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Police Report 88 Cases of Verbal Abuse Against Officials Since New Law
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Police Report 88 Cases of Verbal Abuse Against Officials Since New Law

So far, the police have handled 88 reported cases of insult against public official since the new law was introduced on July 2, according to figures from the Police Authority.
Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech
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Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech

S-leader Magdalena Andersson paints a dark picture of the world situation in her speech in Almedalen. Growth, defense and jobs are her focus if she becomes prime minister
Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed
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Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed

The Government goes against the investigator's proposal – the Economic Crime Authority will not be closed down. Now we have chosen a path, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget.
Swedish Theme Park Wins 28 Million Kronor in Pandemic Closure Case
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Swedish Theme Park Wins 28 Million Kronor in Pandemic Closure Case

The Swedish state is ordered to pay damages of approximately 28 million kronor to the theme park Astrid Lindgren's World after the forced closure during the pandemic.
Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities
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Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities

Under last year, 13 people died in recreational boating, according to preliminary figures from the Transport Agency. This is the lowest death toll that has been measured and can be compared to 18 dead in accidents in recreational boating during 2023
Police Rebuild Dog Patrol Cars for Quieter, Safer Rides
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Police Rebuild Dog Patrol Cars for Quieter, Safer Rides

The police's dog patrol cars have started being rebuilt with a cage in the back seat following criticism of the previous hood on the flatbed, reports P4 Gothenburg.
Boat Thefts Decline in Sweden but Risks Remain
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Boat Thefts Decline in Sweden but Risks Remain

The number of thefts from boats is decreasing significantly in Sweden, compared to last year. The number of stolen outboard motors is also decreasing slightly
Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report
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Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report

Police dogs are suffering when they ride in the police's new dog patrol vehicles.
Justice Chancellor Reviews Police Response to Missing Boy Case
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Justice Chancellor Reviews Police Response to Missing Boy Case

The Chancellor of Justice will review the police's handling of 14-year-old Mohamed's disappearance. The police welcome the review
Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System
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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
Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Plane at Bromma Airport
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Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Plane at Bromma Airport

Two men have been arrested since they sprayed paint on an airplane at Bromma airport. The men are in their 50s and climbed over the fence into the airport's area, according to Aftonbladet
Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation
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Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation

During the night to Friday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into a mosque in Uddevalla, reports Bohusläningen. The police were alerted at 01
Swedish Police Face Million-Kronor Fine Over Rain Gear Purchase
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Swedish Police Face Million-Kronor Fine Over Rain Gear Purchase

The Police Authority has purchased rain gear without first, as required by law, announcing the procurement. The mistake may cost the police four million kronor
Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"
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Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"

The complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) increased significantly last year. The largest increase is in the criminal justice and migration areas
Sweden's New Strategy to Help Youth Exit Crime Networks
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Sweden's New Strategy to Help Youth Exit Crime Networks

It is still few children and young people who get support to leave the criminal life, simply because the authorities do not find them. Now, the police have developed a new internal support material to make it easier for them to be identified
Sweden's Police Force Grows, But Is It Enough to Ensure Safety?
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Sweden's Police Force Grows, But Is It Enough to Ensure Safety?

Sweden has got 2,202 more uniformed police officers in external service since 2015. They are not enough
The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened
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The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened

To prevent unsuitable individuals from obtaining firearms permits, the Police Authority and the National Board of Health and Welfare are tasked by the government to develop and strengthen the work on permit testing for firearms regarding medical suitability.
Prosecutor Requests Help from Abroad Regarding the Shooting
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Prosecutor Requests Help from Abroad Regarding the Shooting

The prosecutor in the Örebro shooting has requested legal assistance from another country, says Chief Prosecutor Per Erik Rinsell. However, they do not want to say what type of assistance it concerns
The Murder of JFK: 2,400 Documents Found
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The Murder of JFK: 2,400 Documents Found

Around 2,400 new documents related to the murder of President John F Kennedy in 1963 have been found, announces the federal police FBI.
A Minute of Silence Across Sweden – Tribute Paid to the Victims
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A Minute of Silence Across Sweden – Tribute Paid to the Victims

At 12 o'clock today, Sweden falls silent. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro are honored with a minute of silence
Threats against Jewish sites – drones over Stockholm
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Threats against Jewish sites – drones over Stockholm

Hatred towards Jewish and Israeli interests is behind the police's decision to conduct drone surveillance around the clock for three months, among other places, at Nybroplan and Kungsträdgården in Stockholm. "The surveillance areas and the time of the surveillance mean that many people will be affected by it," the police write in the decision
The King: Sorrow and Dismay
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The King: Sorrow and Dismay

King Carl Gustaf states in a statement that he is dismayed by today's events and sends his condolences to the families of the victims, after the fatal shooting in Örebro where around ten people lost their lives.
After the Violence: Strömmer Calls for Meeting
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After the Violence: Strömmer Calls for Meeting

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) is summoning the council against organized crime to a meeting on Thursday due to the escalated wave of violence, the government announces.
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