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Cousin marriages proposed to be banned in 2026

The government's investigator proposes that cousin marriages be prohibited. Foreign cousin marriages should not be recognized in Sweden either.

Cousin marriages proposed to be banned in 2026

Åkesson on the motorcycle top: A failure

Despite the information being available within the party, the SD leader was unaware that one of his wedding guests had ties to the criminal motorcycle gang environment. This is what Jimmie Åkesson claims in P1 Morning.

Åkesson on the motorcycle top: A failure

Shop employee shot in mall – one arrested

A store employee was shot and injured at the shopping center Kungsmässan in Kungsbacka on Sunday afternoon. Someone started running and people screamed hysterically and cried, says Louise Hansen, who was on the scene, to Göteborgs-Posten.

Shop employee shot in mall – one arrested

"Serious Tasks"

Three Swedish citizens are suspected of involvement in an explosion near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen during the night. These are of course serious allegations, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

"Serious Tasks"

Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"

The event at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on Tuesday was a shooting, confirms the police. The government is now in contact with the police and the Danish government.

Shot at Embassy Confirmed: "Serious"

Over 100 landlords ignore mold and pests

A review has revealed that over 100 landlords in 85 municipalities do not address problems in houses where tenants live with damp, mold, pests, and cut-off electricity, according to a review conducted by [Hem & Hyra and SVT News. ](https://www.

Over 100 landlords ignore mold and pests

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

The government plane with several ministers on board was forced to turn back on its way to an important meeting in Ankara last week, writes Expressen. .

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

Despite Heavy Criticism: Proposal for Anonymous Witnesses

It will be allowed to testify anonymously in Sweden. The government and SD are submitting a bill despite severe criticism.

Despite Heavy Criticism: Proposal for Anonymous Witnesses

More people will be forced to provide information to the police

Authorities, municipalities, and schools will be forced to share information with the police. Social services and healthcare will be exempt from the obligation, but will still be required to disclose more information than they do today.

More people will be forced to provide information to the police

Three gang-linked HVB homes have been shut down

Three of the HVB homes that the police have pointed out for having criminal connections have been closed. This says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) after Thursday's meeting with Ivo, the police, and the Economic Crime Authority.

Three gang-linked HVB homes have been shut down

Three gang-linked HVB homes have been shut down

Three of the HVB homes that the police have pointed out for having criminal connections have been closed. This says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) after Thursday's meeting with Ivo, the police, and the Economic Crime Authority.

Three gang-linked HVB homes have been shut down

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is summoning Iran's chargé d'affairs after the revelation that the country was behind a major cyberattack last summer. Iran, in turn, dismisses the allegations as baseless accusations that "poison" the countries' relations.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

Investigator: This is how more gang members can be convicted

More who contribute to serious gang crimes should be able to be convicted, proposes the government's investigator. Lise Tamm wants the laws on attempt, preparation, and instigation to be completely rewritten.

Investigator: This is how more gang members can be convicted

The message to tech companies: Time to deliver

The Nordic ministers of justice want social media platforms to develop an action plan to counteract the recruitment of young people by gangs. The political patience, not just here in the Nordic region, is running out, says Denmark's Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard.

The message to tech companies: Time to deliver

Criticized sales company initiates audit

Criticized Effective Communication acts after the information about how the telecom company conducted sales of the Social Democratic Party's lottery tickets. The operation will now be reviewed by a security company.

Criticized sales company initiates audit

The Ministers' Flight Was Forced to Turn Back

The Foreign Minister's and Justice Minister's flight en route to Ankara has been forced to return to Arlanda due to technical problems. .

The Ministers' Flight Was Forced to Turn Back

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

The Liberals want parents who travel with their children to countries that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against visiting to be punishable, reports [SR Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/l-gor-det-straffbart-att-resa-med-barn-om-ud-avrader).

The Liberals want to make it punishable for parents to travel with children to countries against which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises.

Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) and Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) are traveling to Turkey's capital Ankara on Wednesday. They will initiate the countries' security dialogue.

Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting

Meeting with the Tech Giants - "Angry and Upset"

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) has called representatives from several tech giants to a meeting to discuss the gangs' recruitment of young people. It is crucial that we convert the anger we experience on a human level into political action, he says ahead of Friday's meeting.

Meeting with the Tech Giants - "Angry and Upset"

Henrik Dorsin is playing with the image of the People's Home

The image of Sweden is the theme for Henrik Dorsin's new revue – and some can expect some pinpricks. We have the Tidö Government in power and in a revue, it's the government that should get the most criticism, says Dorsin.

Henrik Dorsin is playing with the image of the People's Home

New police officers to avoid student loans

The Government allocates SEK 3. 5 billion to the judicial system in the budget for next year.

New police officers to avoid student loans

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

Kristersson on the shooting: "Completely terrible"

On Wednesday, a high school student was shot at Trångsundsskolan in Huddinge and another student has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) calls the incident "completely terrible".

Kristersson on the shooting: "Completely terrible"

New proposal: This is how welfare fraud should be stopped

Criminal gangs and welfare fraud should be stopped by tearing down secrecy barriers. This is proposed in the new partial report submitted to Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

New proposal: This is how welfare fraud should be stopped