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Sweden Delays Decision on Bag Ban Amid Lowered Threat Level

Swedish authorities' measures against the terror threat have increased society's resistance. This is stated by Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) on the occasion of Säpo now lowering the threat level.

Sweden Delays Decision on Bag Ban Amid Lowered Threat Level

Sweden's Noa Chief Urges Adaptation to Rising Organized Crime Threat

Organized crime has sunk its claws into both the assistance industry and other welfare services. This shows that society has not kept up properly, according to Noa CEO Johan Olsson.

Sweden's Noa Chief Urges Adaptation to Rising Organized Crime Threat

List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

There is something special about relays – not least when the gold goes to Sweden. Here are five other classic blue-yellow triumphs on the ski tracks.

List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Jonna Sundling delivered an incredible final stretch when she caught up 37. 2 seconds on Norway, and won the relay gold for the Swedish team.

We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Ebba Andersson's time as an underdog is over. Her second consecutive World Championship gold in Trondheim – where she once again beat Therese Johaug in a second-place struggle – is more than she ever dared to dream of.

Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Frida Karlsson's Game-Changing Ski Technique Stuns Experts

Forget the miss in the World Championship premiere, Frida Karlsson. Ahead of Tuesday's 10 kilometer classical, you should focus on your two incredible dominance victories this winter.

Frida Karlsson's Game-Changing Ski Technique Stuns Experts

Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

Jonna Sundling has just taken her fifth World Championship gold. Now she only has two left to catch up with Gunde Svan.

Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"

Today, the Ski World Championship starts. With two of the championship's highlights right away.

Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"

Noa Evaluates Örebro Shooting

The police's national operational unit (Noa) will evaluate the shooting and police operation in Örebro on Tuesday, announced in a press release. "This is an extremely serious crime where a large number of people have lost their lives and been seriously injured.

Noa Evaluates Örebro Shooting

Hot Sports Month - Here's How You Can Watch All the Championships

Congratulations, all sports enthusiasts out there. In February, the schedules are filled with high-class sports.

Hot Sports Month - Here's How You Can Watch All the Championships

Education that quickly leads to a job

Do you want a job quickly after high school? Then maybe the transport or HVAC industry is something for you. But regardless of which program you choose, it's important to take a degree, says Johan Olsson at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.

Education that quickly leads to a job

Noa Chief: Continued High Demand for Violence

Gun violence in Sweden decreased significantly in 2024. However, according to Noa chief Johan Olsson, the criminal networks' demand for violent acts is as high as before.

Noa Chief: Continued High Demand for Violence

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Breakthrough: Seven out of ten fatal shootings are solved

The clearance of crimes after deadly shootings is increasing – 2023 may have marked a trend break with a 70-percent clearance, according to preliminary figures. It sounds simple on paper, but it's quite profound changes we've made, says Noa chief Johan Olsson.

Breakthrough: Seven out of ten fatal shootings are solved

Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

Iran may have been involved in the attacks on Israel's embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen, according to Säpo. There are some indications that it could be the case, partly based on target selection and modus operandi, says Säpo's operational chief Fredrik Hallström.

Security Chief: Iran May Have Been Involved in the Attacks

The Police: 200 Violent Crimes Thwarted in Recent Years

Approximately 200 violent crimes have been prevented in 2023 and 2024 – about 20 of them in June and July this year – according to the police's assessment. This includes, for example, plans to carry out shootings and bombings being stopped, as well as arson attacks.

The Police: 200 Violent Crimes Thwarted in Recent Years

Ongoing High Terror Threat - Bag Ban Remains

The terrorist threat is still assessed to be at the second-highest level. The ban on bags at concerts, among other things, will therefore remain in place.

Ongoing High Terror Threat - Bag Ban Remains

Gangs hire children as killers via the internet

The gangs have moved forward their positions when it comes to finding children who are willing to murder or commit other violent crimes. The recruitment has been digitized – and thereby reaches many more, according to the police.

Gangs hire children as killers via the internet