Bone fragments found in Värnamo crawl space may be human, police say
A person in Värnamo made a macabre discovery, pieces of bone in the crawl space. Police suspect they may be human, several media outlets report.
CrimeCrime
Shootings, gangs, court cases and police news from across Sweden.
Man arrested for attempted murder after woman falls from balcony in Stockholm's Gärdet
The police have arrested a man suspected of attempted murder of a woman who fell from a balcony in Gärdet, Stockholm.
Crime
Fourth person arrested on suspicion of murder after beach attack near Stenungsund
A fourth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder at a swimming area outside Stenungsund last week, Göteborgs-Posten reports.
Crime
Man dies after crash in Gothenburg, one arrested on suspicion of causing death
An elderly man has died after an accident in Angered in northeastern Gothenburg on Friday, writes GP. One person has been arrested on suspicion of causing death.
Crime
Man arrested on Lovön after photographing protected object with car cameras
A man has been arrested after taking photos of protected objects on Lovön outside Stockholm, police said on their website.
Crime
Life sentences upheld for double murder in Gothenburg’s Biskopsgården
Two men were convicted in district court after the double murder in Biskopsgården in Gothenburg last year. Now the Court of Appeal has upheld the verdict, writes Göteborgs-Posten.
Crime
Strangulation appears in one in three rape convictions, DN survey finds
Strangulation occurs in every third rape conviction, according to a survey by DN.
Crime
Explosion on boat in northern Vättern, four people safe ashore
An explosion has occurred on a boat in northern Vättern, reports P4 Örebro.
Crime
Dog in a hot car? Police say call first before breaking the window
Anyone who sees a dog in a hot car should think twice before breaking a car window to rescue the pet. If the action is not justified, you can be charged with vandalism, according to the animal welfare police. The most important thing is not to leave your dog in a car when it is hot. Not even for a short while, because it can heat up very quickly, says veterinarian Robert ter Horst.
Crime
Two arrested after suspected child rape in Ystad, two girls under 15 targeted
A young man and a boy have been arrested after a suspected rape in a home in Ystad. The victims are two girls under the age of 15.
Crime
Two suspects in intelligence crime investigation released, suspicions remain
Two people who had previously been detained on suspicion of serious unlawful intelligence activity against Sweden have been released, SVT News reports.
Crime
Swedish Food Agency to investigate food fraud and false product claims
The Swedish Food Agency will examine how common so-called food fraud is - goods sold under false pretenses.
Crime
Man arrested after suspected rape in Malmö park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in a park in Malmö late Wednesday evening.
Crime
One arrested after shots fired at apartment building in Norrköping
The police are investigating a suspected attempted murder after shots were fired at an apartment building in Norrköping on Wednesday evening. A suspect has been arrested.
Crime
Two men remanded in custody after fatal assault in Mölnlycke
A 45-year-old man died in hospital on Sunday after an assault in Mölnlycke on Saturday evening. Three men have been arrested, two of whom are being held in custody - but not for murder as the prosecutor wanted, writes Göteborgs-Posten.
Crime
Man charged with aggravated animal cruelty after neglecting thousands of chickens in northern Kalmar County
A man in northern Kalmar County is being charged with aggravated animal cruelty after neglecting thousands of chickens, Vimmerby Tidning reports.
Crime
Girl, 5, attacked in Helsingborg playground released from hospital, prosecutor says
The five-year-old girl who was attacked and seriously injured in a playground in Helsingborg no longer requires medical treatment, the Swedish Prosecution Authority said in a press release.
Crime
Eight suspects now linked to beach murder in Stenungsund
Five more people are suspected of involvement in the murder at a swimming spot in Stenungsund. They have now been arrested in absentia.
Crime
Man convicted of child rapes and assaults at home, sentenced to five years in prison
A man subjected five children to rape and aggravated assault at home over several years. He has now been sentenced to five years in prison for rape, among other offenses, reports P4 Norrbotten.
Crime
Man stabbed to death in Sköndal apartment, one arrested
A man is dead after being found stabbed in an apartment in Sköndal, south of Stockholm, on Wednesday night. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Crime
Explosion at apartment building in Hässelby, northwest Stockholm, injures no one
An explosion occurred at an apartment building in Hässelby in northwest Stockholm shortly after midnight. Police, rescue services and an ambulance were called to the scene.
Crime
Prosecutor Seeks 12 Years and 10 Months for Jonas Falk in Major Cocaine Case
Prosecutor Lars Lindman is demanding that the so-called Playa Swede, Jonas Falk, be sentenced to 12 years and 10 months in prison for serious drug offences.
Crime
Person found dead in river in Halmstad, police open murder investigation
A person has been found dead in a river in Halmstad, reports Hallandsposten.
Crime
Five-year-old girl seriously injured in Helsingborg, police investigate suspected crime
A five-year-old girl is seriously injured after a violent incident in Helsingborg, Region Skåne writes on its website. The police say they are investigating a suspected crime
Crime
Man in his 20s suffers life-threatening injuries after Gävle shooting
The man in his 20s who was shot in Gävle on Friday is being treated for life-threatening injuries, according to prosecutor Mattias Wilhelmsson to P4 Gävleborg.
Crime
Baby found dead in tunnel 24 years ago remains an unsolved murder case
The gravestone reads “Unknown girl, 2002.” On a freezing December night, she was found dead in a tunnel, her umbilical cord still attached. Who left the girl there? For 24 years, police have been searching for answers - and for a murderer.
Crime
Woman found dead in Gullspång municipality, man arrested on suspicion of murder
A woman in her 30s has been found dead at an address in Gullspång municipality. A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder, local media report.
Crime
Three men arrested on suspicion of murder after fight at Stenungsund swimming area
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a man in his 20s died as a result of a fight at a swimming area outside Stenungsund on Thursday night.
Crime
Man dies after assault in Mölnlycke, police investigate murder
A 45-year-old man has died after an assault in Mölnlycke late Saturday evening, police said.
Crime
Thefts by international gangs in Sweden have fallen by more than 50% in four years, police say
The proportion of Swedes who are robbed by international theft gangs has fallen by just over 50 percent in four years, Swedish Radio reports.
Crime
Man found dead at Sigtuna motel, suspect arrested on murder suspicion
A man was found lifeless at a motel in Sigtuna during the night of Sunday, and his life could not be saved. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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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.
Crime
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 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.
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.
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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.
Conflicts
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.
Conflicts
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.
Conflicts
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.
World politics
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.
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.
BusinessTop news
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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Sports
Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest F1 World Champion After Mexican Grand Prix Third-Place Finish
Super talent Kimi Antonelli finished third in the Mexican Grand Prix. The result makes the 20-year-old Mercedes driver the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history. The race in Mexico was won by Max Verstappen.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
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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Entertainment
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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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Living in Sweden
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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