January brought winter to almost the entire country - and in the north it was bitterly cold. According to SMHI, Pajala has not experienced such a cold two-week period since measurements began in 1940. Uppsala had its wettest January in 300 years.
SwedenIt's not just the Gripen's engine that's American. Swedish arms manufacturers are heavily dependent on American components. Reducing Europe's dependence on the US has become a much higher priority, says Martin Lundmark, senior lecturer in defense systems at the Swedish National Defense University.
BusinessWill Håkan Hellström go on a summer tour, with the first stop in Kalmar? That information was temporarily listed on Tickster, Barometern-OT reports.
EntertainmentTuesday brings difficult road conditions, and several warnings have been issued in southern Sweden - even though last night's storm was not as bad as feared.
SwedenSnow and wind moved in over Skåne Monday evening. SMHI has issued an orange warning for southeastern Skåne, which could receive 30 centimeters of snow or more.
SwedenHeavy snowfall is expected in the southern parts of the country. It will also remain cold and windy.
SwedenA school employee in his 60s is being held in custody on suspicion of aggravated online rape of children, reports Dagens Nyheter.
CrimeA 27-year-old man in Oskarshamn has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his colleague and friend. The motive for the crime was acute financial difficulties, partly due to a severe gambling addiction, according to the court.
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