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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted double murder in Västerhaninge
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of two people in Västerhaninge, south of Stockholm.
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Severe thunderstorm sweeps Sweden with more than 10,000 lightning strikes
A severe thunderstorm swept across the country on Sunday, with more than 10,000 lightning strikes recorded. The worst hit was in the southern part of the country.
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Nyans campaigns in Turkey to win votes in Swedish municipal elections
The Nyans party is campaigning in Turkey to win seats in several Swedish municipalities, several media outlets report.
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Poland’s Saab submarine deal to create thousands of jobs, company says
Poland has signed an agreement to buy three A26 submarines, the so-called Blekinge class, from Saab. The first is to be delivered in 2031. This is a gigantic deal. It is probably worth a total of about 50 billion Swedish kronor, says Ulf Kristersson to TT.
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16-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Jordbro shooting in southern Stockholm
A 35-year-old man was shot in Jordbro, southern Stockholm, last Tuesday. Now a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Aftonbladet reports.
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One person detained after shooting in Jordbro, south of Stockholm
A person has been detained on suspicion of attempted murder after the shooting in Jordbro, south of Stockholm, the Swedish Prosecution Authority's press service confirms.
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Person shot at parking lot in Jordbro, south of Stockholm
A person has been shot in a parking lot in Jordbro, south of Stockholm, police said. The person has been taken to hospital by ambulance.
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Two seriously injured after head-on collision in Västerhaninge, south of Stockholm
Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a head-on collision between two cars in Västerhaninge, south of Stockholm. A third person has minor injuries.
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Three charged with murder in Haninge shooting during summer 2022
A woman and two men have been charged in connection with a gang-related shooting in Haninge during the summer of 2022, reports Expressen.
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Man stabbed in Haninge, south of Stockholm, being investigated as attempted murder
A man has been taken to hospital by helicopter after being stabbed in a home south of Stockholm, according to police. A suspected perpetrator has been arrested.
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Man in his 70s arrested on suspicion of murder on island in Stockholm's southern archipelago
A man in his 70s has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in his 40s on an island in Stockholm's southern archipelago.
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Government gives green light for construction start on major roads and railways
The government has decided to start construction on several major road and railway projects in different parts of the country. "We are now giving the go-ahead for infrastructure investments totaling just over SEK 50 billion," said Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD) at a press conference.
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Two young women convicted of multiple acts of violence in Stockholm
Two women in their 20s have been sentenced to prison for several random acts of violence in Stockholm, including against a 78-year-old homeless man and a bus driver.
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