Gullan Bornemark, one of Sweden's best-known children's song composers, has died at the age of 98, her son tells SVT. She was part of the cultural DNA of an incredible number of Swedes, says podcaster and author Kalle Lind.
MusicFollowing a successful start, a further 29 municipalities will receive tailored expert support to help prevent children and young people from becoming involved in crime. Håbo municipality in Uppland was one of the pilot municipalities, and its social services are seeing concrete results.
SwedenThe Norrlandspartiet made a splash in the municipal elections in Västernorrland. After a record-short campaign, the party won seats in all seven municipalities - and in the region. We have made the impossible possible, says party leader Elina Arab at a press conference.
Swedish politicsThe newly formed Norrland Party (NorrP) is doing well in Västernorrland. The party is gaining seats on the regional council and in all municipalities in the county. In Kramfors, NorrP becomes the largest party, while the Social Democrats are in disarray.
SwedenFor over 20 years, the double murder of an elderly couple in Brattås was a mystery to police. Finally, DNA traces led to a suspected perpetrator, who is now being sentenced by the Ångermanland District Court. However, he was acquitted of murder - and the sentence remains 14 years in prison.
CrimeSpokesperson Amanda Lind wants to get a "kickstart for the climate" if the Green Party takes a seat in government. She does not deny that gasoline will become more expensive in the future, but says this applies regardless of the government. No other party than the Green Party speaks out about this, she says.
Swedish politicsIt has been 21 years since the pensioner couple in Brattås was murdered. When the trial against the suspected murderer began, DNA evidence was a major focus.
SwedenThe double murder in Brattås looked as if it would remain unsolved for a long time. DNA on the murdered woman's trouser leg finally led police to a suspected perpetrator - with the help of genealogy research. The relatives have suffered for 21 years. If this method had not been used, they would have continued to do so, says genealogist Peter Sjölund.
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