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Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

All larger assistance companies have employees linked to organized crime, according to a new investigation. It is a very problematic picture that is being painted, says the Director-General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency Nils Öberg to TT.
Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

Sweden Boosts Baltic Sea Cable Protection with Faster Response Plan

Suspected cable breaks must be detected and reported faster than today, the government believes. A suspected vessel should not be able to sail away, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party), Minister for Civil Defence.
Sweden Boosts Baltic Sea Cable Protection with Faster Response Plan

China's Role Hinders Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Investigation

It is not possible to prove that the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 sabotaged the underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. But China's involvement has significantly limited the investigators.
China's Role Hinders Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Investigation

39 Migrants Rescued on Remote Greek Island; Two Found Deceased

Greek authorities report that 39 stranded migrants have been rescued on the remote island of Nisida Farmakonision. Two deceased women were also found.
39 Migrants Rescued on Remote Greek Island; Two Found Deceased

Rescue Operation Near Gothenburg: Person Hospitalized After Falling Overboard

The sea and air rescue services were alerted to an area west of Gothenburg in the afternoon after a person fell overboard from a vessel, which [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.
Rescue Operation Near Gothenburg: Person Hospitalized After Falling Overboard

Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

US Coast Guard Joins Arctic Exercise in Northern Norway

The US Coast Guard is participating in a maritime exercise with several NATO countries in northern Norway in April. .
US Coast Guard Joins Arctic Exercise in Northern Norway

Rower rescued from tropical cyclone

A Lithuanian long-distance rower has been rescued from a storm-battered sea off Australia, after he almost rowed into a tropical cyclone. .
Rower rescued from tropical cyclone

Unusual attack – man found dead in shark's jaws

Two Russians have been found dead after a rare shark attack in the Philippines. One is said to have been found in a shark's jaws.
Unusual attack – man found dead in shark's jaws

Sabotage investigation launched after cable break

A preliminary investigation into sabotage has been initiated following the suspected cable breakage off the coast of Gotland. The police confirm this to TT.
Sabotage investigation launched after cable break

Thousands of Dead Fish on Scanian Beach a Mystery

Thousands of herring have washed up on the beach at Haväng on Österlen. The discovery was made last week – but what lies behind it is still unclear.
Thousands of Dead Fish on Scanian Beach a Mystery

Marco Polo: Security System Failures

A lacking safety culture is pointed out as one of the causes of the ferry Marco Polo's grounding and the large oil spill off Blekinge in the autumn of 2023. Even Swedish authorities' handling of the accident is criticized.
Marco Polo: Security System Failures

Cable Break in the Gulf of Finland – Russian Cable

A cable break has occurred in the Gulf of Finland, reports the Finnish coast guard, which is on site to monitor the repair work. .
Cable Break in the Gulf of Finland – Russian Cable

State of Emergency on Santorini after Hundreds of Tremors

Greece's government has declared a state of emergency on Santorini since hundreds of smaller tremors in the sea have hit the island for nearly a week. The decision will give authorities faster access to state resources, following a tremor late on Wednesday that had a magnitude of 5.
State of Emergency on Santorini after Hundreds of Tremors

The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel

New images show how the National Task Force struck against Vezhen, suspected of causing the latest cable break in the Baltic Sea. We flew in with a helicopter and lowered safety personnel on board the vessel, says Per Engström, national commanding officer at Noa.
The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel

The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel

New images show how the National Task Force struck against Vezhen, suspected of causing the latest cable break in the Baltic Sea. We flew in with a helicopter and lowered safety personnel on board the vessel, says Per Engström, national commanding officer at Noa.
The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel

The Shipping Company on the Cable Break: "We Have Done Nothing Wrong"

The Bulgarian shipping company of the sabotage-suspected cargo ship Vezhen denies intentional wrongdoing behind the cable break between Sweden and Latvia. We have not done anything wrong, says CEO Aleksandr Kaltjev to TT.
The Shipping Company on the Cable Break: "We Have Done Nothing Wrong"

Sabotage Suspects Ship Owned by China

Last ferry Vezhen is being kept on Swedish waters while Säpo is investigating suspected sabotage of yet another cable in the Baltic Sea. The ferry's anchor is clearly damaged, but the shipping company denies intentionally damaging the cables.
Sabotage Suspects Ship Owned by China

Expert on the Cable Break: "Not an Accident"

It is not accidents and mistakes that are behind the recurring cable breaks in the Baltic Sea, believes defense analyst Jens Wenzel. A picture is emerging of systematic hybrid attacks.
Expert on the Cable Break: "Not an Accident"

Swedish authorities on board seized vessel

A ship has been seized after a fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged. The ship is now in Swedish waters.
Swedish authorities on board seized vessel

This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance

Sweden is contributing to NATO's Baltic Sea operation with vessels from both the Coast Guard and the Navy. At the same time, its own sea surveillance is also being sharpened.
This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance

Sweden sends warships to NATO operation

Sweden is to contribute to NATO's new Baltic Sea operation to deter attempts to sabotage underwater cables. The contribution is to consist of up to three warships and a reconnaissance plane.
Sweden sends warships to NATO operation

600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU

600 Nigerians have been deported from Libya. The group was forced to make a dangerous and traumatic journey through the desert, writes The Guardian.
600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU

Environmental Rescue to be Investigated

The National Audit Office is launching an investigation into the state's work to improve its management of marine environmental rescue operations. .
Environmental Rescue to be Investigated
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