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Suspected Attempted Murder Investigated at Ystad High School

A boy in his late teens has been taken to hospital after being inflicted with cuts and stab wounds with a sharp object at a high school in Ystad. > Our understanding is that it happened in a common area within the school, says the police's press spokesperson Sara Andersson.

Suspected Attempted Murder Investigated at Ystad High School

Child Falls from Fourth Floor Apartment in Malmö

A child under five years old has fallen from an apartment on the fourth floor in Malmö. > We are trying to determine whether it is an accident or if a crime has been committed, currently we do not have it clear, so we are grateful if witnesses contact us, says the police's press spokesperson Sara Andersson.

Child Falls from Fourth Floor Apartment in Malmö

Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home

Emil Nykvist chooses to stand outside the biathlon national team the coming season to make an effort on his own terms. He wants to prioritize more time at home, says national team coach Johannes Lukas.

Emil Nykvist Leaves Biathlon Team to Train Independently at Home

Suspected Explosion Sets Cars Ablaze in Malmö

A suspected detonation occurred on Sunday night in a car in Malmö. When the police arrived at the scene, the car was on fire, but the damage to the car suggests that an explosion is suspected.

Suspected Explosion Sets Cars Ablaze in Malmö

Swedish relay fiasco – for both teams

It became a dark day for both the Swedish men's and women's teams in biathlon on Sunday. The men finished seventh after a total of six penalty rounds, and the women became sixth.

Swedish relay fiasco – for both teams

Öberg's success: First podium of the season

It became a bomb in the last and decisive shot - but it was enough anyway. Hanna Öberg delivered the season's best individual performance when she finished second in the pursuit in Czech Nove Mesto.

Öberg's success: First podium of the season

Öberg misses the podium – Norwegian's revenge

Hanna Öberg went for the season's first World Championship victory after a fine first shooting. But after two misses in the standing shooting, it was only a 14th place in the sprint in Nove Mesto.

Öberg misses the podium – Norwegian's revenge

VMA lifted after major industrial fire

The Rescue Service issued a VMA, important message to the public, after a severe fire broke out in Lönsboda, in Osby municipality. A firefighter was slightly injured in connection with the extinguishing.

VMA lifted after major industrial fire

Malmö Shooting: Police Investigate Attempted Murder in Apartment

A shooting has occurred in Malmö, writes [Sydsvenskan](https://www. sydsvenskan.

Malmö Shooting: Police Investigate Attempted Murder in Apartment

Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges

Elvira Öberg is ill and refrains from this week's World Cup competitions in biathlon in Nove Mesto. Ella Halvarsson has also had cold symptoms after the World Championship, but is back in training and follows the team to the Czech Republic.

Elvira Öberg Out Sick: Sweden's Biathlon Team Faces New Challenges

Sara Andersson's Stunning Biathlon Gold Triumph on Home Soil

Sara Andersson, 22, was half a minute behind the leaders before the final shooting in the mass start at the Junior World Championship in biathlon. But after a masterful finish, where her competitors shot themselves out of contention, she was able to bring home the gold on home turf in Östersund.

Sara Andersson's Stunning Biathlon Gold Triumph on Home Soil

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

Anna-Karin Heijdenberg's success in the Biathlon European Championship continues. After her third consecutive medal – silver in the pursuit despite four misses – the World Championship spot is near.

New Swedish Success – Third Consecutive Medal

Two Swedish bronzes - approaching the World Championship

Anna-Karin Heijdenberg and Emil Nykvist took hold of the two last spots for the biathlon World Championship. Both took bronze when the European Championship began.

Two Swedish bronzes - approaching the World Championship

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Only four ladies are clear for the Biathlon World Championship in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in mid-February. Two places are left open, one on the ladies' side and one on the men's side.

They are ready for the Biathlon World Championship – two spots open

Sick Bay at Christmas - Biathletes Not Worried

Six biathletes fell ill during the Christmas break and are uncertain about their form for this week's competitions in Oberhof. But no one is worried considering that the World Championship is a month away.

Sick Bay at Christmas - Biathletes Not Worried

Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof

Hanna Öberg is back in the biathlon national team that competes in the World Cup in Oberhof this week. "Some active athletes have been ill during Christmas and had to adjust their training, but now all selected skiers are healthy and ready for the year's first competitions," says the national team's head coach Johannes Lukas in a press release.

Hanna Öberg back – racing in Oberhof

Skottheim replaces Öberg in the biathlon team

Johanna Skottheim will replace Hanna Öberg in the national biathlon team's squad for the World Championship competitions in French Annecy-Le Grand Bornand. Öberg was ill before the season start and has since struggled to find her form.

Skottheim replaces Öberg in the biathlon team

Woman Seriously Injured After Shooting

A woman in her 30s is seriously injured after a shooting in Växjö. The police were first alerted about an injured person, but when they arrived at the scene, they also found a shot-injured man in his 30s.

Woman Seriously Injured After Shooting

The Power Message: On the Podium with Two Debutants

A few too many misses, a bit too slow skiing – but still a podium finish. The Swedish biathlon ladies deliver even on a day when not everything goes according to plan.

The Power Message: On the Podium with Two Debutants

Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

Ella Halvarsson's fine start to the World Championship season continues. But Sweden's new biathlon star just missed the podium in the pursuit in Hochfilzen.

Halvarsson convinced again - seconds from the podium

Bomb Disposal Investigates Hazardous Objects at Store

Three dangerous objects deemed sharp have been found at a store in the Hyllie district of Malmö. The National Bomb Squad is on site and a VMA (Warning Message to the Public) has been issued.

Bomb Disposal Investigates Hazardous Objects at Store

Elvira Öberg on the podium again: "Should not go"

Two missed shots seemed to be costly for Elvira Öberg. But after a strong final sprint, the 25-year-old could snatch a second place in the World Cup sprint in Kontiolax.

Elvira Öberg on the podium again: "Should not go"

"Super great that the competition becomes tougher"

The Swedish biathlon ladies have started the season extremely strongly – despite the fact that almost half the team has been replaced. The stars like the new competition.

"Super great that the competition becomes tougher"

After the Successful Start: "They Should Keep an Eye on Us"

Four relays, two victories and two third places. The World Championship premiere in biathlon could not have gone better for the Swedish team.

After the Successful Start: "They Should Keep an Eye on Us"