Shootings, gangs, court cases and police news from across Sweden.
Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been remanded in custody at Nyköping District Court, reports Strengnäs Tidning. The suspects are charged with aggravated weapons offenses and attempted double murder.
CrimeTwo men convicted of robbing four elderly women in Huskvarna have been acquitted of aggravated sexual assault against one of the women. According to the Göta Court of Appeal, it has not been established which of the men committed the crime.
CrimeA Swedish man has been arrested in Paraguay on suspicion of taking part in a gold smuggling ring, as TV4 Nyheterna was first to report.
CrimeA 31-year-old Swedish man who played a central role in the criminal network Foxtrot has been arrested in the coastal city of Agadir in Morocco, police write on their website.
CrimeThe police are investigating an incident in which a pig's head was left outside a mosque in Sandviken, writes Arbetarbladet.
CrimeA man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a shooting in Jönköping during a disturbance in which several people were injured.
CrimeA man in his 70s has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman of the same age in Helsingborg, local media report.
CrimeThree people in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the shooting at Mirum mall in Norrköping. One person was shot and taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
CrimeTwo boys under the age of 14 are suspects after the attempted murder at a school in Växjö, the Swedish Prosecution Authority writes in a press release.
CrimeTwo people were seriously injured in a shooting in a residential area in Jönköping just before midnight. One of them is believed to have life-threatening injuries.
CrimeTwo teenage boys have been arrested after a shooting in Strängnäs. No one was injured in the shooting.
CrimeA Swedish man died after being assaulted at a World Cup event in Copenhagen. A 31-year-old man is now being charged.
CrimeThe 18-year-old suspected in the Fagersta school attack may suffer from a serious mental disorder, according to a preliminary medical examination.
CrimeA girl has been injured with a knife at a school in Växjö. The police are investigating the incident as attempted murder.
CrimeHenrik Landerholm was careless and negligent in leaving secret documents in an unlocked safe on a course campus - but the act was not criminal, according to the district court. That assessment is wrong, according to the prosecutors, who are making another attempt to have the former national security adviser convicted when the case is heard in the Svea Court of Appeal.
CrimeA woman has been found dead in a home in Helsingborg. Police suspect she was the victim of a crime, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
CrimeThree Swedes have been arrested, suspected of murdering a man in Málaga last Friday, reports El País.
CrimeA man in his 40s, employed by the Stockholm police region, is being charged with several counts of child rape, reports SVT News.
CrimeUnexploded ammunition was behind the explosion at Kråk shooting range outside Karlsborg on Thursday. This is according to a report to the Swedish Work Environment Authority, reports P4 Skaraborg.
CrimeThe two Swedish men who were detained in Finland on suspicion of espionage will be released, reports P4 Västernorrland. But the suspicions remain.
CrimeSundsvall Municipality committed no wrongdoing in connection with the 18-year-old suspected of the school shooting in Fagersta being placed in a family home. This is shown by a lex Sarah investigation that the municipality itself conducted, reports SVT Västernorrland.
CrimeA prosecutor has opened a preliminary investigation into the accident at Kråks firing range outside Karlsborg on Thursday, reports P4 Skaraborg. The crime is classified as a work environment offense causing bodily harm.
CrimeA man has been requested to be detained for the murder of an elderly man in Osby, Kristianstadsbladet reports.
CrimeThe 18-year-old who is the main suspect in the school attack in Fagersta has been remanded in custody by Västmanland District Court on suspicion of two additional attempted murders. The 16-year-old boy who is suspected of being an accomplice has also been remanded in custody.
CrimeOne of the people being treated after the accident at Kråk shooting range outside Karlsborg is very seriously injured. Four others are being treated for serious injuries.
CrimeOccupational injuries linked to police interventions have decreased significantly, reports TV4 Nyheterna. Police body cameras may have contributed.
CrimeFive people are being charged after a murder in Säffle last year.
CrimeA person has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated rape of a child in Järfälla on September 10.
CrimeThe leaders of a grant-funded youth activity in Malmö are suspected of gross embezzlement and were arrested in a dawn raid, reports Sydsvenskan.
CrimeThe Court of Appeal reduces the sentences of four students convicted of assault at Lundsberg School, among other things.
CrimeThursday's accident at the Kråk shooting range outside Karlsborg occurred during a training session, the Swedish Armed Forces said. An explosion occurred in connection with it, says press officer Jonas Beltrame-Linné. Seven men were injured, five of them seriously.
CrimeA man in his 40s has been arrested and detained on suspicion of murder after a dead man was found in an apartment in Osby in Skåne, police say.
CrimeA Swede, identified as the leader of an international money-laundering ring, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates, police wrote in a press release.
CrimeThere has been an explosion at the shooting range in Karlsborg, several media outlets report. Seven men in their 20s and 30s are injured. Five of them are in intensive care, but none have life-threatening injuries, Skaraborg Hospital tells TT.
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An explosion has occurred outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
CrimePolice are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA 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.
SwedenThe 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 politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe 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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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 politicsPresident 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.
ConflictsThe 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 politicsThe 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.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench 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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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.
TechnologyHandelsbanken'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.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe 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?
BusinessBinance 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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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.
SportsReigning 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.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
SportsBoth 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.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas 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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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe 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.
EntertainmentHeidi 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.
EntertainmentThere 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 & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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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 SwedenIn 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 SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere 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.
SwedenSwedish 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 SwedenSweden 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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