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Swedish Data Leak Exposes Millions of Personal Records Online

Personal information about Swedish citizens and companies has been leaked and been out on the internet. The reason is supposed to be a misconfigured server at a Swedish company, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.

Swedish Data Leak Exposes Millions of Personal Records Online

Niclas Kvarnström Appointed as New National Security Adviser

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs diplomat Niclas Kvarnström will become new national security advisor, confirms the Government Offices. He will be the third on the post in less than a year.

Niclas Kvarnström Appointed as New National Security Adviser

Snapchat Closes 70,000-Member Chat Group Linked to Violent Crimes

Snapchat has, at the request of the police, shut down a chat group with 70,000 members where young people were recruited to violent acts, reports Sveriges Radio. .

Snapchat Closes 70,000-Member Chat Group Linked to Violent Crimes

Swedish Radio Website Faces Monday Morning Disruptions

Swedish Radio has during Monday morning disruptions in its digital services, writes the company on its website. It is unclear what is behind the problem.

Swedish Radio Website Faces Monday Morning Disruptions

Power Failure Disrupts Gothenburg-Stockholm Train Service

Train traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm is affected by a power failure since nine o'clock on Friday, which [Sveriges Radio](https://www. sverigesradio.

Power Failure Disrupts Gothenburg-Stockholm Train Service

Sweden Faces Unusually Low Groundwater Levels with Worsening Shortage

Large parts of Sweden have unusually low groundwater levels and the water shortage is expected to worsen in the autumn, reports [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://www. sverigesradio.

Sweden Faces Unusually Low Groundwater Levels with Worsening Shortage

Summer Blot for Norse Pagans at Rökstenen in Östergötland

During the Saturday afternoon, a summer blot for those who believe in Norse paganism will be held at Rökstenen in Östergötland, reports [Sveriges Radio P4 Östergötland](https://www. sverigesradio.

Summer Blot for Norse Pagans at Rökstenen in Östergötland

Oasis Reunites for World Tour 15 Years After Split

15 years after the split, the britpop band Oasis reunites for a sold-out world tour starting in Cardiff, England. How has their legacy survived a new musical world order and a sibling rivalry from hell?.

Oasis Reunites for World Tour 15 Years After Split

Author's Tsunami Prediction Leads to Tourist Cancellations in Japan

A Japanese author, who in his book predicts a large tsunami in Japan on July 5, has made tourists cancel their trips to the country. .

Author's Tsunami Prediction Leads to Tourist Cancellations in Japan

Strong Winds in Stockholm Injure Man and Disrupt Transport

A man was injured when a tree fell in Vasaparken in Stockholm as a result of strong winds. .

Strong Winds in Stockholm Injure Man and Disrupt Transport

Jonas Gren on Digital Detox: Living Disconnected in a Connected World

Privileged solitude or elevated sense of well-being? In the upcoming book "No surfing: handbook for disconnecting" the author Jonas Gren addresses different aspects of disconnecting from the internet in a time when it should be impossible. .

Jonas Gren on Digital Detox: Living Disconnected in a Connected World

Over 11,000 Missing in Gaza Amid Conflict, UN Reports

Over 11,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been reported missing since the war between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas broke out in October 2023, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot, with reference to new figures from the UN. The majority of the missing are women and children and in recent weeks, the reports of missing people have increased markedly.

Over 11,000 Missing in Gaza Amid Conflict, UN Reports

Cyclist in Her 20s Dies After Truck Accident in Stockholm

A woman in her 20s has died after being hit by a truck on Ringvägen on Södermalm in Stockholm. > It is about a woman who ended up under the truck so it is serious.

Cyclist in Her 20s Dies After Truck Accident in Stockholm

Intrusions at Swedish TV and Radio Mast Areas Surge This Year

More and more intrusions are being reported at masts in Sweden. This year, the state-owned company Teracom, which owns Sweden's 54 large TV and radio masts, has made 50 police reports after people have entered the mast areas.

Intrusions at Swedish TV and Radio Mast Areas Surge This Year

Union Seeks Alternative Solutions in Tesla Labor Dispute

IF Metall opens up to finding alternative solutions to a collective agreement with Tesla to guarantee good conditions for its members, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. .

Union Seeks Alternative Solutions in Tesla Labor Dispute

Swedish Film "Let the Right One In" Ranks Among Century's Best

Tomas Alfredson's film "Låt den rätte komma in" is one of the century's best films, when the international film industry chooses its favorites. .

Swedish Film "Let the Right One In" Ranks Among Century's Best

Mats Persson Rejoins Swedish Parliament After Ministerial Role

Outgoing Minister for Labor Market and Integration Mats Persson (L) returns to the parliament, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. > I have been in national politics for ten years and feel that it is time to do something else in life, said Persson on Wednesday in connection with the departure.

Mats Persson Rejoins Swedish Parliament After Ministerial Role

Per Persson Embraces a Life Unplugged from Digital Norms

The Hälsinge artist and folkrocker Per Persson uses neither computer nor bank-id. His music is in his head.

Per Persson Embraces a Life Unplugged from Digital Norms

One in Five Municipal Housing Companies Facing Losses

Every fifth municipal housing company is operating at a loss, according to a new report from Sveriges Allmännytta. The reasons for the red figures include the fact that the cost of interest, electricity and heating has increased and more and more apartments are standing empty, which means reduced revenue, reports [Sveriges radio Ekot](https://www.

One in Five Municipal Housing Companies Facing Losses

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