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Expert: Human factor most common cause of train collisions
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Expert: Human factor most common cause of train collisions

Train collisions are unusual. According to rail traffic investigator Katarina Bjurman, the collision in Denmark could have several causes
Russian commander of bulk carrier Caffa released from custody, vessel remains banned
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Russian commander of bulk carrier Caffa released from custody, vessel remains banned

The prosecutor has lifted the detention of the Russian captain of the bulk carrier Caffa, which was boarded outside Trelleborg by police and the Coast Guard. However, the vessel remains under a ban on use
Dark month of March - twelve deaths in traffic
Sweden News

Dark month of March - twelve deaths in traffic

Twelve people died in traffic accidents in March, according to figures from the Swedish Transport Agency. This is significantly more than in the same month last year
Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime
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Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime

Former SD member Katja Nyberg has been charged with grossly reckless driving, SVT News reports.
Employees isolated after letter containing powder
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Employees isolated after letter containing powder

Suspicious tanker Flora 1 allowed to leave Sweden
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Suspicious tanker Flora 1 allowed to leave Sweden

The tanker that was boarded on Friday, suspected, among other things, of environmental crimes, has been allowed to leave Sweden, the Coast Guard said in a press release. The suspicions of crime cannot be confirmed, and Cameroon has confirmed that the ship is listed in its maritime register
Setback for Tesla over Swedish license plates
Business News

Setback for Tesla over Swedish license plates

MP Katja Nyberg drove a car despite having a revoked driver's license
Sweden News

MP Katja Nyberg drove a car despite having a revoked driver's license

Expressen reports that they caught MP Katja Nyberg on film driving a car on Tuesday - despite her driver's license being revoked. Prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation
Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early
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Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early

When the sun comes out and the temperature rises, many drivers are eager to switch to summer tires. But those who hurry too much can both break the law and be forced to make an expensive double change
It's almost time to change your tires, but check the weather
Sweden News

It's almost time to change your tires, but check the weather

In less than a month, it will be illegal to drive on studded tires unless there are winter road conditions. It's time to plan for tire replacement - but keep an eye on the weather
Safety deficiencies behind fatal accident at Malmö freight yard
Sweden News

Safety deficiencies behind fatal accident at Malmö freight yard

Safety deficiencies led to the train accident at the Malmö freight yard, where a track worker died, the Swedish Accident Investigation Board (SHK) said.
Suspected Shadow Fleet - how long can they stay in Swedish waters?
Sweden News

Suspected Shadow Fleet - how long can they stay in Swedish waters?

It may take a long time before the two ships suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet can leave Swedish waters. It probably won't be quick, says Mattias Lindholm, a press officer at the Coast Guard
Russian commander of tanker Sea Owl 1 has been detained off Trelleborg
Sweden News

Russian commander of tanker Sea Owl 1 has been detained off Trelleborg

The Russian commander of the tanker Sea Owl 1, off Trelleborg, has been taken into custody, the press service of the Swedish Prosecutor's Office reports.
Boarded ship Sea Owl I banned from use and may not travel further
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Boarded ship Sea Owl I banned from use and may not travel further

The ship Sea Owl I, which was boarded by police and the Coast Guard outside Trelleborg on Thursday, has been banned from use by the Swedish Transport Agency. "We have identified deficiencies," says press officer Mikael Andersson
Russian commander of boarded tanker Sea Owl I arrested
Sweden News

Russian commander of boarded tanker Sea Owl I arrested

The Russian commander of the tanker Sea Owl I, which was boarded by police and the Coast Guard outside Trelleborg on Thursday, is suspected of committing several crimes. He was arrested Friday evening
Detainee on bulk carrier Caffa off Trelleborg is Russian citizen
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Detainee on bulk carrier Caffa off Trelleborg is Russian citizen

The person previously arrested on the bulk carrier Caffa off Trelleborg is a Russian citizen, the Swedish Prosecution Authority says.
Person arrested after boarding Russian ship off Trelleborg
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Person arrested after boarding Russian ship off Trelleborg

A person on the bulk carrier Caffa has been arrested, the Coast Guard announced. The ship, which was sailing under a false flag with a mostly Russian crew, has been banned from operating and must remain where it dropped anchor
Coast Guard ship collides with ferry M/S Eckerö in Grisslehamn
Sweden News

Coast Guard ship collides with ferry M/S Eckerö in Grisslehamn

A Coast Guard vessel has collided with the M/S Eckerö at the port of Grisslehamn. All of the vessel's trips for the day have been cancelled
Electric cars advance in new sales statistics
Business News

Electric cars advance in new sales statistics

New car sales are declining slightly, but electric cars are performing better, new February statistics show.
Major IT problems halt driving tests at Swedish Transport Agency
Sweden News

Major IT problems halt driving tests at Swedish Transport Agency

The Swedish Transport Agency has major IT problems that, among other things, are affecting people scheduled to take theory tests, several media outlets report.
MP Katja Nyberg says she didn't take cocaine or drive drunk
Sweden News

MP Katja Nyberg says she didn't take cocaine or drive drunk

MP Katja Nyberg, who formerly belonged to the Sweden Democrats, continues to deny the accusations against her. In an interview with Kvartal, Nyberg says she "has not taken any cocaine" and "has not driven drunk
SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament
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SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament

SD member Katja Nyberg is leaving the party but will remain in parliament as an independent, against the party's wishes. Earlier in the day the Swedish Transport Agency said Nyberg tested positive for drugs after being stopped by police during the off-season
Foreign ships stopped in Sweden, worrying trend continues
Sweden News

Foreign ships stopped in Sweden, worrying trend continues

More and more foreign ships are being detained in Sweden because they are in poor condition.
Fewer road traffic deaths last year
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Fewer road traffic deaths last year

Last year, 208 people died in road traffic incidents, according to preliminary statistics from the Swedish Transport Agency. That is the second-lowest number on record
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