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Coast Guard boards suspected shadow fleet vessel off Trelleborg
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Coast Guard boards suspected shadow fleet vessel off Trelleborg

The Coast Guard has boarded another suspicious vessel from the shadow fleet. Shortly after 8:30 p
Emergency package of 1.4 billion for Sweden's municipalities
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Emergency package of 1.4 billion for Sweden's municipalities

The government has decided on a contingency package for Sweden's municipalities totaling 1. 4 billion
Sanctioned ship Caffa boarded in Swedish waters as many uncertainties remain
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Sanctioned ship Caffa boarded in Swedish waters as many uncertainties remain

The Coast Guard has boarded a suspected false-flag vessel in Swedish waters. The vessel, which is transporting grain, is on Ukraine's sanctions list
How Baltic Sea countries will cope with evacuations in war
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How Baltic Sea countries will cope with evacuations in war

Sweden and a number of allied countries will cooperate to manage large population movements in the Baltic Sea region in the event of a crisis or war. This could, for example, involve evacuations from the Baltic states or Finland
Baltic Sea submarine cables to receive better protection
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Baltic Sea submarine cables to receive better protection

The Baltic Sea countries will strengthen monitoring of submarine cables and shipping. The Coast Guard will serve as Sweden's hub for sharing information and protecting cables
The government's response in the uranium dispute proposes new municipal veto
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The government's response in the uranium dispute proposes new municipal veto

There is widespread criticism that the municipal veto against uranium mining will be removed this summer. The government's response is to introduce a new veto to allay concerns
Companies and organizations get their own brochure for crisis and war
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Companies and organizations get their own brochure for crisis and war

Now companies and organizations receive their own version of the brochure "If Crisis or War Comes".
MSB's name change costs ten million kronor
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MSB's name change costs ten million kronor

Ten million kronor. That's the estimated cost to taxpayers when the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) changes its name to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MCF), SVT reports
The state orders 20,000 protective masks for civil defense personnel
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The state orders 20,000 protective masks for civil defense personnel

The state is ordering 20,000 protective masks for personnel in critical sectors, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, said at the People and Defense National Conference.
Tunnels and basements can become shelters in times of war
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Tunnels and basements can become shelters in times of war

The government proposes that spaces other than designated shelters be used to protect the population. This would allow an additional 1
Russian ship allowed to leave Swedish waters
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Russian ship allowed to leave Swedish waters

The prosecutor will not open a preliminary investigation into the Russian cargo ship Adler, which was anchored off Höganäs and was then boarded. The ship can now leave Swedish waters, according to Swedish Customs
Celebration in the shadow of terror – "must not be afraid"
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Celebration in the shadow of terror – "must not be afraid"

Hundreds gathered in central Stockholm to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Celebrating the light felt important to many, after the weekend's terrorist attacks
Bohlin on Estonia conclusion: Welcome it
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Bohlin on Estonia conclusion: Welcome it

Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defence, welcomes the fact that the Swedish Accident Investigation Board has presented its conclusions on the sinking of the Estonia.
Young people may also be drafted for civilian service next year
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Young people may also be drafted for civilian service next year

Starting next year, young people who are called up for military service may also be considered for civilian service, not just military service with weapons in hand. They will then receive longer civilian service training, primarily for emergency services
The government paves the way for a name change for MSB
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The government paves the way for a name change for MSB

As of the turn of the year, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) will change its name to the Swedish Civil Defence Agency.
The government is investigating civil service obligations in the transport sector.
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The government is investigating civil service obligations in the transport sector.

The government is reviewing whether to expand civilian service to include the transport sector. This could secure the need for personnel for essential deliveries in the event of a crisis or war
First Emergency Grain Stores to Be Established in Northern Sweden
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First Emergency Grain Stores to Be Established in Northern Sweden

The first emergency stocks for grain in Sweden will now begin to be established in the north.
Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation
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Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation

The right for dairy cows to graze outdoors will remain, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD). Instead, dairy farmers will receive an annual compensation of 1,000 kronor per cow
Sweden Boosts Civil Defense Budget by 3 Billion Kronor
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Sweden Boosts Civil Defense Budget by 3 Billion Kronor

Sweden's civil defence will receive an addition of three billion kronor in the autumn budget. This as a consequence of the security situation in our part of the world having continued to deteriorate, says responsible minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party)
Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents
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Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents

The issue of ministers' and members of parliament's security has become highly topical after the recent incidents surrounding demonstrations at the parliament. The government now wants to review different laws, among other things, to give the police increased powers to change the time and place of demonstrations
Ebba Busch Calls for Stricter Measures Against Disruptive Demonstrators
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Ebba Busch Calls for Stricter Measures Against Disruptive Demonstrators

The Christian Democrats want individuals who repeatedly disturb at demonstrations to be able to receive contact bans and be shut out from public places. The limit has been reached
Justice Minister Calls Meeting on Safety After Bohlin Harassment
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Justice Minister Calls Meeting on Safety After Bohlin Harassment

Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) is inviting all party group leaders to a meeting about the recent incidents in connection with demonstrations at the parliament.
Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists
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Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists

Two party leaders want the police to do more to protect Members of Parliament from Palestine activists. The police should consider whether it is suitable to allow these activists to get so close to our workplaces, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson
Sweden Proposes Billion-Kronor Investment in Cybersecurity
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Sweden Proposes Billion-Kronor Investment in Cybersecurity

More than a billion kronor in an investment in national cyber security. This is proposed by the government in the upcoming budget
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