The so-called nanny requested that the investigation into the Knutby case be reopened following a review that pointed to several alleged shortcomings. Now the Attorney General's office has refused, saying it does not believe any new evidence is being presented. Looking at old material and reassessing it is not, in a legal sense, considered new circumstances or evidence, Chief Prosecutor Mats Svensson says.
SwedenFollowing reports of abuse in elderly care, the government wants older people to be able to choose the gender of their caregivers and to opt out of having care staff.
Swedish politicsOn Friday morning, a moose was on the loose in central Uppsala. After falling from a great height, it died, police said.
SwedenThe police have resumed the preliminary investigation into the suspected poisonings at the Academic Hospital in Uppsala, reports P4 Uppland.
SwedenA green movement is growing among grassroots members in workplaces across the country. TCO believes the union can push to make operations more environmentally friendly. "It's great to see this strong commitment," says chairwoman Therese Svanström.
SwedenP4 Uppland reports that the 21-year-old man sentenced to life imprisonment for a triple murder in Uppsala last year has appealed.
CrimeUppsala District Court finds that Uppsala Municipality had the right to fire a male home-care employee who had been accused of rape.
CrimeStrikers at Tesla plants in Malmö and Uppsala have reportedly been told to call off their two-year strike against the electric carmaker, the newspaper Dagens Industri reports.
BusinessUkraine has intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing a "new, massive attack," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims on X. The information comes hours after both Russia and Ukraine reported overnight attacks.
WorldThe government's decision to donate and sell Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine has received full support from the leader of the Social Democrats, Magdalena Andersson.
Swedish politicsThe Gripen agreement with Ukraine is a huge deal for the defense group Saab. In the long term, production on Ukrainian soil may become possible, CEO Micael Johansson tells TT.
SwedenUkraine's air force is now being built up with help from Sweden. Ukraine is buying 20 Gripen aircraft. In addition, Sweden is donating 16 older-model Gripen. "This is an extremely important step and will allow us to displace the Russian fighter jets," says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference.
SwedenSweden is preparing to donate several Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, Aftonbladet has learned.
SwedenThe municipal water company Uppsala Vatten warns that the levels of uranium are elevated in the drinking water in the town of Vänge, west of Uppsala. "Do not drink the municipal drinking water in Vänge," the company said.
SwedenResidents of Stockholm County have the longest average life expectancy in Sweden, according to new statistics from Statistics Sweden.
SwedenSeveral children who were out sailing fell into the water when a sudden storm swept across the Stockholm and Uppsala areas. A number of trees were also felled by the strong winds.
SwedenA man and a woman in Uppsala have been charged with assaulting and stealing money from a man with a disability for whom they worked as personal assistants.
CrimeAIK came from behind to win the Stockholm derby against Hammarby - who fell further behind league leader Sirius. Bersant Celina scored the decisive 2-1 goal - and gave “Gnaget” its first Allsvenskan victory in a month. “We have received a lot of criticism,” the derby hero said to TV4 Play.
FootballThree young people were shot dead at close range inside a hair salon in Uppsala last spring. Now the 21-year-old shooter has been sentenced to life in prison.
CrimeThe health guarantee is intended to shorten waiting times for surgery. But the guarantee is not the same for everyone. The most seriously ill patients have to wait the longest.
SwedenSeveral Swedish universities and colleges have been hit by a global cyberattack this week. Email addresses and messages between students and staff have been leaked.
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