Third person arrested over Uppsala murder investigation
A third person was taken into custody on Saturday, suspected of involvement in the shooting death of a 19-year-old in Uppsala, Upsala Nya Tidning writes.
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Battery explosion in Stockholm injures one person
One person was injured when a battery exploded in an apartment in Marieberg, Stockholm, on Saturday morning, according to police.
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25-year-old arrested after shooting in Gävle, one injured
A 25-year-old man was arrested after a shooting in Gävle late Friday night, in which one person was injured.
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Karolinska must hand over undocumented patient’s phone number to police
Karolinska University Hospital must, after a ruling in the highest instance, hand over the phone number of an undocumented patient to the police, Läkartidningen reports.
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Man stabbed several times in Farsta, convicted of attempted murder
A man in his 40s stabbed another man several times in Farsta in southern Stockholm. He has now been sentenced for attempted murder.
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17-year-old charged with attempted murder after stairwell shooting in Alby
A 17-year-old boy is being charged with attempted murder after shooting two people in a stairwell in Alby, Botkyrka, in December last year, SVT Nyheter Stockholm reports.
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Another person detained over fatal shooting in Uppsala
A person has been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting murder after the shooting in Uppsala, P4 Uppland reports.
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Two gang suspects arrested in Spain in Swedish weapons crime probe
Two gang criminals, one in his 30s and one in his 20s, who are suspected of serious violent crimes in Sweden, have been arrested in Spain, police wrote on their website.
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Swedish suspected hitman killed in Ireland crash as police hunt second man
Two Swedes are suspected of having traveled to Ireland to carry out a contract killing, but on the way there they crashed in a violent car accident. One of the men died instantly, while the other managed to escape and was chased by police. This is one of the strangest and most high-profile gang cases we have had in years, says journalist Conor Lally.
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted double murder in Västerhaninge
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of two people in Västerhaninge, south of Stockholm.
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One dead, another injured in Stenungsund brawl, two men arrested
A man in his 20s has died and another man has been injured in a brawl at a swimming area in Stenungsund. Two men in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of involvement.
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Boy under 18 remanded in custody over fatal Uppsala shooting
The underage boy suspected of the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Uppsala has been remanded in custody, Upsala Nya tidning reports.
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28 men arrested in international child sexual abuse raid with Europol support
28 men have been arrested in an international operation against child sexual abuse. Sweden took part in the operation, which was carried out with Europol's support.
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Two men sentenced to life for murder of 21-year-old in Bromma shooting
Two men have been convicted of murdering a 21-year-old man who was shot dead in Bromma last year. Both received life sentences.
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Another person detained over fatal shooting in Uppsala
Another person has been arrested in connection with the shooting in Uppsala on Sunday evening, reports Upsala Nya Tidning.
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Four Swedish men detained in Cyprus over alleged assault in Ayia Napa
Four Swedish men aged 18 have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 47-year-old man in the tourist resort of Ayia Napa in Cyprus. Three of them have been remanded in custody, Aftonbladet reports, citing local media.
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Gang-linked Swede arrested in Spain over grenade trafficking, police say
An internationally wanted Swede has been arrested in Spain, police say. He is suspected of having directed other criminals who handled a large number of hand grenades.
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Shots fired at door in Borås, two minors arrested for aggravated weapons offence
Shots were fired at a door in Borås during the night. Two minors have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated weapons offenses.
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Telia says fraud calls fell nearly 33% in first half of 2026
Enhanced protection measures, such as a new blocking function, together with expanded industry-wide efforts against fraud may have led to a decline in fraud calls on Telia's network during the first half of the year.
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Swedish police join Europol operation against human trafficking, 1,000 arrested worldwide
Over 1,000 people - including four men in the Gothenburg area - have been arrested in a global Europol operation against human trafficking, Swedish police, which took part in the operation, said on its website.
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Two men sentenced to nine years each for robbing elderly women in their homes
The men targeted elderly women and robbed them in their homes. Now the duo have been sentenced to nine years in prison each.
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Man suspected of murdering woman in Malmö arrested in Poland
A 49-year-old man suspected of murdering a woman in Malmö in June has been arrested in Poland, Sydsvenskan writes.
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Two charged over major E6 landslide near Stenungsund
The excavated material loaded the ground four times more than permitted. Now two people are being charged after the major landslide on the E6 outside Stenungsund three years ago. They were so careless and negligent that it is punishable, says prosecutor Daniel Veivo Pettersson.
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Underage boy arrested and remanded after fatal shooting in Uppsala
A 19-year-old man was shot dead on a street in central Uppsala on Sunday evening. A boy under 18 has been arrested and remanded on probable cause on suspicion of murder, according to the Swedish Prosecution Authority.
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Man in his 20s shot dead in Uppsala, police say
A man in his 20s has been shot dead in Uppsala, according to police. No suspect has been arrested.
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Left Party condemns police chant at Malmö Pride parade as inappropriate
In a video from Saturday's pride parade in Malmö, chants can be heard in the Left Party's section of the march: "All of Malmö hates police." "I think it's a clearly inappropriate way to express oneself," writes Jonas Lindberg, a member of the Left Party's leadership, to TT.
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Police investigate rape in Uppsala, no one detained
A woman has been raped in Uppsala, police say.
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Two arrested after fire destroys apartment in Gothenburg’s Bergsjön
One apartment has been completely destroyed and another damaged in a severe fire in Bergsjön in northeastern Gothenburg, writes Göteborgs-Posten.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Malmö shooting
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Malmö earlier this week.
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Norwegian man convicted of murder in Trollhättan, appeals verdict
The man was recently acquitted of four counts of incitement to suicide in Sweden. He has now been convicted of murdering a woman in Trollhättan in 2024 - but is appealing to a higher court.
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Swedish off-duty police officer dies after assault at World Cup event in Copenhagen
A Swedish man in his 30s who worked as a police officer but was off duty has died after being beaten at a World Cup event in Copenhagen on Tuesday, the Swedish Police Association confirms. A suspect in his 30s has been taken into custody.
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Two foreign nationals arrested in Sweden on suspicion of illegal intelligence activities
Two foreign nationals have been arrested on suspicion of serious illegal intelligence activities against Sweden. They are a 35-year-old Chinese citizen and a 22-year-old Malaysian citizen.
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Man in 30s sentenced to 4.5 years for raping and filming sleeping women in Visby
A man in his 30s raped and filmed two sleeping women. He has now been sentenced to four and a half years in prison, reports P4 Gotland.
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Police close investigation into death during training exercise at Kvarn school
A man died during a police exercise when a distraction grenade landed under him. Now the prosecutor has decided to close the investigation, reports MVT.
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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.
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.
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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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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
Exit polls show Ilijana Jotova set to win Bulgaria’s presidential election
President Ilijana Jotova looks set to win Bulgaria’s election. According to two exit polls, she is expected to receive between 51 and 53 percent of the vote.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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?
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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’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.
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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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Andreas Almgren wins New York City Marathon on his debut, qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon. The Swede crushed the opposition to win the major race on his marathon debut in a time of 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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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.
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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.
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
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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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