Seven Elderly People Targeted in Suspected Fraud Cases Across Stockholm Area
A series of suspected and attempted frauds targeting elderly people took place in the Stockholm area on Tuesday, police said on their website.
Crime
Woman in her 80s pressured into handing over bag of gold in Haninge scam
An elderly woman in Haninge, south of Stockholm, was pressured into handing over a bag of gold to a fraudster on Tuesday.
Crime
FOI study finds no evidence conscription makes better citizens
There is no scientific support for the idea that those who have completed military service become better citizens, according to a report from the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), TV4 reports.
Sweden
Person found dead in Haninge lake after major search operation
A person has been found dead in a lake in Haninge, south of Stockholm, after a major search effort.
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Sweden’s largest conscript intake in 20 years begins amid rearmament push
The Armed Forces are growing rapidly, and this year’s cohort of conscripts is the largest in 20 years. The biggest increase this year is at Stockholm’s amphibious regiment. It is important that Sweden starts to rearm now - because these are troubled times, says Gustav Buredal, 18, who has just enlisted.
Sweden
Forest fire south of Stockholm largely extinguished
The fire in a forest by Lake Rudasjön in Haninge municipality south of Stockholm has been largely extinguished.
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Tax-free months can trigger tax penalties, Swedish Tax Agency warns
Sales of newly built houses and apartments are rising, but remain sluggish compared with existing homes. To attract more buyers, some companies are offering “free months,” which can mean a tax hit later.
Business
Father sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted murder of 11-year-old son in Haninge
A 39-year-old man in Haninge has been sentenced to prison for trying to murder his 11-year-old son, P4 Stockholm reports.
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