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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

"Growing Problem of Gangs Infiltrating Politics"

That criminal gangs infiltrate politics is an increasingly large problem, according to the police and Säpo. They try to exploit every vulnerability, both with insiders and infiltrators, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh.

"Growing Problem of Gangs Infiltrating Politics"

JK warns of laws that could stop Koran burning

The Chancellor of Justice (JK) opposes the proposal that could give the police the opportunity to refuse permits for Quran burnings. JK warns of a disproportionately large restriction on the freedom of assembly.

JK warns of laws that could stop Koran burning

Suspected data breach by foreign power

A well-known Swedish researcher is suspected of having been subjected to a data breach by a foreign power, reports [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/misstankt-dataintrang-av-frammande-makt-hos-svensk-forskare).

Suspected data breach by foreign power

Proposal: Increased control of job seekers in municipalities

Municipalities should be allowed to perform checks in the criminal record register when someone is employed in, for example, home care or personal assistance, proposes the government's investigator. Even individuals who work in critical positions should be able to be checked.

Proposal: Increased control of job seekers in municipalities

After Åkesson's Wedding – Security Service to the Committee

The Head of the Security Service, Charlotte von Essen, and the National Police Commissioner, Petra Lundh, have been invited to the Riksdag's Justice Committee to give their view on the infiltration of gang criminals into politics, reports Ekot. The background is that it has emerged that a person who attended Jimmie Åkesson's wedding at the end of September has ties to a criminal motorcycle gang.

After Åkesson's Wedding – Security Service to the Committee

Fraud wipes out Studsvik's profit

Nuclear technology company Studsvik reports a loss of 500,000 kronor for the third quarter of the year. This can be compared to the profit of 22.

Fraud wipes out Studsvik's profit

Terror suspect extradited to Belgium

A 41-year-old man suspected of terrorist crimes abroad has been extradited to Belgium, reports [TV4 News](https://www. tv4.

Terror suspect extradited to Belgium

The Tax Agency stops more due to security reasons

In the past two years, there are more people than before who do not pass the Tax Agency's security checks, reports SR Ekot. .

The Tax Agency stops more due to security reasons

Shooting at Israeli company linked to Iran

A boy is suspected of the shooting at an Israeli company in Gothenburg on Thursday. The event is linked, according to P4 Gothenburg, to Iran and the previous shootings against Israel's embassy in Stockholm.

Shooting at Israeli company linked to Iran

Åkesson on the wedding guest: "Didn't know about"

One of the guests at Jimmie Åkesson's (SD) wedding last weekend is the leader of a local motorcycle club that, according to Expressen, has been identified as part of the criminal environment in Sweden. "An honest mistake", Åkesson comments now on X.

Åkesson on the wedding guest: "Didn't know about"

SAPO on Terror Suspicions: "Serious Crime"

The Security Service is in close cooperation with the Danish police after two Swedish teenagers were arrested suspected of terrorist crimes in Denmark. .

SAPO on Terror Suspicions: "Serious Crime"

Tighter Border Control – May Affect Commuters

Danish police are stepping up surveillance of the border with Sweden and Germany. Those who commute between Sweden and Denmark can expect the journey across the Öresund Bridge to take longer.

Tighter Border Control – May Affect Commuters

Swedes suspected of terrorist crimes in Copenhagen

The two Swedish teenagers who have been arrested in Denmark for the explosion at Israel's embassy in Copenhagen are suspected of terrorist crimes, writes the Copenhagen police on X. .

Swedes suspected of terrorist crimes in Copenhagen

Prosecutor: There is a connection between the embassy incidents

Two attacks on Israel's embassies in Sweden and Denmark occurred within a 24-hour period. Now, Swedish prosecutor Cecilia Holmbom confirms that there is a connection.

Prosecutor: There is a connection between the embassy incidents

Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

Iran may have been involved in the attacks on Israel's embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen, according to Säpo. There are some indications that it could be the case, partly based on target selection and modus operandi, says Säpo's operational chief Fredrik Hallström.

Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

Swedes arrested after explosion at embassy

Two Swedish teenagers have been arrested for suspected involvement in the explosions near Israel's embassy north of Copenhagen on Tuesday night. They did not act alone, according to the prosecutor.

Swedes arrested after explosion at embassy