutor Will Not Appeal Verdict in Fatal Tjörn Boat Collision Case
The prosecutor will not appeal the district court’s verdict in the case of the fatal collision between a cargo ship and a pleasure boat, P4 Gothenburg reports.
Crime
Man Goes on Trial in Sweden Over Alleged 60 Million-Kronor Fraud Operation
A man is on trial at Stockholm District Court on suspicion of aggravated fraud in Sweden.
Crime
Suspicious Object Found in Örebro Stairwell Was Not Dangerous, Police Say
The suspicious object found in a stairwell in Örebro this morning was not dangerous, police say on their website.
Crime
Investigation Closed After Police Shot Hit 12-Year-Old Boy in Helsingborg
The investigation into a police officer who fired shots at a car that hit him in central Helsingborg this summer is being closed.
Crime
Seven Elderly People Targeted in Suspected Fraud Cases Across Stockholm Area
A series of suspected and attempted frauds targeting elderly people took place in the Stockholm area on Tuesday, police said on their website.
Crime
Liseberg and Skansen Warn of Possible Personal Data Breaches Through Booking System
Both Liseberg and Skansen are suspected of having suffered possible personal data leaks through their respective booking systems.
Crime
Woman in her 80s pressured into handing over bag of gold in Haninge scam
An elderly woman in Haninge, south of Stockholm, was pressured into handing over a bag of gold to a fraudster on Tuesday.
Crime
Three Sentenced to Prison for Hallsberg Robbery Targeting Family’s Pokémon Card Collection
Two men and a woman have been convicted of robbing a family in Hallsberg of, among other things, a collection of Pokémon cards worth around 65,000 kronor.
Crime
Man suspected of assault in Uppsala circumcision case released from custody
The man suspected of assault in connection with the circumcision of boys in Uppsala has been released. The boy who was taken to hospital was able to leave after surgery.
Crime
Gothenburg Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Murdering Partner by Strangulation
A man in his 50s has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for murdering his partner in Hisings Backa, Gothenburg, this summer, GP reports.
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Woman in her 60s found dead in Ludvika home, man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
Crime
10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Motocross Accident Near Kalmar, Admitted to Intensive Care
A ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
Sweden
Ida Gabrielsson: Left Party Will Not Back Down on Demand to Join Government
The Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politics
Amazon Rainforest Now Emits More Carbon Dioxide Than It Absorbs, Study Finds
After decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
Sweden
Crustacean Scent Could Warn of Toxic Algal Blooms Up to Seven Weeks in Advance
The scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
Sweden
Man in His 20s Detained on Suspicion of Rape in Umeå
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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Fighting Forces More Than 300,000 People to Flee Their Homes in Yemen, UN Says
The flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
Conflicts
325 Arrested at London Protest in Support of Banned Palestine Action Group
British police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
Conflicts
French prosecutors open attempted murder investigation after Molotov cocktail attack on gendarmes in Paris
French prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
World
Portuguese Police Clash With Housing Protesters as Camps Are Cleared in Lisbon and Porto
Portuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
Conflicts
Violence and Looting Erupt at Protests in Several German Cities
Violence erupted in several places in Germany during large demonstrations on Saturday. In Frankfurt, masked demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, smashed shop windows and looted stores.
World
Many fear Trump will claim election fraud if Democrats win midterms
President Donald Trump has shut out European election observers and sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Some groups are increasingly concerned that Trump will claim election fraud, as he did in 2020. People still have vivid memories of the January 6 storming of Congress, says Kate Mason, a lawyer who works on election security in Michigan.
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AI Stocks Slide as Investors Question Big Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Spending
The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
Technology
Handelsbanken forecast points to cheaper holidays abroad in 2027
Handelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
Business
Swedish Bankruptcies Fall 15% in October to Lowest Level in Five Years
The number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
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How Trump Could Respond if Republicans Lose Control of Congress, Analysts Warn of Tariff Threats
The decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
Business
EU weighs new taxes to fund 2028-2034 budget as Sweden resists
The European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
Business
FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist as Withdrawals Resume
Binance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Andreas Almgren praised after winning New York Marathon on debut: ‘Actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
Sports
Häcken-IFK Göteborg derby halted after unrest in the stands
The Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was stopped after unrest broke out in the stands.
Football
Växjö Fire Head Coach Björn Hellkvist After Poor Start to SHL Season
Växjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
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Andreas Almgren Wins New York Marathon in Stunning Debut, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Andreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Sports
Hammarby thrash Uppsala 7-0, but Häcken can clinch the title on Monday
Hammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
Football
Swedish Men’s Curling Team Wins European Championship Bronze in 6–4 Victory Over Czech Republic
Team Oskar Eriksson bounced back immediately after losing in the semifinals. The Swedish men won the bronze medal match against hosts the Czech Republic, 6–4.
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David Druid to Take Break From Swedish Radio’s Morgonpasset i P3 After Videos Surface
Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
Entertainment
Heat director Michael Mann taken to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Los Angeles shooting range
American film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & film
Linda Johansson’s Smoke wins the Children’s Radio Book Prize
The year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
Entertainment
Heidi Klum Wows at Her Halloween Party as a Giant Severed Hand
Heidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
Entertainment
Married at First Sight XL asks Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman to leave mid-season
There has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & film
Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day falls on Halloween in 2026
Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in Sweden
Skogskyrkogården’s 2026 programme and opening details
In Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in Sweden
Sweden Now Has the World’s Most Powerful Passport, New Ranking Shows.
Sweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
Sweden
Strawberries will be extra expensive for Midsummer celebrations
There are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
Sweden
Swedish pick and mix candy Conquers the USA
Swedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in Sweden
Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
Sweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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