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The Kumla hackers gained access to "almost everything"

Kumla has shut down all IT systems to determine the extent of the cyberattack that has affected the municipality. Right now, we are working analogously for 48 hours to be able to work undisturbed, says municipal director Gunilla Mueller Prabin.

The Kumla hackers gained access to "almost everything"

More and more people are lighting digital candles

During All Saints' weekend, many Swedes gather to light candles at graves and memorials – and online. Over the weekend, the Church of Sweden is expected to fill its map with tens of thousands of digital candles.

More and more people are lighting digital candles

Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

The photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died, according to her closest relatives for Sveriges Radio's Culture News. She became 63 years old.

Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

The Church Honors Victims of Witch Trials

In three cemeteries in Härnösand, memorial stones have now been erected with names of people who fell victim to the witch trials in the 17th century, local media reports. .

The Church Honors Victims of Witch Trials

The Church of Sweden: No Ban on Bride Delivery

Handing over the bride in connection with marriage, the Church of Sweden will not be prohibited. A unanimous committee at the church assembly has come to this conclusion, reports Dagen.

The Church of Sweden: No Ban on Bride Delivery

The New Testament for the first time in South Sami

For the first time in history, the entire New Testament has been translated into South Sami. On Sunday, "Orre testament" will be launched at the high mass in Västerås Cathedral.

The New Testament for the first time in South Sami

Asatru believers can get their first burial ground in Sweden

Believers in Asatru can get their own burial ground in Karlstad diocese. In 2023, the Nordic Asa Society applied for a special burial ground for believers in Asatru to be established in Karlstad diocese.

Asatru believers can get their first burial ground in Sweden