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Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

Diplomatic crisis, a stormed embassy – and increased terror threat level. The Quran burnings in the summer of 2023 stirred up strong emotions in large parts of the Muslim world.

Terror Threat and Anxiety - Quran Burners on Trial

Russia takes more risks: "It can happen in Sweden"

Russia is taking increasingly greater risks when it comes to influence and sabotage in the West, according to Säpo. The serious security situation can deteriorate further and it can happen quickly, says Säpo chief Charlotte von Essen.

Russia takes more risks: "It can happen in Sweden"

Children act as hitmen for foreign powers

Before 2024, it was very unusual with child torpedoes. Today, they are not only used by gangs – but also by foreign powers, according to National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh.

Children act as hitmen for foreign powers

Proposal: Requirements for Honesty for Citizenship

The rules for obtaining Swedish citizenship are to be tightened. A new inquiry proposes stricter requirements for a "law-abiding lifestyle" and that the time one must reside in Sweden is increased by three years.

Proposal: Requirements for Honesty for Citizenship

Stricter Controls for Citizenship

The Swedish Migration Agency is to further tighten control over individuals who have applied for citizenship. The purpose is to prevent those who pose a security risk from becoming Swedish citizens.

Stricter Controls for Citizenship

22-year-old with IS ties charged with terrorist crimes

A 22-year-old man from Småland is being prosecuted for several terrorist crimes. He was arrested at Arlanda on his way to Somalia, where, according to the indictment, he was to join the Islamic State.

22-year-old with IS ties charged with terrorist crimes

The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader

Abdulkadir Mumin was pointed out as IS's new international leader. The Security Service does not want to answer questions about him.

The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader

Caught with a knife at the Crown Princess's home – prosecuted

A knife-wielding man who was arrested outside Crown Princess Victoria's residence in Hagaparken in Solna has been charged with a serious offense against the knife law. .

Caught with a knife at the Crown Princess's home – prosecuted

Man arrested - suspected of terrorist financing

A 25-year-old man has been detained on probable cause suspected of terrorist financing. The man was arrested on Thursday at Arlanda, according to information to [TV4 News](https://www.

Man arrested - suspected of terrorist financing

Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

The chaos, the criticism, the commission. The Swedish government's actions during the tsunami disaster were condemned from several quarters.

Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

Proposal: Should be allowed to secretly intercept children at home

The police should be allowed to use secret coercive measures against children under 15 years old, proposes the government's investigator. Wiretapping and surveillance should be possible in cases of suspected crimes such as murder, serious weapons offenses and terrorist offenses.

Proposal: Should be allowed to secretly intercept children at home

Terror suspect: I'm just an internet warrior

It was cool to watch IS videos and discuss weapon-related things. But no deed was ever planned.

Terror suspect: I'm just an internet warrior

Woman seriously injured in explosion in Tyresö

A woman in her 70s was seriously injured in connection with an explosion in an apartment building in Tyresö, southeast of Stockholm. No one has been arrested.

Woman seriously injured in explosion in Tyresö

Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service

There are several efficiency shortcomings in the Security Service's operations. The government is recommended to monitor the operations more closely.

Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service

Want to Check Foreign Connection for Security Jobs

The rules for security clearance need to be clarified, according to the government's investigator. Among other things, connections to foreign countries should be taken into account.

Want to Check Foreign Connection for Security Jobs

Accused Brothers Deny: "Not Under IS Leadership"

First they swore allegiance to IS, then they prepared attacks in Sweden, according to prosecutor Lars Hedvall. Now the trial against four terror-suspected men begins after Säpo's notable raid in Tyresö.

Accused Brothers Deny: "Not Under IS Leadership"

Record number of people denied citizenship - "security threat"

The Security Service points out an increasing number of security threats among immigrants who want to become Swedish citizens. Last year alone, it concerned 756 cases.

Record number of people denied citizenship - "security threat"

Suspected Terror Brothers' Conversations: Must See Blood

Praise for terrorist murders of Swedes in Brussels and discussions about synagogues as suitable targets. The discussions in an Islamic association's premises in Tyresö were wiretapped by Säpo for months.

Suspected Terror Brothers' Conversations: Must See Blood

The Man with a Knife at Haga Palace is Requested to be Detained

The man who was arrested armed with a knife outside Crown Princess Victoria's residence in Hagaparken is being detained, the prosecutor announces. He is suspected of preparing for aggravated assault and serious violation of the knife law.

The Man with a Knife at Haga Palace is Requested to be Detained

Proposal: Abolish Permits for Camera Surveillance

It should no longer be required to obtain a permit for camera surveillance, proposes the Tidö parties in a new legislative proposal. It should also become easier for the police to monitor more areas – including locations where no risk of crime is seen.

Proposal: Abolish Permits for Camera Surveillance

Verdict: Correct decision to revoke school permits

The Security Service's information about links to violence-approving extremism in the leadership of four schools was sufficient to revoke the school permits. This is stated by the Administrative Court of Appeal in a ruling.

Verdict: Correct decision to revoke school permits

Brothers charged with terror plans – joined IS

Three young men, including two brothers, are being prosecuted for preparing to commit a terrorist offense after a raid on an Islamic association's premises in Tyresö. The premises were wiretapped by the Security Service, which heard the brothers discussing terrorist plans they allegedly received from IS.

Brothers charged with terror plans – joined IS

More people to be forced to provide information to the police

More authorities will be forced to share information with the police. This applies to municipalities, regions, schools and a number of government agencies.

More people to be forced to provide information to the police

Cable Break in the Baltic Sea May Be Sabotage

The cable break in the Baltic Sea is being investigated as suspected sabotage. It is of course potentially very serious, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party) Minister for Civil Defence.

Cable Break in the Baltic Sea May Be Sabotage