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Massive Password Leak Likely Stems from Old Breaches

Cybersäkerhetsexperter have discovered what is described as the largest leak of passwords so far – 16 billion – on the internet, writes the American magazine Forbes. .

Massive Password Leak Likely Stems from Old Breaches

Swedish Customs Seize Few Hand Grenades Amid Rising Explosions

Despite the fact that it is becoming increasingly common for criminals to use smuggled hand grenades for explosions, the Swedish Customs Service has only made two seizures of hand grenades since 2020, reports [Sveriges Radios Ekot. ](https://www.

Swedish Customs Seize Few Hand Grenades Amid Rising Explosions

Roland Karlsson, Former "Hello Traffic" Host, Passes Away at 79

Roland Karlsson has passed away, 79 years old, writes Dalslänningen. The radio profile was for eleven years the program leader for ”Hallå trafikant” in P3.

Roland Karlsson, Former "Hello Traffic" Host, Passes Away at 79

Researchers Seek Public Help for Monthly Jellyfish Reports

How are our jellyfish really doing? That's what researchers at the University of Gothenburg want to find out by getting the general public to help, reports Vetenskapsradion in Sveriges Radio. According to the researchers, who hope that bathers and others will send in their jellyfish reports via, for example, Artportalen, there is a concern about the status of the animal group.

Researchers Seek Public Help for Monthly Jellyfish Reports

Hand Grenades Increasingly Used in Crimes This Year

So far this year, the police have handled around 40 cases involving hand grenades. It is as many as during the entire previous year, when the police also saw an increased use, reports [SR Ekot](https://www.

Hand Grenades Increasingly Used in Crimes This Year

Strawberry Shortage Expected Before Midsummer Due to Tough Conditions

There may be a shortage of strawberries before Midsummer. In several parts of the country, it is reported about challenging conditions for growers.

Strawberry Shortage Expected Before Midsummer Due to Tough Conditions

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Legend, Dies at 82

The artist, songwriter and producer Brian Wilson has passed away. The Beach Boys' pop visionary became 82 years old.

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Legend, Dies at 82

Isabelle Haak and Jonna Sundling to Feature in Sommar i P1 Talks

Volleyball star Isabelle Haak, skiing queen Jonna Sundling, football referee Tess Olofsson and the former athlete Ludmila Engquist. It is the quartet from the sports world who will be heard in "Sommar i P1" this year.

Isabelle Haak and Jonna Sundling to Feature in Sommar i P1 Talks

Swedish-Iranian Filmmaker Maryam Moghaddam to Speak on Sommar i P1

The Swedish-Iranian filmmaker Maryam Moghaddam who has been sentenced to prison in Iran is one of those who will speak in ”Sommar i P1” – despite the risk it entails. Unfortunately, there is no other way to great and meaningful changes than to take risks, she says to TT.

Swedish-Iranian Filmmaker Maryam Moghaddam to Speak on Sommar i P1

Dockworkers' Union Announces New Strikes in Over Ten Ports

The Dockworkers' Union announces further intermittent strikes from June 18, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. The notice applies to just over ten ports.

Dockworkers' Union Announces New Strikes in Over Ten Ports

Nursing Home in Högsäter Evacuated Due to Nearby Fire

A nursing home in Högsäter in Färgelanda municipality is being evacuated after a fire has broken out in a nearby building, reports [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://www. sverigesradio.

Nursing Home in Högsäter Evacuated Due to Nearby Fire

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa.

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

Sweden's Radio P4 Replaces Loud Traffic Alerts with Softer Jingle

Sweden's Radio P4 is scrapping the traffic radio editorial team's alarm sound and replacing it with a less disturbing radio jingle. According to Ulf Myrestam, channel manager at P4, the loud alarm sound has been perceived as disturbing.

Sweden's Radio P4 Replaces Loud Traffic Alerts with Softer Jingle

Author Katarina Mazetti Passes Away at 81

Katarina Mazetti has passed away, the family announces to Kulturnytt on Swedish Radio. The author behind, among other things, "The Guy in the Grave Next Door" became 81 years old.

Author Katarina Mazetti Passes Away at 81

Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

The Government is to tighten controls on foreign vessels in the Baltic Sea. As of July 1, the Coast Guard and the Swedish Maritime Administration will be able to collect insurance information from vessels that not only call at a port, but also those that simply pass through Swedish territorial waters or economic zone.

Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

Moderate Party Loses Voters to Center Party in New Poll

The Moderate Party is losing voters to the Centre Party, shows a new opinion poll conducted by Indikator Opinion for Sveriges Radio Ekot. .

Moderate Party Loses Voters to Center Party in New Poll

Scam Texts Falsely Claiming Contaminated Water Hit 12 Municipalities

Twelve municipalities have been affected by scam texts since February this year, where scammers pose as private individuals and state that the drinking water has been contaminated, reports [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://www. sverigesradio.

Scam Texts Falsely Claiming Contaminated Water Hit 12 Municipalities

Sveriges Radio Faces Potential 400 Job Cuts Amid Funding Changes

Neither SVT, SR, nor UR can make the economic equation work in the Tidö parties' public service proposal. It is based on political wishful thinking, says SVT's Anne Lagercrantz.

Sveriges Radio Faces Potential 400 Job Cuts Amid Funding Changes

Sweden Tightens Requirements for SVT and SR Public Service

The Tidö parties are moving forward with a new model for how public service is to be financed - despite SVT and SR having warned of extensive cutbacks. Moreover, the public service companies are to be scrutinized more closely.

Sweden Tightens Requirements for SVT and SR Public Service

Northvolt Production in Skellefteå to Halt by June 30

The production at Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå is being scaled down to be stopped completely on June 30, announces the trustee. Vehicle manufacturer Scania says it was no longer possible to be the sole customer holding Northvolt under its arms.

Northvolt Production in Skellefteå to Halt by June 30

Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Reduced and more controlled – or a public service that stands strong in times of preparedness? The split concerning the future of SVT, SR, and UR has been great, believes media professor Fredrik Stiernstedt. It reveals a politicization of the issue which is not entirely successful.

Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Norwegian Tourists Decline in Sweden as Currency Weakens

Fewer Norwegian tourists chose to stay overnight in Sweden this year compared to last year, reports [Sweden's Radio](https://www. sverigesradio.

Norwegian Tourists Decline in Sweden as Currency Weakens

Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation

Tobias Thyberg resigned just hours after being appointed as the new national security adviser. According to information to SVT, Säpo investigating a possible link between the resignation and the person who was arrested over the weekend suspected of espionage.

Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation

Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings

The Government Offices have initiated a review of the regulatory framework and routines for ministers' shareholdings. This is according to the Prime Minister's press secretary to TT.

Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings