Middle-school children found police weapon used in Gävle shooting, DN reports
The weapon that belonged to the police, and which was used when a teenager shot wildly in Gävle last year, was found by middle-school children, DN reports.
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Shootings, gangs, court cases and police news from across Sweden.
Suspected Swedish gang leader arrested in Spain over murder and attempted murder claims
A 21-year-old Swedish man identified as a leader in the criminal gang environment has been arrested by Spanish police. He is suspected of, among other things, aiding and abetting murder and attempted murder.
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Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to home with his two children inside
According to the prosecutor, a man is said to have tried to murder his two children by setting fire to their home in May.
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Two 15-year-old boys injured after collision with police bus in Nybro
Two 15-year-old boys, who were riding an electric scooter, have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after colliding with a police bus.
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Captain of cargo ship detained after fatal collision with pleasure boat off Tjörn
The captain of the Norwegian merchant ship that collided with a pleasure boat off Tjörn has been taken into custody. According to the prosecutor, the pleasure boat was almost sucked under the cargo ship.
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Gang member on Europol most wanted list arrested in Spain, SVT reports
A high-ranking gang member has been arrested in Spain, according to information to SVT News. The man is believed to be a member of the criminal Dalen network.
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Swedish businessman sentenced to four years in US prison for investor fraud
A Swedish businessman is sentenced to four years in prison in the United States after defrauding investors out of 13 million kronor.
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Captain in Tjörn collision sought detained on manslaughter suspicion
The captain of the ship after the Tjörn accident is being remanded in custody, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced on Saturday.
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Sweden to double gang crime sentences despite criticism
From now on, Swedish courts will impose double sentences for gang criminals - despite harsh criticism from several authorities. At the same time, around 50 sentencing categories will be made harsher.
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Man arrested over suspected arson attack on Social Democrats' HQ in Sölvesborg
The man suspected of trying to set fire to the Social Democrats' party headquarters in Sölvesborg has been taken into custody.
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Man suspected of attempted child rape after groping girls on bus in Ronneby
A man is suspected of attempted rape of a child after taking off his clothes and starting to grope girls on a bus, BLT and Sydöstran report.
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Ship leaves after Tjörn collision as seizure is lifted, captain remains suspected of manslaughter
The Russian captain of the Norwegian merchant ship believed to have collided with a pleasure boat off Tjörn is suspected of causing another's death. A woman and a child died in the accident.
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Kiruna resident escaped Asptuna prison to be closer to Norrbotten, police say
A Kiruna resident escaped from Asptuna prison in early July. According to police questioning, the man wanted to serve his sentence closer to Norrbotten, reports NSD.
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Police officers barred from wearing uniforms in Pride parade, but can wear rainbow T-shirts
Police officers are no longer allowed to take part in the Pride parade wearing uniforms. Instead, employees who want to participate outside work hours can wear a specially designed rainbow-colored T-shirt.
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Man sentenced to eight months in prison for exposing himself to women in Jönköping
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for exposing himself to several women during the spring, reports SVT News Jönköping.
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Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child rape and sexual abuse in Falu district court
A man has been sentenced to ten years in prison by Falu District Court for several counts of rape and aggravated sexual assault against children, writes Falu-Kuriren.
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Missing girl found dead after boat accident off Tjörn, police say
Both the girl and the woman who were missing after the boat accident outside Tjörn have been found dead, police say.
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Norwegian teenager convicted after taking murder assignment from Foxtrot network
A 19-year-old man from Norway traveled to England to carry out a murder on behalf of the Swedish Foxtrot network. He has now been convicted.
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Bus driver arrested after crash into tree in central Lund, 9 injured
A bus went off the road and crashed into a tree in central Lund at lunchtime. Nine people were injured in the accident, and the driver has now been arrested.
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Swedish police officer dies after assault in Copenhagen, man remanded in custody
A Swedish man died after being assaulted at a World Cup event in Copenhagen. The suspect is now in custody and faces a prison sentence of between eight and 10 months, according to the prosecutor.
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Stockholm rejects permanent alcohol serving hours after World Cup trial
There will be no continuation of the expanded alcohol serving permit introduced during the World Cup.
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Former Swedish Armed Forces IT consultant sentenced to forensic psychiatric care for attempted spying for Russia
A 34-year-old man tried to spy for Russia. He is now sentenced to forensic psychiatric care.
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Social Democrats' office in Sölvesborg vandalized, man detained for attempted arson
Several windows were broken and flammable liquid was poured outside the Social Democrats' office in Sölvesborg on Wednesday night.
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Five charged over double bombings in Norrköping
Two bombings were carried out against two apartment buildings in Norrköping on November 23 last year. Five people between the ages of 18 and 34 are now being charged. A possession charge is being brought against a person who was 14 years old at the time of the events.
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Child hit near Eskilstuna, woman arrested after crash
A child under the age of ten was hit outside Eskilstuna on Tuesday evening. A woman in her 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident, police say.
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Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal Hässelby shooting
Three teenagers, aged 15 to 19, have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was shot to death in Hässelby, western Stockholm, on Friday, prosecutors said. The suspects are between 15 and 19 years old.
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Jonas Falk convicted again for transporting tonnes of cocaine, sentenced to 9 years and 2 months
From his home in Spain, he arranged the transport of several tonnes of cocaine across the Atlantic. Now the so-called Playa Swede Jonas Falk has been sentenced to nine years and two months in prison for extensive drug crimes.
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One arrested after suspected murder of man in Uppsala
A person has been arrested after the suspected murder of a man who died after being attacked with a cleaver in Uppsala over the weekend, police write on their website.
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Shots fired at apartment in Upplands Väsby, young man arrested
Shots were fired at an apartment in Upplands Väsby, north of Stockholm, during the night to Tuesday. Both children and adults were in the apartment. A young man has been arrested on suspicion of the shooting.
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Man found dead outdoors in Kopparberg, police investigating as murder or manslaughter
A man was found dead outdoors in Kopparberg on Monday evening. Police are investigating the incident as murder or manslaughter.
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Mother convicted in fatal apartment fire appeals sentence
The five-year-old girl died in a fire after being left locked in the apartment by her mother. Now the woman is appealing the sentence, Aftonbladet reports, citing the news agency Siren.
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Suspect in cult-linked cyberattacks found not to have serious mental disorder
An 18-year-old man charged with more than 70 crimes linked to the sadistic online cult 764 could be sentenced to prison after a forensic psychiatric examination found he does not suffer from a serious mental disorder.
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Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after death in Kungsör
A woman in her 40s has been arrested on probable cause for murder after a person was found dead on Wednesday in Kungsör, SVT Nyheter Västmanland reports.
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Swedish child dies in car crash in Croatia, man arrested
A Swedish child has died in a collision between two cars in Croatia, Croatian media reported, according to Aftonbladet. Two other adults were in the car.
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Explosion Outside Apartment Building in Malmö's Rosengård Damages Entrance and Window
An explosion has occurred outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
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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.
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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.
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Ida Gabrielsson: Left Party will not drop demand to join a red-green government
The Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice-chair Ida Gabrielsson says on X. The parties’ red lines must be softened if a government is to be formed, Social Democrat Anders Ygeman says.
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.
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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.
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World
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if US supplies Patriot missiles
Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if the United States supplies Kyiv with Patriot missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News.
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Ukraine’s Air Force Says Air-Raid Alert App Was Hacked After False Radiation Warning
The Ukrainian Air Force is warning citizens that an air-raid alert app has been hacked. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm!” the air force wrote in a message.
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Defeated Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politics
Iliana Jotova wins Bulgaria’s presidential election with 58% of the vote
Bulgaria’s incumbent president, Iliana Jotova, will remain in office. “Bulgaria chose the future over the past. They chose a clear path,” Jotova said in her victory speech.
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Israeli President Urges Party Leaders to Accept Election Results and Avoid Snap Vote
The rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
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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.
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Business
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Sports
Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest Formula 1 World Champion at 20
Super talent Kimi Antonelli is the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. His third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix also makes the 20-year-old Italy’s first world champion in 73 years. “It’s a day I’ll remember forever,” says Antonelli.
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Andreas Almgren’s New York Marathon win could open the door to millions in sponsorships and appearance fees
Victory in the New York Marathon brings nearly one million kronor in prize money. But the big money is likely still to come for Andreas Almgren after his success. “All doors will open,” says his manager, Daniel Wessfeldt.
Sports
Andoni Iraola says Alexander Isak should go to ground to win penalties after Arsenal beat Liverpool
Reigning champions Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 away in the Premier League. Afterwards, Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said that striker Alexander Isak needs to start going to ground.
Football
Andreas Almgren hailed after historic New York Marathon debut: ‘It’s actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
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15 arrested after unrest in stands leaves police and spectators injured in Gothenburg derby
Both police officers and spectators were injured when unrest broke out in the stands during the Allsvenskan derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. A total of 15 people have been arrested.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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