Around 600 gang criminals are engaged in serious organized crime in Sweden from abroad, according to a new survey by the police's national operational department, Noa. National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh tells SVT that the individuals are scattered across 57 countries around the world.
CrimeCan all people on earth have a reasonable standard of living at the same time as we can guarantee a stable climate and preserve biodiversity? Yes, according to the researchers behind a comprehensive report.
SwedenVaccine against the mpox virus has arrived in heavily affected Congo-Kinshasa. About half of the 200,000 doses that the EU has promised are expected to arrive this week, mainly from Denmark, announces the EU's authority for emergency health interventions.
WorldOver half a billion kronor in the coming three years. This is promised by China's President Xi Jinping to leaders from over 50 African countries.
WorldUp to 118 million people in Africa will be affected by drought, floods, and extreme heatwaves by 2030. The worst affected will be those who are already very poor, according to the World Meteorological Organization WMO's report.
SwedenThe first vaccine doses against mpox are expected to arrive in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the next few days. The hope is that the outbreak can be over within six months, according to WHO.
WorldSo far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small. We are not facing a new pandemic, says Olivia Wigzell, acting Director-General at the Public Health Agency.
SwedenGermany is donating 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine to countries in Africa that have seen an increase in the number of cases.
World10 million vaccine doses are needed to stop the outbreak of mpox in Africa. But despite the WHO declaring a state of emergency, the vaccine has still not reached Congo's children. We have zero vaccines available in eastern Congo, says Lindis Hurum at Doctors Without Borders.
WorldThe Public Health Agency has updated who is recommended vaccination against mpox. It concerns a few individuals who travel to areas with ongoing community transmission, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén to TT.
SwedenIn the fight against hunger and poverty, Brazil is calling for drastic measures – by launching a completely new global alliance. The alliance will work to improve the lives of the many millions of people affected worldwide.
World politicsThe World Health Organization WHO downplays the risks of the outbreak of the new more dangerous variant of mpox. Should we shut down in Europe? Is this the new covid-19? The answer is clear and straightforward – no, says the UN agency's European chief Hans Kluge.
SwedenSafe drinking water is a scarce commodity for over 4.4 billion people. A crucial reason is the spread of faecal bacteria in drinking water, according to a new research report that has used new methods to examine water availability.
WorldDenmark wants to attract more Africans to study at the country's universities and higher education institutions. Europe needs more people if we don't want to fall behind in the global economy, the government emphasizes.
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