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.
SwedenA 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.
SwedenThe 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. Two crew members are suspected of crimes.
SwedenTwo coast guard vessels that Sweden donated to Ukraine just over a year ago have not yet arrived, reports SR Ekot.
SwedenRussia 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).
SwedenThe Coast Guard has boarded another suspicious vessel from the shadow fleet. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, a 228-meter-long tanker was boarded off Trelleborg.
SwedenThe government has decided on a contingency package for Sweden's municipalities totaling 1.4 billion. This is another piece of the puzzle to make Sweden a more resilient country in troubled times, says Minister for Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M).
SwedenThe Coast Guard has boarded a suspected false-flag vessel in Swedish waters. The vessel, which is transporting grain, is on Ukraine's sanctions list. Much about the vessel remains unclear and needs to be established, said the Coast Guard's press officer, Mattias Lindholm, to TT.
SwedenSweden 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.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenThere 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. "We want a quick investigation that ensures that mining in alum shale cannot take place without the municipalities' approval," said Minister of Climate and Environment Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
SwedenNow companies and organizations receive their own version of the brochure "If Crisis or War Comes".
SwedenTen 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.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenThe government proposes that spaces other than designated shelters be used to protect the population. This would allow an additional 1.5 million people to seek shelter.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenHundreds gathered in central Stockholm to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Celebrating the light felt important to many, after the weekend's terrorist attacks. This year it felt extra important to come here considering what has happened in Australia, says Anna Gorsetman, 77.
SwedenCarl-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.
SwedenStarting 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.
SwedenAs of the turn of the year, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) will change its name to the Swedish Civil Defence Agency.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenThe first emergency stocks for grain in Sweden will now begin to be established in the north.
SwedenThe 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. It has never been about locking in the cows, but that Swedish farmers, just like Finnish ones, should get paid for the extra work they do, says Kullgren.
SwedenSweden'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).
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