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Municipalities want to set up more air raid sirens
Since the war in Ukraine broke out, applications from municipalities to MSB to set up more "Hesa Fredrik" have increased. This [reports Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.
Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave
1,600 people will be leaving the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt. This concerns 1,000 employees in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm.
Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one
People who came from other countries to work at crisis-stricken Northvolth have been laid off on the first day, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .
The Royal Court to Receive More Funding Next Year
The Royal Court and State gets an increased allocation of 27 million kronor in next year's budget, according to sources for [Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/kallor-mer-pengar-till-kungahuset).
SVT employees join shutdown protest
Employees at SVT are joining their SR colleagues' protests against the plans to shut down the public service companies' joint research department and library. .
Northvolt receives support from Volkswagen
Crisis-stricken Northvolt is supported by one of its major shareholders, German Volkswagen. To the news agency Bloomberg, a spokesperson states that the company is now backing Northvolt's production plans.
Suspect for apartment fire – 40 people evacuated
Around 40 people had to be evacuated when a so-called modular house in Skellefteå was completely destroyed during the night towards Sunday, reports Västerbottens-Kuriren. One person is suspected of gross negligence.
SVT and SR critical of public service inquiry
On Friday, SVT and SR submitted their comments on the public service committee's investigation. SVT strongly criticizes the proposal for financing and SR sees it as a "gradual dismantling" of Sveriges Radio.
SR Employees Protest Against Cuts
155 employees at Sveriges Radio have signed a petition against the plans to shut down the joint research department and library of the public service companies, writes [Journalisten](https://www. journalisten.
The Murder in Skärholmen: Weapon Found
The police have found the weapon they suspect was used in the fatal shooting in Skärholmen, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. It was on 10 April this year that a 39-year-old father was shot dead in front of his son in Skärholmen.
New SR Cuts May Affect Research
Swedish Radio's Administration, SRF, is to save 16 million kronor per year, reports the newspaper Journalisten. Twenty people have been notified, but how many will have to be laid off is unclear.
Proposal for lower tax on small breweries
The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to lower the tax on beer from small breweries, according to [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/tidopartierna-foreslar-sankt-alkoholskatt-pa-ol-fran-smabryggerier).
Ash about Avicii: Haven't been able to mourn
He was the man behind Avicii, but got harsh criticism for having pushed the world star too hard. Now he tells about the difficult time after the star DJ's death.
The Summer Hits That Have Been Played the Most on the Radio
It's Swedish at the top when Sveriges Radio's P3 summarizes the summer's most played songs. Molly Sandén reigns supreme on the list with her "Slutet av sommarn".
Criticism of efforts during snow chaos and oil spill
Both in the snow chaos on E22 in Skåne and after the oil spill off the coast of Blekinge, the authorities acted too slowly and inefficiently, according to a new report from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), reports SR Ekot. .
Swedish Icebreaker Reaches Unexplored Fjord
The Swedish icebreaker Oden has reached a place where no one has been before - namely Victoria Fjord on northern Greenland. > You have to get through the Lincoln Sea, which is the area in the Arctic with the toughest ice conditions.
Multiple Young People Detained in Denmark Had LVU
Several of the young Swedes who are detained in Denmark, suspected of being behind the recent violent crimes in the neighboring country, have been the subject of social interventions in Sweden. This is shown by an investigation conducted by [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio.
SR's US Podcast Doubles Up Ahead of the Election
In connection with the US election in the fall, there will be double the amount of "USA-podden" in Sveriges Radio. Starting today, Friday August 23, two episodes a week will be released, on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Taking Court Action to Stop Herring Fishing
The EU's fisheries ministers pushed through continued herring fishing in the Baltic Sea this year, contrary to the EU Commission's proposal. Now, Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB), which brings together environmental organizations around the Baltic Sea, is demanding that the EU Court of Justice annul the decision – and immediately stop all herring fishing, [reports Vetenskapsradion](https://sverigesradio.
The Police's Effort Against Gang Violence is Being Shut Down
The police's special event Frigg will be shut down, reports [Sveriges radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/polisens-sarskilda-handelse-frigg-laggs-ner).
Karolinska University Hospital Reports Doctors to the Police for Bribery Offenses
A preliminary investigation has been initiated against four doctors at Karolinska University Hospital in Region Stockholm who are suspected of bribery and disloyalty to their principal, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. .
Åberg's "Summer" most listened to and streamed
When the "Summer in P1" season reaches its goal, veteran Lasse Åberg tops the lists of the year's most listened-to programs. All summer, unknown people have come forward and thanked him for the program, so I had a feeling that it was appreciated, says Lasse Åberg.
Increased drug trafficking in Haparanda affects young people
Drug trafficking is increasing in Haparanda, and criminal networks are attracted there to sell to Finland. The police are simultaneously sounding the alarm about growing substance abuse among young people and an increased risk of being recruited by gangs.
Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people
The more contagious variant of mpox, which has been confirmed in Sweden, is most dangerous for children and young people, warns Save the Children. 80 per cent of all suspected cases are children, says Save the Children's Katharina von Schroeder, on location in Congo-Kinshasa to Sveriges Radio.
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