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Company Keeps Explosives Permit Despite Criminal Links, Court Rules

That explosives from a company have appeared in criminal contexts is not reason enough to take away the company's permit to handle explosive goods, the administrative court in Växjö rules in a verdict. .

Company Keeps Explosives Permit Despite Criminal Links, Court Rules

Karlstad Recycling Plant Fire Continues as Public Warning Lifted

The fire continues to rage at the recycling plant on Örsholmen in Karlstad. On Monday afternoon, it was still not under control.

Karlstad Recycling Plant Fire Continues as Public Warning Lifted

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

Wood Shavings Silo Fire Erupts at Kvillsfors Industrial Facility

A fire has broken out in a concrete silo filled with wood shavings at an industrial facility in Kvillsfors, Småland, three miles east of Vetlanda. > The alarm was raised at 5:30 pm and it is a larger fire with open flames.

Wood Shavings Silo Fire Erupts at Kvillsfors Industrial Facility

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

Six Hospitalized After Gas Leak at Täby Centrum Shopping Center

Three people have been taken to hospital after a suspected gas alarm in Täby Centrum on Friday. A further three people who were on the scene have sought medical attention themselves.

Six Hospitalized After Gas Leak at Täby Centrum Shopping Center

Fire Erupts at Täby Recycling Facility Near Stockholm

There is a fierce fire at a recycling center in Täby, north of Stockholm, which Aftonbladet reported first. The burning pile is 2500 square meters large, says Ludvig Sääf, commanding officer at the rescue service, to TT.

Fire Erupts at Täby Recycling Facility Near Stockholm

Row House Fire in Åstorp Sends One to Hospital

A person has been taken to hospital after a fire in a row house in Åstorp in Skåne, says rescue leader Henrik Persson. > It's a person in the first apartment that started burning, says.

Row House Fire in Åstorp Sends One to Hospital

Car Hits Tree Near Hässleholm, Two Seriously Injured

Two people have been taken to hospital after a single-vehicle accident outside Hässleholm, the police report. > It is initially assessed as a critical situation, says the police's press spokesperson Filip Annas to [Kristianstadsbladet](https://www.

Car Hits Tree Near Hässleholm, Two Seriously Injured

Vehicle Hits Pedestrians in Stuttgart, Germany; One Dead, Several Injured

A woman has passed away after a vehicle hit several individuals in Stuttgart, Germany on Friday. The woman was taken to hospital but later died of her injuries.

Vehicle Hits Pedestrians in Stuttgart, Germany; One Dead, Several Injured

Dry Weather Raises Grass and Forest Fire Risks in Sweden

There is a risk of forest fires in southern Sweden and grass fires in northern Sweden and Dalarna. It is particularly in connection with dry and warm weather, and we have had it in several places over the past few weeks, says Erik Höjgård-Olsen, duty meteorologist at SMHI.

Dry Weather Raises Grass and Forest Fire Risks in Sweden

Motorboat Crashes at Gåshaga Marina Lidingö One Injured

A boat has crashed onto land at Gåshaga Marina on Lidingö outside Stockholm. .

Motorboat Crashes at Gåshaga Marina Lidingö One Injured

Large Fire at London Power Station Spreads to Nearby Building

A large fire has broken out in a power station in London. The smoke development is significant and tens of people in nearby residential buildings have been evacuated, report British media.

Large Fire at London Power Station Spreads to Nearby Building

Fire at Gevalia Coffee Roastery in Gävle Forces Evacuation

A fire has broken out in Gevalia's coffee roastery in Gävle. The rescue service reports that it is burning in the basement.

Fire at Gevalia Coffee Roastery in Gävle Forces Evacuation

Mother and Child Injured in Suspected Explosion Near Stockholm

A child and a woman are seriously injured in a suspected explosion in their home in Tumba, southwest of Stockholm. According to media reports, the target of the attack may be a person at another address.

Mother and Child Injured in Suspected Explosion Near Stockholm

Oil Spill in Motala Stream Norrköping Contained by Rescue Service

The rescue service rushed out on Sunday morning to Motala stream in central Norrköping after an alarm about an oil spill. .

Oil Spill in Motala Stream Norrköping Contained by Rescue Service

Explosion in Norsborg South of Stockholm Sends One to Hospital

One person has been taken to hospital in connection with an explosion in a stairwell in Norsborg south of Stockholm on Friday evening, according to the police. .

Explosion in Norsborg South of Stockholm Sends One to Hospital

Kyiv Airstrike Leaves 12 Dead and 90 Injured in Major Attack

At least twelve people have been killed and 90 injured in a massive airstrike against Kyiv on Wednesday night. The attack is one of the deadliest against the capital since the Russian full-scale invasion began.

Kyiv Airstrike Leaves 12 Dead and 90 Injured in Major Attack

Lund Apartment Fire Sends Two to Hospital, 16 Examined

Two people have been taken to hospital after a flat fire on Norra Fäladen in Lund. According to the police, a total of 16 people have been examined by ambulance personnel on site.

Lund Apartment Fire Sends Two to Hospital, 16 Examined

Fire Destroys Barn, 30 Animals Lost; 170 Rescued Nearby

A barn with 30 animals as well as a silo is on fire just south of Åtorp in Degerfors municipality. Early in the morning, the rescue service confirmed that all the animals have perished in the fire, reports Nerikes Allehanda.

Fire Destroys Barn, 30 Animals Lost; 170 Rescued Nearby

Fire at Gothenburg Refinery Injures Three, One Seriously

The fire at an oil refinery on Hisingen in Gothenburg has been extinguished, according to the rescue service. Three people have been injured, one of them seriously.

Fire at Gothenburg Refinery Injures Three, One Seriously

Passengers Evacuated from Arlanda Express After Three-Hour Delay

An Arlanda Express train with a hundred passengers had to be evacuated at 1 pm on Friday. .

Passengers Evacuated from Arlanda Express After Three-Hour Delay

Riders and Horses Rescued from Bog Near Karlstad Airport

Two riders have been rescued after getting stuck in a bog at the takeoff and landing strip at Karlstad Airport, [writes Nya Wermlands-Tidningen](https://www. nwt.

Riders and Horses Rescued from Bog Near Karlstad Airport

50 Dead, Over 100 Missing After Congo River Boat Capsizes

At least 50 people have died and over 100 are missing since a boat capsized on the Congo River during the night towards Wednesday, according to local authorities. .

50 Dead, Over 100 Missing After Congo River Boat Capsizes