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.
Swedish politicsProsecutors 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.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to review the actions of Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) over SD member Katja Nyberg's assignments to several transparency councils, following suspicions of drunk driving.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
CrimeRussian 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.
SwedenMuch 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. Russia is the country with the broadest interest in recruiting people in Sweden, says espionage expert Tony Ingesson.
SwedenThe 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.
CrimeA 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.
Swedish politicsConcerns 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. The new normal is that the police receive daily information about concerns about individuals linked to school attacks, says Andreas Salsborn, coordinator against violent extremism.
SwedenA former senior manager at the Swedish Police Authority is being charged with inciting a data breach, writes Dagens Nyheter.
CrimeConcerns 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. The new normal is that the police receive daily information about concerns about individuals linked to school attacks, says Andreas Salsborn, coordinator against violent extremism.
SwedenThe 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.
Swedish politicsThere 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. This is also a way for serious organized crime to make money, says Police Chief Johan Grenfors, Chairman of the Sanctions Cooperation Council.
BusinessMigration 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.
Swedish politicsSeveral 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). We are well prepared for this, he says.
Swedish politicsKD 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
Swedish politicsAn 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.
SwedenPeter 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.
Swedish politicsAn 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.
SwedenA 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.
Swedish politicsFour 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.
CrimeThe Government is proceeding with the criticized proposal to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.
Swedish politicsAll 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).
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