Israel is closing embassies all over the world and pausing consular activities. At the same time, they are urging their citizens to conceal Jewish and Israeli symbols and be vigilant.
WorldPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says that the government and authorities are on their toes when it comes to potential spreading effects from the attacks between Israel and Iran. We currently have no signs that anything serious is directed specifically at Sweden. But I do not rule out that something could occur.
Swedish politicsLack of vitamin D does not lead to higher mortality in cardiovascular diseases during the dark winter months – which has previously been assumed.
SwedenThe former C-top Gustav Hemming is prosecuted for sexual harassment of children.
CrimeSeveral people have been injured in a fire at an elderly home in Huddinge, south of Stockholm.
SwedenThe Stockholm Region's Communications Department is maintaining a register of journalists who request public documents, writes Journalisten. This is directly inappropriate, says freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke to the newspaper.
SwedenThe former C-top Gustav Hemming has been questioned by the police and served with suspicion of sexual abuse against children, confirms the Prosecution Authority to TT.
SwedenToday, a national support hotline is opening where people with mental illness can call – around the clock, every day of the week. Unfortunately, we see a great need for help when life is at its darkest, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
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