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Lowered Threat Level Won't Impact Almedalen Security Efforts

The terror threat level is lower than last year, but it does not affect the security work ahead of Almedalsveckan. It is intense, says the commanding officer Fredrik Persson.

Lowered Threat Level Won't Impact Almedalen Security Efforts

Key Witness in Olof Palme Case, Leif Ljungqvist, Passes Away at 82

One of the key witnesses in the Palme investigation, Leif Ljungqvist, has died. He uttered the now classic words in his alarm call: "It's murder on Sveavägen".

Key Witness in Olof Palme Case, Leif Ljungqvist, Passes Away at 82

Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

It has been three years since Russia launched its large-scale war against Ukraine – and the daily attacks keep Ukrainians in fear. Ruthless attacks have shocked the world with their brutality.

Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

It has been three years since Russia launched its large-scale war against Ukraine – and the daily attacks keep Ukrainians in fear. Ruthless attacks have shocked the world with their brutality.

Butja, Kramatorsk, Mariupol – attacks that shocked

Superti's song went viral after the Örebro shooting

"Can someone tell Olof Palme that safe Sweden is just a memory", sings Simon Superti in "Bullerbyn is dead" — a song that has come to reflect the sorrow after the shooting in Örebro. I'm extremely proud to be able to gather people in some way, he says.

Superti's song went viral after the Örebro shooting

Criminologist: The Örebro Murders Have Historic Magnitude

One of the worst murders in Sweden's history – and something that will likely leave equally deep impressions as the murder of Olof Palme and the terrorist attack on Drottninggatan. It is the first time something of this magnitude occurs in Sweden, notes criminologist Sven Granath.

Criminologist: The Örebro Murders Have Historic Magnitude

Kjell-Olof Feldt Dead – Became 93 Years Old

Former Social Democratic Finance Minister Kjell-Olof Feldt is dead. He fell asleep on Wednesday, according to his son to TT.

Kjell-Olof Feldt Dead – Became 93 Years Old

Birgitta Dahl - a fierce champion of equality

As an unmarried mother of small children, Birgitta Dahl broke new ground when she was elected to the parliament in 1969. Behind her, the militant social democrat leaves a career marked by the struggle for equality and the environment.

Birgitta Dahl - a fierce champion of equality

Birgitta Dahl Dead

The Social Democrat Birgitta Dahl has passed away after several years of illness. She held ministerial posts in Olof Palme's and Ingvar Carlsson's governments and was Speaker of the Parliament 1994-2002.

Birgitta Dahl Dead

Mats Sundin can receive a major literary award

Mats Sundin is among the nominees for the Adlibris Prize of the Year. The ice hockey icon can be awarded for his autobiography "Tur & retur".

Mats Sundin can receive a major literary award

Millionaire murdered in bed – son slept next to him

Poker millionaire Andreas Oscarsson was found shot dead in his bed at home in the boy's room in Trollhättan. Close to him, his two-year-old son was sleeping deeply.

Millionaire murdered in bed – son slept next to him