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Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

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.

Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

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.

MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI

The risk of forest fires is very high to extremely high in large parts of Norrland, warns SMHI. .

Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI

Communication System Failure During C Gambino Shooting in Gothenburg

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.

Communication System Failure During C Gambino Shooting in Gothenburg

Sweden Tightens Supervision Amid Rise in Bombings

Bomb attacks are increasing and often construction sites' explosives are used. Today, the laws are changed in an attempt to restrict access.

Sweden Tightens Supervision Amid Rise in Bombings

Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine

Sweden will establish a center for rehabilitation of injured soldiers in Ukraine. .

Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine

MSB to Enhance Sweden's Supply Preparedness Efforts

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.

MSB to Enhance Sweden's Supply Preparedness Efforts

Lowered Threat Level Won't Impact Almedalen Security Efforts

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.

Lowered Threat Level Won't Impact Almedalen Security Efforts

Increase in VMAs for Hazardous Objects Signals Escalation

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.

Increase in VMAs for Hazardous Objects Signals Escalation

Comprehensive Review Planned After Örebro Mass Murder

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.

Comprehensive Review Planned After Örebro Mass Murder

Gotland Faces Serious Water Shortage with Reduced Pressure Measures

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.

Gotland Faces Serious Water Shortage with Reduced Pressure Measures

SVT Faces New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions

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 New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions

SVT Faces Three Days of Technical Issues Affecting Broadcasts

For the third day in a row, SVT was affected by technical problems on Tuesday morning. The local news broadcasts at 07.

SVT Faces Three Days of Technical Issues Affecting Broadcasts

MSB Probes Major Cyberattack on SVT's Website and App

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.

MSB Probes Major Cyberattack on SVT's Website and App

Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources

The government claims that the investments made in civil defense have increased Sweden's ability to withstand various crises and ultimately war. Water supply, stockpiling of food and healthcare products are some areas highlighted.

Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources

Karlstad Recycling Plant Fire Uncontrolled as Smoke Spreads

A VMA has been issued in Karlstad due to a major fire at a recycling plant in the Örsholmen district. The rescue service is on site with a large number of units and helicopters from MSB fighting the fire from the air.

Karlstad Recycling Plant Fire Uncontrolled as Smoke Spreads

Halland Wildfire Under Control as Firefighting Efforts Continue

The fire is burning in the terrain in Hylte municipality in Halland and the extinguishing work is expected to continue throughout the weekend. However, the fire is considered to be under control and the VMA, important message to the public, has been lifted, reports [SVT Halland](https://www.

Halland Wildfire Under Control as Firefighting Efforts Continue

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

The Government is tightening supervision of how legal explosive goods are handled. Shortcomings have led to explosives ending up with criminals.

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

Sweden and Finland to Develop Joint Evacuation Plan for Crisis Scenarios

Sweden is to develop a plan for large-scale evacuation in the event of a crisis or war, together with Finland. .

Sweden and Finland to Develop Joint Evacuation Plan for Crisis Scenarios

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

Sweden's New SE Alert System: Faster, Reliable Emergency Warnings

The Government wants to introduce a new warning system to be able to reach more people simultaneously via mobile phones. We must have an order where the information gets through, says the Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.

Sweden's New SE Alert System: Faster, Reliable Emergency Warnings

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.

Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos

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.

Tips for Handling a Deteriorated Security Situation

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.

Sweden Boosts Terrorism Protection Training After Örebro Incident