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Police confirm Iranian threats, say American and Israeli interests in Sweden may be attacked
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Police confirm Iranian threats, say American and Israeli interests in Sweden may be attacked

Police say there are clear threats to U. S
After the scandals, there is room for improvement, says former Säpo chief Klas Friberg
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After the scandals, there is room for improvement, says former Säpo chief Klas Friberg

There is room for improvement, says former Säpo chief Klas Friberg, who reviewed the security work at the Government Offices after several security scandals.
FRA says Sweden is entering an even more dangerous time
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FRA says Sweden is entering an even more dangerous time

The global situation is increasingly demanding and Sweden is entering an "even more dangerous time," says the FRA. There is currently an increased focus on Iran following warnings of retaliation against the West
Social Democrats want Säpo to be able to close preschools
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Social Democrats want Säpo to be able to close preschools

The Social Democrats are calling on Säpo and the Swedish Schools Inspectorate to investigate and, if necessary, close preschools with links to extremism.
More suspected crimes against socially important activities reported
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More suspected crimes against socially important activities reported

The police received over 2,000 reports last year of suspected crimes targeting socially important activities. That is twice as many as the previous year, according to a survey by Ekot
Säpo: Security situation in Sweden has deteriorated further
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Säpo: Security situation in Sweden has deteriorated further

The war involving Iran has increased the risk of attacks against American and Israeli targets in Sweden, but also against Swedish Jews and exiled Iranians, says Fredrik Hallström, the Security Service's operational chief, in an interview with TT. The military operation that Israel and the US have carried out against Iran has further deteriorated the security situation and is also affecting Sweden
Kristersson: Säpo keeps a close eye on dangerous people in Sweden
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Kristersson: Säpo keeps a close eye on dangerous people in Sweden

Swedish authorities are closely monitoring any terrorist plans that may be in the wake of attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M). The Security Service is currently keeping a close eye on people who could pose a danger in Sweden
Säpo following developments closely after attacks on Iran, threat level to Sweden remains at three
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Säpo following developments closely after attacks on Iran, threat level to Sweden remains at three

Säpo is monitoring developments following the attacks on Iran, but the terrorist threat level to Sweden remains at level three.
Increased risk of terrorist attacks, also in Sweden
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Increased risk of terrorist attacks, also in Sweden

In the short term, attacks on Iran could lead to an increased risk of attacks and assassinations in Sweden. In the longer term, however, a new regime in Iran could lead to a radically improved security situation, according to terrorism expert Hans Brun
Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection
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Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection

40 years have passed since Olof Palme was shot - and one day after a man was convicted of molestation and unlawful threats against two ministers. Politicians need more protection, says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund
Man sentenced for Hitler apples and bloody doll left outside ministers' homes
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Man sentenced for Hitler apples and bloody doll left outside ministers' homes

The actions involving "Hitler apples" and an "IS" doll were illegal, according to Solna District Court. A 43-year-old man has been convicted of molesting Migration Minister Johan Forssell and of making unlawful threats against Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa
Prosecutor seeks prison for threats against ministers Johan Forssell and Benjamin Dousa
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Prosecutor seeks prison for threats against ministers Johan Forssell and Benjamin Dousa

Prosecutor Carl Mellberg is seeking imprisonment for a 43-year-old man from the activist group Rojava Committees, who is charged with unlawful threats against Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). The man denies the charge and claims that the actions fall within the scope of freedom of expression
Managers avoid sensitive questions, risking infiltration of Swedish authorities
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Managers avoid sensitive questions, risking infiltration of Swedish authorities

Infiltration of Swedish authorities poses a serious threat - but efforts to counter it are insufficient, according to a review. Among other things, managers often avoid asking sensitive questions, which are crucial for uncovering vulnerabilities among staff
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on influence threats: Sweden not immune
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on influence threats: Sweden not immune

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken to the leaders of the other parliamentary parties and informed them about the risk that this fall's election could be targeted by influence campaigns. "Sweden is not immune," he writes on X
Charges against police chief dropped after Police Authority permits certain registry searches
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Charges against police chief dropped after Police Authority permits certain registry searches

The charges against a former senior police officer suspected of instigating a data breach have been dropped.
Man in his 40s charged with threatening two ministers
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Man in his 40s charged with threatening two ministers

A man in his 40s is being charged at Solna District Court with unlawful threats against two ministers.
Åkesson cancels reindeer race at Jokkmokk after advice from Säpo
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Åkesson cancels reindeer race at Jokkmokk after advice from Säpo

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is dropping out of the reindeer race at the Jokkmokk market. "I can confirm that Jimmie Åkesson is dropping out of the reindeer race following advice from Säpo," SD's press secretary Ludvig Grufman told TT
23-year-old terror suspect from Malmö arrested over suspected Hamas links and aggravated weapons offenses
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23-year-old terror suspect from Malmö arrested over suspected Hamas links and aggravated weapons offenses

A 23-year-old Malmö resident with suspected links to Hamas has been arrested. According to Malmö District Court, he is suspected, on probable cause, of aggravated participation in a terrorist organization and two counts of aggravated weapons offenses
Suspected terrorist arrested in Malmö, linked to Hamas
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Suspected terrorist arrested in Malmö, linked to Hamas

A 23-year-old man who, according to the Swedish Security Service, is linked to the terrorist group Hamas, has been arrested in the Malmö area. He is now wanted for aggravated participation in a terrorist organization and two counts of aggravated weapons offenses
SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament
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SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament

SD member Katja Nyberg is leaving the party but will remain in parliament as an independent, against the party's wishes. Earlier in the day the Swedish Transport Agency said Nyberg tested positive for drugs after being stopped by police during the off-season
Man arrested for threatening two Swedish ministers
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Man arrested for threatening two Swedish ministers

A 42-year-old man has been detained on probable cause on suspicion of making unlawful threats against two ministers in the Swedish government.
Test results on suspected SD MP Katja Nyberg ready
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Test results on suspected SD MP Katja Nyberg ready

The prosecutor has received the analysis results in the case of MP Katja Nyberg (SD), who is suspected of drunk driving.
SD member Katja Nyberg removed from transparency council amid suspicions of drunk driving
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SD member Katja Nyberg removed from transparency council amid suspicions of drunk driving

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) says SD member Katja Nyberg will be dismissed from several advisory boards amid suspicions of drunk driving. "We will make a decision in the near future," Strömmer tells TT
Man sought for detention over unlawful threats to two ministers
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Man sought for detention over unlawful threats to two ministers

Prosecutors have requested that a 42-year-old man be detained for unlawful threats against two ministers. The prosecutor considers one of the threats to be serious, SVT Nyheter reports
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