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Platform Murderer Charged with New Assault

Eleven years ago, he shot a woman to death at Umeå central station. Now the so-called platform murderer is being prosecuted for another serious violent crime – in Stockholm.

Platform Murderer Charged with New Assault

Boat exploded indoors – three men injured

Three men have been injured after a boat exploded indoors in a local facility in Holmsund south of Umeå, local media reports. > During work on a boat in a storage facility, it appears that there was a fuel leak where the fuel fumes were ignited and caused a smaller explosion, says Amanda Nordström at the rescue center North.

Boat exploded indoors – three men injured

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

Sweden must invest in new railways across the country and in trains that run on time. At the same time as people sit on platforms and wait, the government sits on its hands, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind.

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

End of Night Trains from Gothenburg

SJ stops running night trains from Gothenburg to the Jämtland Mountains in the spring of 2025. The reason is that the traffic is unprofitable.

End of Night Trains from Gothenburg

Autumn's Free Delights – from Poetry to Live Music

That the economy is tight after the summer vacation does not mean that you have to stay at home. Here are eleven free cultural events to take part in this autumn.

Autumn's Free Delights – from Poetry to Live Music

Car overturns – four youths injured

Four youths have been injured after a car went off the road between Norsjö and Malå in Västerbotten County. The car is said to have rolled over at 04:30 on Sunday morning on road 370.

Car overturns – four youths injured

Isak Öhrström advances in new Olympic Games event

33-year-old Isak Öhrström has advanced to the next round in the new Olympic Games event, kayak cross. In the qualifying heat against Italian Giovanni de Gennaro and Dutchman Joris Otten, Öhrström finished second.

Isak Öhrström advances in new Olympic Games event

Cancelled Trains between Sundsvall and Umeå

All train traffic between Sundsvall and Umeå is cancelled for several days, writes [Expressen](https://www. expressen.

Cancelled Trains between Sundsvall and Umeå

Quick to break the silence – thanks for the support

The Swedish national team star Lina Hurtig has been absent from Arsenal "for personal reasons". Now she is back in training with the team.

Quick to break the silence – thanks for the support

Man critically injured after near-drowning incident

A man in his 20-25 years is being treated for critical injuries after a near-drowning incident on Holmön outside Umeå on Saturday night, local media reports. The young man was taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter, and healthcare officials say he is now being treated in the intensive care unit with life-threatening injuries.

Man critically injured after near-drowning incident

Life-threatening injuries after near-drowning incident

A woman in her 70s was taken to hospital by ambulance on Monday afternoon after a drowning alarm at a bathing spot outside Umeå, reports [Västerbottens-Kuriren](https://www. vk.

Life-threatening injuries after near-drowning incident

Two musicians receive this year's Zorn Badge in gold

Siw Burman from Lycksele and Simon Simonsson from Alfta are this year's recipients of the Zorn Badge in gold, the most prestigious folk music award in Sweden. Siw Burman is awarded "for tradition-conscious, sonorous, and brilliant playing of tunes from Västerbotten", as stated in the motivation.

Two musicians receive this year's Zorn Badge in gold

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

In Nato's policy, it is clear that member countries should strengthen their protection against chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Despite this, the threats are only mentioned in passing in the Defence Committee's final report.

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

Pedophile Hunters Convicted: "Taking the Law into Their Own Hands"

Three men linked to "Pedo Hunting Sweden" were convicted on Friday for aggravated assault of a man in Umeå. The group sets up meetings, assaults and exposes alleged pedophiles.

Pedophile Hunters Convicted: "Taking the Law into Their Own Hands"

Joy or Disappointment – the Decision Arrives Today

Hundreds of thousands of Swedes are now receiving the long-awaited admission notice to universities and colleges. For those who receive a positive response, it is important to quickly accept.

Joy or Disappointment – the Decision Arrives Today

Held Baby Over Balcony Railing – Gets Prison Sentence

A man in Umeå is sentenced to two years in prison after holding his baby over a balcony railing – approximately eight meters above the ground, reports [Västerbottens-kuriren. ](https://www.

Held Baby Over Balcony Railing – Gets Prison Sentence

Epa tractors, pizza, and Tiktok attract to home care

The summer staffing is often a challenge. To attract young people to home care, several municipalities have started using new recruitment methods.

Epa tractors, pizza, and Tiktok attract to home care

The Coast Guard is Recruiting Over 100 New Employees

The Coast Guard needs to recruit over 100 new employees in the next three years. The reason is the changed security situation and membership in NATO.

The Coast Guard is Recruiting Over 100 New Employees

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

2,000 bear scat samples. This is how many the County Administrative Board in Västerbotten hopes to receive when it now urges the general public to collect bear droppings.

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

Man dies in drowning accident in Vännäs

A man in his 60 to 70 years of age has died in a drowning accident in Ockelsjön, south of Vännäs, reports [Västerbottens-kuriren. ](https://www.

Man dies in drowning accident in Vännäs

Mästerbotten is coming to Stockholm again

The Umeå collective Random Bastards is taking the live concept Mästerbotten to Stockholm once again. Artists such as Cleo, Fricky, and Erik Lundin will perform on August 24.

Mästerbotten is coming to Stockholm again

Prosecution: Baby Held Over Balcony Railing

A man in Umeå is being prosecuted for holding his small baby out from a balcony – approximately eight meters above the ground. The prosecutor claims that he did it to influence the mother during an argument.

Prosecution: Baby Held Over Balcony Railing

This is the best – and worst – municipality to live in

Sweden's best municipality has been appointed – Umeå residents can consider themselves lucky. At least according to [Fokus](https://www.

This is the best – and worst – municipality to live in

Erna Solberg: Concerned about Swedish criminality

Norway's former Prime Minister Erna Solberg is worried that Swedish gangs will take root in Norway. We see how rapid and explosive the development has been in Sweden.

Erna Solberg: Concerned about Swedish criminality