Man in His 20s Detained on Suspicion of Rape in Umeå
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
Crime
Skellefteå beats Björklöven 5–3 in second Västerbotten derby after 8–1 rout
Newcomers Björklöven were humiliated last time, but managed an honorable defeat in the return match. Skellefteå also won the second Västerbotten derby of the SHL season, 5–3.
Ice hockeyTop news
PHP vulnerability scare prompts website shutdowns, but no widespread attacks reported
Last week’s alert about critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language prompted websites around the world to be shut down in a hurry. But hackers do not appear to have exploited the security holes on any broad scale so far. We will probably have to get used to this type of vulnerability, says John Billow, director of the National Cyber Security Center.
Sweden
Skellefteå crush Björklöven 8-1 in long-awaited Västerbotten derby
It was billed as a red-hot Västerbotten derby, but Skellefteå showed no mercy. The reigning Swedish champions got off to a dream start, taking a 1–0 lead on the first shift, and ran over Björklöven 8–1 on the road.
Sports
Björklöven-Skellefteå Derby Tickets Sell Out in 90 Seconds Ahead of First SHL Meeting in 38 Years
It has been 38 years since Björklöven and Skellefteå last met at the highest level. Now a heated Västerbotten derby awaits in Umeå, with tickets selling out in 90 seconds. “This is no ordinary match,” Björklöven club director Andreas Dunder tells Aftonbladet.
Ice hockey
Özz Nûjen announces 2027 tour with new comedy show Fullt Özz!
Özz Nûjen is leaving politics behind and putting on a new show with “100 percent fun.”
Entertainment
Police warn of extremely slippery roads in three Swedish counties as crashes are reported
On Tuesday, police warned motorists about slippery roads in the counties of Gävleborg, Uppsala and Västmanland.
Crime
Björklöven Supporters Lose Access to Premises After Disrupting Henrik Zetterberg Tribute
When Timrå paid tribute to Henrik Zetterberg, Björklöven’s supporters disrupted the ceremony. They shouldn’t have done that.
Sports
Swedish Rally Confirmed for 2027 Despite Bankruptcy Concerns
The Swedish Rally will also be held in 2027, the organizer has announced. The classic competition, which has been held since 1950, has been threatened with bankruptcy.
Sports
Prisoner Dies After Insulin Overdose at Ersboda Prison in Umeå
A person admitted to Ersboda prison in Umeå has died after receiving an insulin overdose, P4 Västerbotten reports.
Sweden
Färjestad rout Björklöven 5-0 in SHL home opener as newcomers suffer first defeat
Björklöven were outplayed in their first SHL home game. Färjestad won 5-0 and blew away the newcomers from Umeå - who replaced goaltender Lassi Lehtinen after conceding three goals in seven minutes.
Ice hockey
David Ritschard announces spring 2027 Sweden tour, Mint Condition Tour kicks off in Stockholm
David Ritschard is embarking on a nationwide tour of Sweden in spring 2027, according to a press release.
Entertainment
Laleh sets spring 2027 concert tour based on her autobiographical novel
Laleh's book will be brought to the stage in a concert tour in spring 2027, with the performance based on the autobiographical novel.
Music
Björklöven stun Djurgården 3-0 in first SHL game in 25 years
Newcomer Björklöven had waited 25 years. The return to the SHL was a success. Djurgården were beaten 3-0 on away ice. “Are we bad? No, we are not, but we are not good either,” Djurgården coach Robert Kimby told TV4 Play.
Ice hockeyTop news
Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces
The election has been counted. Just over a third of the elected members of parliament are new. However, the votes were not enough for two KD ministers and several other profiles.
Swedish politicsTop news
Three-Hour Voting Queue in Umeå Forces Polling Station to Stay Open Late
Some voters had to stand in hour-long queues on election day. In Umeå, the last polling station closed at 11 p.m., and the municipality apologizes. We have warned a lot about the queues ever since the 2022 election, says Anna Nyqvist, head of the Swedish Election Authority.
Swedish politics
Preschool children in Umeå offered measles antibodies after confirmed infection
Children at the Klumpen preschool in Umeå have been offered treatment with antibodies against measles at Norrland University Hospital, local media report.
Sweden
Measles case reported at preschool in Umeå, contact tracing underway
An employee at a preschool in Umeå has been infected with measles and extensive contact tracing is under way, reports P4 Västerbotten. According to the radio station, no further cases have been reported from the preschool and the operations are continuing as normal.
Sweden
Former youth leader in Umeå sentenced to two years for filming children secretly
A former youth leader in Umeå has been sentenced to two years in prison for aggravated child pornography offenses, reports SVT.
Crime
More student housing, but high rents still leave many without a place to live
The availability of student housing has increased, according to the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS). At the same time, high rents mean that many students are still without housing ahead of the fall semester.
Sweden
Warning to parents as teens get drunk on hand sanitizer in Umeå
Field staff working among young people warn that teenagers are getting drunk on hand sanitizer. It's not a new phenomenon, but we're seeing an upsurge now, says field worker Linnéa Norberg.
Sweden