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Sweden Lowers Terror Threat Level from High to Elevated

The threat level against Sweden is lowered from four to three – from a high threat to an elevated threat, announces the Security Service. In the propaganda, Sweden does not stand out in the same way as before, but is seen as part of the West, says the Head of the Security Service Charlotte von Essen.

Sweden Lowers Terror Threat Level from High to Elevated

The Swede second after personal best: "Feels incredible"

The form is obviously very fine for Maria von Essen and the horse Invoice. On Saturday's kür, the Swedish team took a second place in the World Cup dressage – the second in two days.

The Swede second after personal best: "Feels incredible"

Shoots lured partner – to protect nature

Sharks that eat invasive fish, GPS-equipped raccoon dogs, and goats that lure in a partner that is then killed. All are examples of when animals are used to protect nature or other animals.

Shoots lured partner – to protect nature

Russia takes more risks: "It can happen in Sweden"

Russia is taking increasingly greater risks when it comes to influence and sabotage in the West, according to Säpo. The serious security situation can deteriorate further and it can happen quickly, says Säpo chief Charlotte von Essen.

Russia takes more risks: "It can happen in Sweden"

"Growing Problem of Gangs Infiltrating Politics"

That criminal gangs infiltrate politics is an increasingly large problem, according to the police and Säpo. They try to exploit every vulnerability, both with insiders and infiltrators, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh.

"Growing Problem of Gangs Infiltrating Politics"

Olympic reserve on the podium: "Completely crazy"

She was a reserve in the OS team, but now Maria von Essen struck with a third place in kür when the World Cup in dressage got underway in Herning, Denmark. Maria von Essen and the horse Invoice scored 79,795 percent and led the competition for a long time before the home riders Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (won with 88,956 percent) and Daniel Bachmann Andersen (84,905) passed them in the results list.

Olympic reserve on the podium: "Completely crazy"

Säpo: Propaganda against Sweden has decreased

Sweden is no longer as exposed to propaganda from violent Islamist extremism, according to Säpo. According to Säpo chief Charlotte von Essen, this could mean that Sweden is going from being a prioritized to a legitimate target.

Säpo: Propaganda against Sweden has decreased

Säpo: Propaganda against Sweden has decreased

Sweden is no longer as exposed to propaganda from violent Islamist extremism, according to Säpo. According to Säpo chief Charlotte von Essen, this could mean that Sweden is going from being a prioritized to a legitimate target.

Säpo: Propaganda against Sweden has decreased