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Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos
The recruitment of L-leader Anna Starbrink to MSB was made deliberately in secret – to prevent transparency according to the principle of public access to information, reports Aftonbladet. It's a administrative culture in decay, says freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke to the newspaper.
Tips for Handling a Deteriorated Security Situation
Live as usual, help each other and keep track of where different types of information come from. It is part of the recipe for coping with Sweden's deteriorated security situation, according to the Agency for Psychological Defence.
Sweden Boosts Terrorism Protection Training After Örebro Incident
After the school attack in Örebro, the demand for education from municipalities and schools has increased. Now, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is offering education in protection against terrorism and other violent acts with significant consequences.
Swedish MP Anna Starbrink's MSB Appointment Sparks Controversy
The Liberal's Member of Parliament Anna Starbrink is the new Director-General at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). The employment documents were drawn up even before she applied for the job, reports Aftonbladet.
Bohlin reported to the Constitutional Committee for appointment: "Handpicked"
The Left Party is reporting Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M) to the Constitutional Committee after allegations about the appointment of Anna Starbrink (L) as Director-General of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, reports [Expressen](https://www. expressen.
Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB
The Liberals' member of parliament and member of the defense committee, Anna Starbrink, has been appointed by the government as the new director-general of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). Starbrink will take office on February 24.
Shortcomings in supervision of explosives – to be tightened
The municipalities' control over the handling of legal explosive goods is lacking. Now the government wants to quickly introduce tightening measures to prevent criminals from getting hold of explosives.
Call to State Leaders: Dare to Act
The Government is concerned that Swedish authority heads will not show decisiveness in crisis. Over 50 authorities are now tasked with ensuring a culture of decisiveness and proactivity.
Young people may be forced to do civil duty
The Government wants to educate more civil conscripts. Now, MSB is tasked with examining how conscription for civil duty can be activated.
Twenty years later – this is how Gudrun has affected Sweden
Exactly 20 years have passed since the storm Gudrun swept in and paralyzed southern Sweden. Gusts of wind with hurricane force caused several deaths and enormous material damage.
Transport Administration on High Alert Ahead of Snow Chaos
The Swedish Transport Administration has escalated to national alert level and is preparing extra resources around the country as large snowfalls and harsh cold are moving in over Sweden. We have had coordination with MSB and also at government level, says the Swedish Transport Administration's press chief Bengt Olsson.
Are you aware of the fireworks rules tonight?
Since the millennium shift, the rules for fireworks have gradually been tightened. This is what applies if you want to celebrate with rockets tonight:.
Sweden sends tents to cyclone-stricken Mayotte
Sweden is sending family tents and blankets to the French island group Mayotte, which has been severely affected by Cyclone Chido, according to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), which is coordinating the support. The first shipment, consisting of 128 family tents, began on Saturday.
He takes over the National Land Survey after the dismissed Director-General
The National Land Survey's General Director Susanne Ås Sivborg was fired from her position last week. The Government has now appointed a temporary successor.
Smoke Alarms Missing in Every Fourth Emergency Response
One quarter of all emergency responses to residential fires occur at households that lack smoke detectors. This is shown by statistics from MSB, which Trygg-Hansa has mapped.
VGR: Millennium could have caused fatalities
The introduction of the journal system Millennium could have caused deaths or seriously deteriorated health. This is stated by the Västra Götaland Region in a report to the Medical Products Agency, according to Göteborgs-Posten.
The Crisis Brochure Soon Also in Digital Mailbox
"If War Comes"-brochure will be sent to all who are connected to a digital mailbox. To receive the brochure "If Crisis or War Comes" in your digital mailbox, you must be registered in Sweden, be at least 16 years old, and have obtained a mailbox no later than December 1.
The Kumla hackers gained access to "almost everything"
Kumla has shut down all IT systems to determine the extent of the cyberattack that has affected the municipality. Right now, we are working analogously for 48 hours to be able to work undisturbed, says municipal director Gunilla Mueller Prabin.
New Swedish Support to Ukraine's Civil Defense
Sweden is to support Ukraine's civil defense with approximately 40,000 protective masks, two environmental protection vessels, 24 passenger cars, a van, and a heavy truck. The government is expected to make a decision on the support package shortly.
MSB changes its name – Major General takes over
Major General Mikael Frisell becomes the new Director-General for MSB. At the same time, the authority changes its name to the Agency for Civil Defence.
Yeast Factory Can Become Part of Total Defense
If Sweden ends up in crisis or war and the import of food is cut off, all bread must be able to be baked in the country. Therefore, the area where the country's only yeast factory is located, in Sollentuna municipality, should become a national interest for Sweden's total defense, suggests the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).
So much cash you must have at home in case of crisis
Soon, all households will receive the new brochure "If crisis or war comes" where all Swedes are urged to be able to manage without help from society for at least a week. This also applies economically, says Moa Langemark at the Financial Supervisory Authority.
The First Crisis Brochure Went to the Royal Couple
The Royal Couple became the first household to receive the new "If Crisis or War Comes" brochure. In a month, all Swedish households will receive the brochure in their mailbox.
So you protect yourself in war - here are the new guidelines
Soon, all households will receive the new "If War Comes" brochure. You should be able to take care of yourself for at least a week, stay in a bomb shelter for a few days after a nuclear attack and make sure your pet is doing well.
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