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Ferries Enhance Navigation Amid Rising GPS Disruptions in Baltic Sea
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Ferries Enhance Navigation Amid Rising GPS Disruptions in Baltic Sea

Destination Gotland has equipped its ferries with alternative navigation methods and strengthened the crew on the bridge due to the increasing disruptions of the gps system.
Russian Signal Disruptions Threaten Air Safety in Europe
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Russian Signal Disruptions Threaten Air Safety in Europe

In four months, nearly 123,000 flights have been disrupted by Russian signals that hit GPS and other satellite systems.
Increased GPS Disruptions in Swedish Airspace Over Baltic Sea
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Increased GPS Disruptions in Swedish Airspace Over Baltic Sea

The number of GPS disruptions over the Baltic Sea has increased sharply, show figures from the Transport Agency. During 2025, disruptions have been reported on average three times a day
Gang Steals Over 40 Four-Wheelers in Northern Sweden
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Gang Steals Over 40 Four-Wheelers in Northern Sweden

A theft gang that focuses on specific four-wheelers is evading the police in Norrbotten. Over 40 four-wheelers have been stolen during the summer, reports NSD
Gas Buses Are as Safe as Other Buses Despite Dramatic Fires
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Gas Buses Are as Safe as Other Buses Despite Dramatic Fires

The accidents can lead to fires with spraying flames. But gas buses are at least as safe as other buses, according to Kjell-Olof Matsson, investigator at the Transport Agency
Suspected Drone Violation During Kiruna Church Relocation
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Suspected Drone Violation During Kiruna Church Relocation

Foreign Drivers Owe Millions in Swedish Parking Fines
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Foreign Drivers Owe Millions in Swedish Parking Fines

Owners of foreign-registered cars owed Swedish municipalities almost 35 million kronor last year, reports P4 Sjuhärad.
Court Rules Two Elevated PEth Tests Insufficient for License Revocation
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Court Rules Two Elevated PEth Tests Insufficient for License Revocation

Two elevated PET values are not sufficient to revoke a driver's license, the Administrative Court of Appeal rules in a judgment on the criticized tests.
Court Orders Review of Tesla's License Plate Request
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Court Orders Review of Tesla's License Plate Request

Transport Agency Proposes Easing License Rules for ADHD and Autism
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Transport Agency Proposes Easing License Rules for ADHD and Autism

Remove the medical requirements that exist for individuals with ADHD and autism diagnoses to be able to obtain a driver's license, proposes the Transport Agency.
Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities
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Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities

Under last year, 13 people died in recreational boating, according to preliminary figures from the Transport Agency. This is the lowest death toll that has been measured and can be compared to 18 dead in accidents in recreational boating during 2023
Blekinge Regional Board Proposes Halting Peth-Test Reporting to Transport Agency
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Blekinge Regional Board Proposes Halting Peth-Test Reporting to Transport Agency

The Regional Board proposes that Region Blekinge introduce an immediate stop to the delivery of pet-test results from healthcare to the Transport Agency, writes SVT News.
Coast Guard Approves Salvage Plan for Grounded Ship Near Malmö
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Coast Guard Approves Salvage Plan for Grounded Ship Near Malmö

The Coast Guard has, together with the Transport Agency, accepted the salvage plan for the vessel that ran aground outside Malmö over a week ago.
Stockholm Environmental Zone Blocked by County Administrative Board
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Stockholm Environmental Zone Blocked by County Administrative Board

Water Enters Grounded Ship in Öresund Near Malmö
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Water Enters Grounded Ship in Öresund Near Malmö

Driver Seeks Redress After License Revoked Over Peth Test
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Driver Seeks Redress After License Revoked Over Peth Test

Driver's licenses should no longer be revoked solely based on the criticized peth tests as grounds. The Transport Agency, however, does not believe that any errors have been made
Doctors Highlight Uncertainty in Peth-Test for Driver's License Revocation
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Doctors Highlight Uncertainty in Peth-Test for Driver's License Revocation

Alcohol habits, drug tests, and revoked driver's licenses. The Transport Agency has landed in a storm - but what is it really about? We have tried to get out with facts, says Katarina Norén, unit manager at the Transport Agency
40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results
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40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results

Last year, the Transport Agency revoked around 40 driving licenses where the reason was elevated peth values on two measurement occasions. The authority rejects the claims that thousands of driving licenses were revoked for that reason
Motorcycle Season Begins: Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents
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Motorcycle Season Begins: Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents

The motorcycle season is in progress again. But when the country's motorcyclists take to the roads, the risk of accidents also increases
Transport and Social Agencies Called to Traffic Committee Over Alcohol Tests
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Transport and Social Agencies Called to Traffic Committee Over Alcohol Tests

The Transport Agency and Social Agency are summoned to the Traffic Committee. The cause is the criticized peth-tests that measure alcohol consumption over time, reports TV4 News
Swedish Domestic Air Travel Declines as International Flights Rise
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Swedish Domestic Air Travel Declines as International Flights Rise

Electric Scooter Accidents Surge by 30 Percent in 2024, Young Riders Most Affected
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Electric Scooter Accidents Surge by 30 Percent in 2024, Young Riders Most Affected

In 2024, 5 people died and 4,599 people were injured in accidents involving electric scooters. The accidents increased by over 30 percent compared to the previous year, according to a compilation from the Transport Agency
Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem
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Swiss Varo Energy to Acquire Swedish Fuel Company Preem

The fuel company Preem, with refineries in Lysekil and Gothenburg, has been acquired by the Swiss energy conglomerate Varo Energy, writes Preem in a press release. The deal must be approved by the relevant authorities to be completed
EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens
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EU License Changes May Impact Swedish A-Tractor Rules for Teens

An agreement in the EU parliament has led to confusion: Will Swedish 15-year-olds be allowed to drive A-tractors at 45 kilometers per hour in the future? No, is the answer. Here, TT clarifies the concepts
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