The larvae of the oak processionary moth - nicknamed the “larva from hell” - have now been found in several places in Denmark. The toxic substances in the larva’s hairs can cause allergic reactions, itching and, in the worst case, blisters.
SwedenA man in his 30s raped and filmed two sleeping women. He has now been sentenced to four and a half years in prison, reports P4 Gotland.
CrimeThe tough water situation in parts of the country continues. We continue to see low groundwater levels in Skåne, among others, even with wet weather. The trend will continue during the summer, says Eva Hellstrand, groundwater expert at the Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU.
SwedenThe heat wave has drawn Swedes to the beaches - and algae to the coast. The algae bloom is in full swing and at many bathing areas it is now putting a stop to swimming.
SwedenThe risk of forest and land fires is high to extremely high in most of Götaland, Svealand and southeastern Norrland, as well as Gotland, warns SMHI.
SwedenA severe thunderstorm has moved in over Öresund and Malmö, heading northeast. There are now in the order of just under a thousand lightning strikes per half hour in the area where it is most intense, says Katarina Andersson, meteorologist at SMHI. That's a lot of lightning for Sweden, she adds.
SwedenThe United States is planning to withdraw fighter jets and ships from NATO’s defense of Europe, among other things. This could mean a greater role for Sweden in NATO’s future defense plans, according to Sweden’s Supreme Allied Commander Michael Claesson.
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