The warning message sent out on Monday afternoon was too long - that's why it didn't reach all mobile phones, Mikael Frisell, Director General of the Swedish Civil Defence Agency, told TT.
SwedenOn Monday at 3 p.m., mobile phones in Stockholm and Gotland counties will sound the alarm. This is the first test of the new warning system SE-Alert.
SwedenThe Civil Protection and Emergency Preparedness Agency will become the Civil Defence Agency. The tasks will be the same but clearer, explains Director General Mikael Frisell. We are now focusing more on preparing society for war.
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.
SwedenSVT has requested a billion-kronor supplement from the state for increased costs when TV4 disappears from the terrestrial network. According to Mikael Frisell, Director-General of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), it is a preparedness issue that he believes the government will prioritize.
TV & filmThe situation is still serious in Västernorrland after the heavy rainfall. During the weekend, new amounts of rain are expected to come in. At the same time, national road 90 is to be opened on Friday.
SwedenThe test of Hesa Fredrik on Monday was a failure. In several Scania towns it was quiet, Sydsvenskan has reported.
SwedenThe recruitment of L-leader Anna Starbrink to MSB was made deliberately in secret – to prevent transparency according to the principle of public access to information, reports Aftonbladet. It's a administrative culture in decay, says freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke to the newspaper.
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