New murder investigation at Norberg mine shaft
Police are investigating a suspected murder at a mine shaft in Norberg. It is the same shaft where a woman was found seriously injured four years ago.
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Shootings, gangs, court cases and police news from across Sweden.
Girl with a disability raped in Uppland shopping mall, one sentenced to closed youth care
Two teenage boys raped a girl with a disability in a toilet in a shopping mall in Uppland. Now, one of them, who is of legal age, has been sentenced to closed youth care, UNT reports.
Crime
Wanted man arrested on suspicion of rape at Malmö Central Station
A man wanted on suspicion of rape at Malmö Central Station has been arrested, the police say on their website.
Crime
Suspected murder of woman in Malmö - one arrested
Police are investigating a suspected murder in Malmö after a woman was initially found seriously injured and later died in hospital. A man has been arrested.
Crime
Man died in solitary confinement - correctional officer charged with manslaughter
A correctional officer is being charged with manslaughter after a man in his 30s was found dead in an isolation cell at a prison in Malmö, Aftonbladet reports.
Crime
98 hand grenades in Klippan townhouse area, four sentenced
In a row-house area in Klippan, Skåne, 98 hand grenades and large quantities of drugs were found.
Crime
Labor Court rules wrong to fire convicted police officer in Gävleborg, awards 50,000 kronor in damages
The Labor Court has ruled that it was wrong to fire a police officer in Gävleborg who had been convicted of a data breach.
Crime
No fatal shootings in Sweden in May, police say
No one was shot to death in Sweden in May, Omni reports, citing police.
Crime
Threatened politicians and civil servants sentenced by Svea Court of Appeal
They terrorized politicians and civil servants in Huddinge after three children were taken into custody. Now several people, two of whom received long prison sentences, are being sentenced by the Svea Court of Appeal.
Crime
Girl suspected of circulating clip showing 15-year-old boy shot to death in Rosengård, Malmö
The 15-year-old boy who was shot to death in Rosengård, Malmö, in March was filmed, and the clip circulated widely on social media. A girl suspected of spreading the clip will be questioned, police say.
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Five died when construction elevator collapsed - defendants acquitted
Five men lost their lives when the construction elevator they were in collapsed 30 meters to the ground. Two elevator fitters and a CEO who were charged with serious work-environment violations have now been acquitted by Solna District Court. The verdict will be appealed.
Crime
Charged with attempted espionage - Russian TV footage used as evidence
A 34-year-old man who worked for the Swedish Armed Forces is being charged with attempted espionage for Russia. The man has offered secret information from the Swedish Armed Forces in exchange for protection and Russian citizenship, according to the prosecutor. "This is a complex investigation into a difficult-to-solve crime," the prosecutor says.
Crime
Three suspects arrested for hunting crimes in northern Dalarna
During a police operation, meat believed to have come from a poached moose was found. Three men have now been arrested on suspicion of hunting crimes in northern Dalarna, Siljan News reports.
Crime
Man in Alvesta sentenced to five years in prison for raping his daughter
A man in Alvesta has been sentenced to five years in prison for two counts of rape of one of his daughters, P4 Kronoberg reports.
Crime
Two men sentenced to long prison terms after trying to set man on fire
Two men were sentenced to long prison terms for trying to set a man on fire; he suffered life-threatening injuries.
Crime
Man found dead in Malmö - suspect arrested
A man in his 50s has been found dead in the Nydala residential area in Malmö. A man has been arrested and will be questioned this evening, according to the police.
Crime
Police officer in Skåne charged with suspected rape of colleague
A police officer in Skåne has been charged with the suspected rape of a colleague, Sydsvenskan reports.
Crime
Man acquitted of eleven-year-old murder in Sigtunafjärden
Just as eleven years ago, the evidence did not hold up. The man who was charged with killing his wife by drowning her in Sigtunafjärden in 2015 was acquitted of murder, the Attunda District Court announced.
Crime
Child died in fire in Gothenburg - woman charged
The girl was left alone and locked in the apartment, and died when the apartment caught fire. Now a woman in her 30s is being charged, among other things, with aggravated manslaughter.
Crime
Explosion in villa in Nykvarn south of Stockholm, no injuries reported
An explosion occurred in a villa in Nykvarn, south of Stockholm. No injuries have been reported.
Crime
Mother let friend whip daughter with a belt in western Sweden - both sentenced
A mother let a friend whip her daughter - now both are being convicted of assault.
Crime
Man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of murder in Märsta, north of Stockholm
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in Märsta, north of Stockholm.
Crime
Rocket fired at police during flag lowering in Boden
The National Day was coming to an end and a police patrol was about to lower the flag outside the police station in Boden. Then they were fired upon with a rocket launched from a car, writes NSD.
Crime
Suspected attempted murder in Halmstad - man arrested after stabbing two people
A man is suspected of stabbing two people in Halmstad on Friday evening. He has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Göteborgs-Posten reports.
Crime
Death penalty for the murder of Swedish UN employee Zaida Catalán
A colonel in the Congolese army has been sentenced to death for the murder of Swedish UN employee Zaida Catalán in March 2017, SVT Nyheter reports.
Crime
Prosecution: Men in their 50s took on murder missions in Eskilstuna
A 35-year-old man was fatally shot several times in Årby, Eskilstuna, in August 2024. Several people are now facing charges.
Crime
Suspected rape at Malmö Central Station, man escaped before police arrived
A woman in her 20s is suspected of having been raped at Malmö Central Station by a man she did not know.
Crime
Young man suspected of being drugged and robbed in Malmö
A young man was tied up and drugged during a robbery in Malmö. Police are now searching for the robbers.
Crime
Man wanted by Sweden since 2016 arrested in Iraq
An Iraqi man who has been internationally wanted by Sweden since 2016 has been arrested in Iraq.
Crime
Patient died after plastic surgery - doctor sentenced to two years in prison
A doctor who was prosecuted after a patient died following a tummy-tuck operation was also sentenced by the Court of Appeal to two years in prison.
Crime
Over 30 vehicles burned in Ängelholm - 15-year-old charged
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with setting fires or attempting to set fires to vehicles in various locations in Ängelholm on several occasions. According to the prosecutor, he is linked to a violent network.
Crime
Women hit by elderly man, driver arrested
Two women were taken to hospital after being hit by a car in central Linköping on Wednesday afternoon. The driver has been arrested, police said.
Crime
Another 15 arrested in global drug bust, 14 in Sweden
In the international police operation "Candy," an additional 15 people have been arrested, 14 of them in Sweden, police said on their website.
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Explosion Damages Apartment Building Entrance in Malmö’s Rosengård District, No Injuries Reported
Something has exploded 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 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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’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
Arsenal Beat Liverpool at Anfield for First Time in 14 Years to Go Top of Premier League
Reigning champions Arsenal sit alone at the top of the Premier League. The London club beat Liverpool, featuring Alexander Isak, 1-0 - Arsenal’s first win at Anfield in 14 years.
Football
Andreas Almgren hailed after New York Marathon win: ‘It’s actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon on 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.
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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