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Assignment: Shooting caused ambulance to retreat
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Assignment: Shooting caused ambulance to retreat

The first ambulance that was on the scene at Risbergska school in Örebro reported "heavy gunfire" outside the entrance and was forced to back away, reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.
Ingrosso and Gambino Compete for Grammis
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Ingrosso and Gambino Compete for Grammis

First, he made a success at P3 Gold Gala, now Benjamin Ingrosso gets a new super chance. At this year's Grammis Gala, he can take home the most awards of all – but is posthumously challenged by the rapper C Gambino
A Minute of Silence Across Sweden – Tribute Paid to the Victims
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A Minute of Silence Across Sweden – Tribute Paid to the Victims

At 12 o'clock today, Sweden falls silent. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro are honored with a minute of silence
The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman
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The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman

The Sweden Democrat Richard Jomshof is stepping down as chairman of the Riksdag's Justice Committee. The announcement comes after a meeting in the SD party executive on Monday about the proposal to ban certain semi-automatic firearms
The Risbergska had a locking system – that wasn't used
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The Risbergska had a locking system – that wasn't used

The mass murderer in Örebro could unhindered enter Campus Risbergska before he started shooting. There is an access control system at the school – which is not used, reports P4 Örebro
The Minister wants to see locked schools after the mass murder
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The Minister wants to see locked schools after the mass murder

Minister of Education Lotta Edholm (L) wants to see locked schools after the act in Örebro. That far did not go the investigation that lies on the government's table
Sweden Radio changes music after school shooting
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Sweden Radio changes music after school shooting

Sweden's Radio is reviewing its programming after the school shooting in Örebro. Among other things, the radio is going through its music to see if there are songs that are not suitable to play in the current situation
"Ships must be stopped faster"
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"Ships must be stopped faster"

Short alarm chains and quick responses are crucial to stop suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea. This is what Niels Markussen, head of Nato's center for maritime underwater security, says to Ekot on Swedish Radio
Mild Winter Can Wake Up Hedgehogs Prematurely
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Mild Winter Can Wake Up Hedgehogs Prematurely

Fryshuset: Resources against gangs must be allocated earlier
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Fryshuset: Resources against gangs must be allocated earlier

Johan Oljeqvist, CEO of the youth organization Fryshuset in Stockholm, directs criticism towards the government's way of handling organized crime.
Task: Police removed Momika's personal protection
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Task: Police removed Momika's personal protection

The Quran burner Salwan Momika lacked personal protection when he was shot to death. This is reported by a journalist who is working on a documentary about Momika for Ekot at Sveriges Radio
"Loket" is dead - got Sweden to "dut" in front of the TV
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"Loket" is dead - got Sweden to "dut" in front of the TV

He was the handball referee who got almost half of the Swedish people to stay at home on Saturday evenings and mark their bingo tickets. Leif "Loket" Olsson has passed away, 82 years old
Ivo: Grave deficiencies on maternity wards
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Ivo: Grave deficiencies on maternity wards

Serious deficiencies at 41 maternity wards around the country have not been addressed, despite previous warnings. This is shown by a review from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo), reports Sveriges Radio Ekot
Unknown plays by Lars Norén discovered
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Unknown plays by Lars Norén discovered

Several previously unknown plays by the playwright and author Lars Norén have been discovered, reports "Cultural News" on Swedish Radio.
The Turmoil Surrounding Henrik Landerholm – This is What Happened
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The Turmoil Surrounding Henrik Landerholm – This is What Happened

Sweden's national security adviser Henrik Landerholm has caused several security incidents. Here are the events since he took office
The police's effort against gang violence is now being discontinued
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The police's effort against gang violence is now being discontinued

The police's special event Frigg is discontinued, reports Swedish Radio.
Wanted for large-scale fraud scheme, extradition requested
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Wanted for large-scale fraud scheme, extradition requested

The Turmoil Surrounding Henrik Landerholm – This is What Happened
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The Turmoil Surrounding Henrik Landerholm – This is What Happened

Sweden's national security adviser Henrik Landerholm has caused several security incidents.
Pehrson wants to separate universities from the state
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Pehrson wants to separate universities from the state

The Government will appoint an inquiry into whether universities and colleges should cease to be state authorities, reports Swedish Radio. Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals) argues that they should become foundations instead
Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules
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Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules

Prosecutor criticizes P3 Gold nomination
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Prosecutor criticizes P3 Gold nomination

Prosecutor Lisa dos Santos is strongly critical of the fact that Sveriges Radio has posthumously nominated rapper C Gambino for the award as Artist of the Year at the P3 Gold Gala. I don't think they know where the boundary goes
Almost every third person is laid off at Novo Energy
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Almost every third person is laid off at Novo Energy

The battery manufacturer Novo Energy in Gothenburg – partly owned by crisis-stricken Northvolt and car manufacturer Volvo Cars – is laying off 120 employees. "A tough but necessary decision", says CEO Adrian Clarke according to a press release
Kristersson's Adviser Traveled on Taxpayer Money
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Kristersson's Adviser Traveled on Taxpayer Money

The national security adviser Henrik Landerholm let the taxpayers foot the bill when he traveled to his partner in Berlin, reports Aftonbladet.
So "YMCA" became Donald Trump's soundtrack
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So "YMCA" became Donald Trump's soundtrack

The disco hit "YMCA" from 1978 has become the soundtrack to Donald Trump's campaign. But why does the incoming president love Village People so much?
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