Injuries have ruined two seasons in a row. But at the Italian Olympics, it's no joke - Sandra Näslund is Sweden's biggest individual gold-medal hope. "It's only fair that I am," says the ski cross star.
SportsJanuary 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.
SwedenA 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.
SwedenOne person has died after a major house fire in Kramfors Municipality. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and aggravated arson, SVT Västernorrland reports.
CrimeHome care recipients have been evacuated because security alarms are not working properly after Storm Johannes, P4 Västernorrland reports.
SwedenDrainage and constructions to lead water away from the railway were not sufficient when extreme rainfall hit Västernorrland. That, together with steep terrain, caused the train derailments, according to a new analysis.
SwedenA 43-year-old man is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 54-year-old man who was hacked to death in his home in Kramfors on May 6 this year, announces Ångermanlands district court.
CrimeThe four men went on a theft tour to churches and crematories in Sweden and stole copper for millions. Now they are sentenced to prison and deportation. We have all the time suspected that these four have been involved in fairly extensive thefts, says Daniel Ivansson at the police.
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