Härnösand

Attempted murder in Härnösand prison - four arrested

A person has been taken to hospital after an assault at a prison in Härnösand.

Swedish proposal: Asylum seekers should stay within their county

Asylum seekers must remain in the county where they have been placed in the Swedish Migration Agency's accommodation. If they violate the rules, their daily allowance may be withdrawn.

Swedish Home Guard is growing - the will to defend is high

The Home Guard continues to grow, and voluntary military training is now being launched in several locations to accommodate all those interested.

Snow and wind paralyzed Västernorrland, schools closed and public transport cancelled

Huge amounts of snow have fallen across Västernorrland. Tracked vehicles have been deployed, schools are closed and public transport has been paralyzed. The warnings have now been withdrawn, but hundreds of households are without power.

VMA and red warning for heavy snow in Västernorrland - great risks

A VMA has been issued in Västernorrland County, and a red warning is in effect for heavy snow and strong winds. The snow is causing problems in several parts of the country. Train services have been cancelled, schools have been closed and one region has mobilised reinforcements.

Man in his 60s dead after being felled by tree in storm

A man in his 60s has died after being hit by a tree in Hofors, police say.

Thousands in Sweden will be without power tonight after Storm Johannes

Work has been ongoing throughout Sunday to restore electricity to everyone who lost power, primarily in Gävleborg and Västernorrland. However, thousands of customers will remain without power overnight into Monday.

Two dead as storm Johannes tracks