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New SE-Alert system will warn mobile phones in case of danger
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New SE-Alert system will warn mobile phones in case of danger

Sweden will soon get a new warning system - SE-Alert. A VMA can be sent to all mobile phones in the affected area within a few seconds in the event of an acute danger
Moderates want to create a drone defense force
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Moderates want to create a drone defense force

The Moderates want to establish a drone defense force of thousands of people trained in defense. Calling it a natural next step in building the world's best total defense, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, said at a press conference
Commander of Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker Detained
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Commander of Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker Detained

The captain of the ship that was boarded outside Trelleborg on Sunday was taken into custody, prosecutor Adrien Combier-Hogg told TT.
The Coast Guard gets machine guns to meet the threat
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The Coast Guard gets machine guns to meet the threat

The Coast Guard will receive heavier weapons, and some boats will be equipped with machine guns. This is important to be able to meet the threat that already exists against Coast Guard vessels today, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defense
Commander of suspected shadow fleet vessel arrested
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Commander of suspected shadow fleet vessel arrested

The captain of the ship that was boarded outside Trelleborg on Sunday has been arrested, reports SVT Nyheter Skåne.
The Coast Guard has boarded a suspected shadow fleet vessel
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The Coast Guard has boarded a suspected shadow fleet vessel

The Coast Guard and the national police task force boarded another ship suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet on Sunday.
The purpose of cyberattacks is to create concern among Swedes
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The purpose of cyberattacks is to create concern among Swedes

Cyberattacks against critical societal functions - such as the Russian attempt against the heating plant in western Sweden - have one primary purpose: to create anxiety among people. They don't want us to feel safe, says David Lindahl, researcher at FOI
Pro-Russian group attempted attack on Swedish heating plant in spring 2025
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Pro-Russian group attempted attack on Swedish heating plant in spring 2025

A heating plant in western Sweden was the target of an attempted "destructive attack" by a pro-Russian activist group in spring 2025. The attack failed but, according to Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, it shows a change in Russia's modus operandi
Two suspects after new ship boarding off Ystad
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Two suspects after new ship boarding off Ystad

The Coast Guard boarded a vessel off the coast of Ystad on Good Friday morning. The vessel is believed to have caused an oil spill and is suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet
Swedish-donated ships have not yet arrived in Ukraine
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Swedish-donated ships have not yet arrived in Ukraine

Two coast guard vessels that Sweden donated to Ukraine just over a year ago have not yet arrived, reports SR Ekot.
Minister says Sweden will continue to intervene against the shadow fleet
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Minister says Sweden will continue to intervene against the shadow fleet

Russia threatens countries that board ships from the Russian "shadow fleet". But Sweden will continue to uphold international maritime law, says Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M)
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.
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