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SD wants Katja Nyberg to leave her position on Security Service, Police and Special Investigations integrity councils
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SD wants Katja Nyberg to leave her position on Security Service, Police and Special Investigations integrity councils

The Sweden Democrats are demanding that MP Katja Nyberg (SD) be dismissed from the Security Service's Integrity Council, the Police's Integrity Council and the Special Investigations' Integrity Council after she was stopped on suspicion of drunk driving.
Säpo warns of increased threats to Sweden from Russia
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Säpo warns of increased threats to Sweden from Russia

Russian threat activity against Sweden may increase, according to the Swedish Security Service. It is conceivable that the sabotage activities we have seen in Europe will be more clearly directed at Sweden, Säpo chief Charlotte von Essen says
Expert: Suspected spy's Armed Forces background of interest to foreign powers
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Expert: Suspected spy's Armed Forces background of interest to foreign powers

Much is unknown about the latest spy case in Stockholm. However, with a background in the Armed Forces, the suspect is potentially of high interest to foreign powers
Former Swedish defense employee arrested for espionage
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Former Swedish defense employee arrested for espionage

The man in his 30s suspected of espionage is being detained by the Stockholm District Court. He was employed by the Armed Forces, the authority confirms
Suspected spy arrested in Stockholm over four-year espionage
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Suspected spy arrested in Stockholm over four-year espionage

A man from central Sweden has been arrested and detained on suspicion of espionage. The crime is suspected to have taken place over four years, and the government has been informed
Warnings about school attacks – “the new normal”
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Warnings about school attacks – “the new normal”

Concerns about school attacks increased enormously after the mass murder at Campus Risbergska in Örebro. The number of tips and alerts has now dropped slightly, but remains at historically high levels, according to the police
Former police chief indicted
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Former police chief indicted

A former senior manager at the Swedish Police Authority is being charged with inciting a data breach, writes Dagens Nyheter.
Warnings about school attacks – “the new normal”
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Warnings about school attacks – “the new normal”

Concerns about school attacks increased enormously after the mass murder at Campus Risbergska in Örebro. The number of tips and alerts has now dropped slightly, but remains at historically high levels, according to the police
Stops contributions to church after Säpo alarm
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Stops contributions to church after Säpo alarm

The Eritrean Orthodox Church in Sweden is losing its government funding, reports Sveriges Radio. The Agency for Support to Religious Communities is withdrawing the funding following a statement from Säpo
Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions
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Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions

There is probably a large export from Sweden to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. While direct exports to Russia have plummeted, exports to neighboring countries have exploded, a report from nine Swedish authorities shows
Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns
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Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment
Kristersson: Sweden well equipped against election influence
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Kristersson: Sweden well equipped against election influence

Several countries in Europe have been exposed to election interference from Russia over the past year. The risk that Sweden will also be exposed should not be underestimated, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner
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Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner

KD leader Ebba Busch sees great opportunities to attract centrist voters in the next election. They are looking for someone who is stable and gets things done, she says
KD says yes to burqa ban
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KD says yes to burqa ban

The Christian Democratic Party (KD) will go to the polls to introduce a ban on the burqa and niqab in public. Party leader Ebba Busch believes that such a ban can be implemented with the Tidö parties if they win the election
GW's criticism – raised terrorism suspicions early on
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GW's criticism – raised terrorism suspicions early on

An 18-year-old man is charged with preparing a terrorist attack against the Stockholm Culture Festival. However, criminologist Leif GW Persson is not convinced that the evidence is sufficient for a conviction
DN launches harsh attack on the Government Offices
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DN launches harsh attack on the Government Offices

Peter Wolodarski, editor-in-chief of Dagens Nyheter, is strongly criticizing the Government Offices. He accuses the agency of having delayed and procrastinated the review of former national security advisor Henrik Landerholm
Suspected terror target: Festival in Stockholm
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Suspected terror target: Festival in Stockholm

An 18-year-old man is suspected of planning a terrorist attack in the name of ISIS – targeting the Culture Festival in the middle of Stockholm. He is now being charged with preparation for a terrorist crime
SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy
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SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy

A high-ranking official close to then Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (S) revealed information about travel plans and Sweden's negotiation strategy in 2022, reports SVT.
Nazis charged after night of violence – "fed with blows"
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Nazis charged after night of violence – "fed with blows"

Four young men from the Nazi activist club movement are on trial for unprovoked assaults on several men during a summer night in Stockholm. They knew what they were doing, as if they had trained to hurt, one of the victims said during the trial
New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027
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New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027

The Government is proceeding with the criticized proposal to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.
Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign
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Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign

All parties are concerned about the increasingly harsh political climate ahead of the election campaign. We are taking this with us now as we prepare for the election year, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas
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Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas

The Social Democrats want to see a law with a general ban on Russian real estate purchases and investments in Sweden. And the government should in the EU work for a ban on visas for Russian tourists
Men from Activist Club Charged with Hate Crimes in Stockholm
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Men from Activist Club Charged with Hate Crimes in Stockholm

Four young men from the Nazi and violence-approving activist club movement are being prosecuted for robbing and assaulting several men in Stockholm on a summer night this year. According to prosecutor Gustav Andersson, it is a matter of hate crime
Security Police on Hatt's Resignation: Tone Now Much Harsher
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Security Police on Hatt's Resignation: Tone Now Much Harsher

Säpo chief Charlotte von Essen says it is serious that a party leader resigns due to threats and hate. One can note that the general tone has become much harder, she says
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