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EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

A cyberattack directed at the Czech Republic's Foreign Ministry was likely carried out by Chinese actors, the results of a Czech investigation show. .

EU Cyberattack Traced to China: Czech Investigation Reveals

Man in 70s Charged for Handling Sweden's Defense Secrets

A man is suspected of having unauthorized access to confidential information of great importance to Sweden's defense. He is now being prosecuted at Solna court after Säpo has investigated the suspected crime.

Man in 70s Charged for Handling Sweden's Defense Secrets

Swedish Ice Hockey Ends Visitation Requirement Amid Lower Threat Level

The Security Service has lowered the terror threat level in Sweden from four to three – from high threat to elevated threat. Therefore, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association has chosen to abolish its visitation requirement.

Swedish Ice Hockey Ends Visitation Requirement Amid Lower Threat Level

Sweden Delays Decision on Bag Ban Amid Lowered Threat Level

Swedish authorities' measures against the terror threat have increased society's resistance. This is stated by Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) on the occasion of Säpo now lowering the threat level.

Sweden Delays Decision on Bag Ban Amid Lowered Threat Level

Sweden Lowers Terror Threat Level from High to Elevated

The threat level against Sweden is lowered from four to three – from a high threat to an elevated threat, announces the Security Service. In the propaganda, Sweden does not stand out in the same way as before, but is seen as part of the West, says the Head of the Security Service Charlotte von Essen.

Sweden Lowers Terror Threat Level from High to Elevated

Prosecutor Confirms No Link Between UD Employee Case and Medin Release

There is no connection between the assault on a UD employee and the release of journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey, the prosecutor states. These pieces of information are completely caught in the air, but despite this, this narrative is continued, says Mats Ljungqvist to Dagens Nyheter.

Prosecutor Confirms No Link Between UD Employee Case and Medin Release

Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

The Security Service has two separate ongoing criminal investigations against staff at the Government Offices. One person is suspected of espionage and another of unauthorized handling of confidential information.

Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

Foreign Ministry Employee Suspected of Mishandling Confidential Data

A highly placed Foreign Ministry employee is suspected of gross unauthorized handling of confidential information, according to information obtained by Dagens Nyheter. "It concerns a serious criminal suspicion," writes Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Foreign Ministry Employee Suspected of Mishandling Confidential Data

Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

The suspected spy diplomat who was arrested during a raid on Sunday has been released on bail. He has now been taken to hospital.

Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

The diplomat suspected of espionage who was apprehended during a raid on Sunday has been released. He has now been taken to hospital.

Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation

Tobias Thyberg resigned just hours after being appointed as the new national security adviser. According to information to SVT, Säpo investigating a possible link between the resignation and the person who was arrested over the weekend suspected of espionage.

Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation

Swedish Diplomat Arrested in Stockholm on Espionage Suspicion

One person has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, according to Säpo. The suspected crime is said to have taken place in Stockholm in May this year.

Swedish Diplomat Arrested in Stockholm on Espionage Suspicion

Legal Nude Photos Pose Potential Security Risks, Expert Warns

The information about Tobias Thyberg's sexual images was never known during the security clearance. To get hold of these vulnerabilities, you have to dig very far, says Johan Åkerlund who works with security clearances.

Legal Nude Photos Pose Potential Security Risks, Expert Warns

Expert Warns Thyberg Vulnerable to Foreign Exploitation

Tobias Thyberg is leaving the role of national security adviser after just a few hours. Images of a "sensitive nature" came into focus.

Expert Warns Thyberg Vulnerable to Foreign Exploitation

Proposal to Allow Wiretapping of Children Under 15 Without Criminal Suspicion

The police should be able to wiretap children under 15 years old – even without concrete suspicion of a crime, believe the Tidö parties. It is a far-reaching proposal.

Proposal to Allow Wiretapping of Children Under 15 Without Criminal Suspicion

Turkey Uses Journalist's Books and Articles as Evidence in Trial

Joakim Medin's own books, reports and posts on social media constitute the evidence that Turkey is using against the Swedish journalist, according to the organization that represents him. .

Turkey Uses Journalist's Books and Articles as Evidence in Trial

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.

Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

External Investigator to Examine the Land Survey Office

The Government appoints an external investigator who, with the help of the Security Service, will get to the bottom of security breaches at the Land Survey Office. We take these issues seriously, says Minister for Housing Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats).

External Investigator to Examine the Land Survey Office

Police Push for Expanded Surveillance Powers on Minors in Sweden

Both police and prosecutors want to go further than the government's inquiry when it comes to secret surveillance of children under 15 years old. Sharper tools are needed to prevent children from committing arson and serious extortion, according to the National Police Commissioner.

Police Push for Expanded Surveillance Powers on Minors in Sweden

Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden

Goals, weapon types and attack sequences. In a chat group on the messaging app Signal, American ministers discussed the US's attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen - and included an American journalist by mistake.

Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden

Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert

The Security Service alerted about a case officer at the Migration Agency who was deemed to have had unsuitable connections and been disloyal to the Swedish state. Now he gets fired, reports Swedish Radio.

Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert

Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules to Enhance Security

The Swedish Migration Agency tightens controls to prevent individuals deemed a security threat from becoming Swedish citizens. Citizenship is a decision that cannot be revoked and it is of the utmost importance that it is correct, says Oskar Ekblad at the Swedish Migration Agency.

Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules to Enhance Security

Landerholm Trial Delayed to August Amid Evidence Deletion Claims

The Government Offices erased important evidence in the case surrounding the former security adviser Henrik Landerholm, writes Dagens Nyheter. DN also reports that the trial is being postponed.

Landerholm Trial Delayed to August Amid Evidence Deletion Claims

Prosecutor: Evidence Mounts Against Ex-Security Adviser Landerholm

The cleaning lady who found the previously national security adviser Henrik Landerholm's forgotten secret documents at a conference center has been questioned by Säpo. It strengthens the evidence, according to the prosecutor.

Prosecutor: Evidence Mounts Against Ex-Security Adviser Landerholm