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Hesa Fredrik Test Fails in Scania Due to Technical Issues
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Hesa Fredrik Test Fails in Scania Due to Technical Issues

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The test of Hesa Fredrik on Monday was a failure. In several Scania towns it was quiet, Sydsvenskan has reported
MSB Highlights Uncertainties in African Swine Fever Crisis Management
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MSB Highlights Uncertainties in African Swine Fever Crisis Management

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The large swine fever outbreak in Västmanland 2023 was handled well regarding the infection itself – but there were deficiencies in the crisis management, states MSB in its evaluation.
MSB Convenes Urgent Meeting Following Cyberattack on Swedish Municipalities
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MSB Convenes Urgent Meeting Following Cyberattack on Swedish Municipalities

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The Authority for Social Protection and Preparedness (MSB) has called for an extraordinary meeting after the cyberattack that struck several Swedish municipalities, reports SVT.
Cyberattack Hits 250 Miljödata Clients Including 164 Municipalities
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Cyberattack Hits 250 Miljödata Clients Including 164 Municipalities

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Applications are pouring in from affected municipalities and companies after the cyberattack against the system supplier Miljödata, which is being demanded money by extortionists. Sensitive personal data may have been leaked
Swedish Firefighting Team Aids in Battling Europe's Massive Wildfires
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Swedish Firefighting Team Aids in Battling Europe's Massive Wildfires

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The fires continue to rage in southwestern Europe. In Portugal, a Swedish group with two firefighting aircraft is participating in the extinguishing work
John Billow Appointed Head of Sweden's Cyber Security Center
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John Billow Appointed Head of Sweden's Cyber Security Center

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John Billow becomes new manager for Sweden's cyber security center. The center will take a step out into the public, says the minister for civil defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party)
Marco Polo Oil Cleanup Costs Rise for Blekinge Municipalities
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Marco Polo Oil Cleanup Costs Rise for Blekinge Municipalities

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The bill for the cleanup after the ferry Marco Polo's grounding off the coast of Blekinge is growing. So far, MSB has paid out 64 million kronor to the affected municipalities
Hesa Fredrik Alarm Sirens Stolen in Dalarna
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Hesa Fredrik Alarm Sirens Stolen in Dalarna

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Jokkmokk's Ancient Primeval Forest Burns in Extensive Fire
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Jokkmokk's Ancient Primeval Forest Burns in Extensive Fire

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The extensive fire that has raged in Jokkmokk since Monday is laying low land in one of the last roadless primeval forests in Norrbotten, reports Norrbottens-Kuriren.
Jokkmokk Fire Continues Despite Rain Efforts
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Jokkmokk Fire Continues Despite Rain Efforts

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The large fire that broke out in Jokkmokk on Monday and which has raged in an area of around 200 hectares is still burning. Friday's rain was not enough to get the flames under control
Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts
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Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

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Hundreds of forest fires have occurred mainly in the northern parts of the country recently. In Jokkmokk, a larger fire is raging in roadless land
MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires
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MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

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The weekend's drought and heat have brought several forest fires across the country. At the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) nine helicopters were activated - the highest number all year
Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI
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Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI

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The risk of forest fires is very high to extremely high in large parts of Norrland, warns SMHI.
Communication System Failure During C Gambino Shooting in Gothenburg
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Communication System Failure During C Gambino Shooting in Gothenburg

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When the 26-year-old hip-hop artist C Gambino was shot in Gothenburg last summer, he himself called SOS Alarm. But the communication system Rakel did not work at the crime scene in the parking garage and healthcare personnel had to shout to each other between floors
Sweden Tightens Supervision Amid Rise in Bombings
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Sweden Tightens Supervision Amid Rise in Bombings

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Bomb attacks are increasing and often construction sites' explosives are used. Today, the laws are changed in an attempt to restrict access
Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine
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Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine

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Sweden will establish a center for rehabilitation of injured soldiers in Ukraine.
MSB to Enhance Sweden's Supply Preparedness Efforts
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MSB to Enhance Sweden's Supply Preparedness Efforts

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The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) receives new assignments from the government in the work to strengthen Sweden's supply preparedness. The framework for all this is the very extensive work we are currently putting into building a more shock-resistant Sweden, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party), Minister for Civil Defence to TT
Lowered Threat Level Won't Impact Almedalen Security Efforts
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Lowered Threat Level Won't Impact Almedalen Security Efforts

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The terror threat level is lower than last year, but it does not affect the security work ahead of Almedalsveckan. It is intense, says the commanding officer Fredrik Persson
Increase in VMAs for Hazardous Objects Signals Escalation
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Increase in VMAs for Hazardous Objects Signals Escalation

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Hand grenades, suspected dangerous objects and explosions. Previously, VMA (Important message to the public) was sent out mainly in cases of fires – but since last year, more than a quarter of the warnings have been about other dangers
Comprehensive Review Planned After Örebro Mass Murder
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Comprehensive Review Planned After Örebro Mass Murder

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The government assigns MSB the task of conducting a thorough review of the community's efforts in connection with the mass murder in Örebro. Police, rescue services, SOS Alarm, healthcare, school and other involved parties are to be examined
Gotland Faces Serious Water Shortage with Reduced Pressure Measures
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Gotland Faces Serious Water Shortage with Reduced Pressure Measures

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Groundwater levels on Gotland are at historically low levels and are much below the normal for the time of year. The region is now going into emergency mode and will, among other things, carry out a pressure reduction of the water
SVT Faces New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions
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SVT Faces New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions

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During the night to Wednesday, SVT was exposed to new overload attacks, this reports SVT's Morgonstudion. Sweden is under attack in the sense that enormous extensive cyberattacks are ongoing all the time, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
SVT Faces Three Days of Technical Issues Affecting Broadcasts
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SVT Faces Three Days of Technical Issues Affecting Broadcasts

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For the third day in a row, SVT was affected by technical problems on Tuesday morning. The local news broadcasts at 07
MSB Probes Major Cyberattack on SVT's Website and App
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MSB Probes Major Cyberattack on SVT's Website and App

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Sweden's Television was affected for the second day in a row by an overload attack that affected both the website and the app. The one we had on Sunday evening is the largest SVT has been affected by, says SVT's technical director Adde Granberg to SVT News
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