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Four Charged with Gang Murder in Västerås

Four people are being prosecuted for the murder of a 35-year-old man in Västerås in November 2023. In the same case, a so-called witness prosecution is also being brought against a 14-year-old person involved in the crime to determine if they also committed the murder, according to the prosecution authority.

Four Charged with Gang Murder in Västerås

Värnamo stunned MFF - equalized late

Malmö FF had more than one hand on Lennart Johansson's trophy. Then the away team Värnamo equalized on a penalty to 1–1 in the 89th minute.

Värnamo stunned MFF - equalized late

Guide: Ahead of the Allsvenskan Final Sprint

Is the gold struggle decided? Much suggests so. Yet, there is enough tension to spare when the men's top division in football enters the final stretch.

Guide: Ahead of the Allsvenskan Final Sprint

Suspected dangerous object was a hand grenade

The suspected object found in the Skälby area in Västerås during the night against Friday was a hand grenade that was assessed as live, the police report. The police are categorizing the incident as an attempt at general endangerment and a crime against the law on fire hazardous and explosive goods.

Suspected dangerous object was a hand grenade

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

The negotiations on layoffs of officials at the crisis-stricken battery giant Northvolt are partially complete. Over 200 are forced to leave in Västerås and Stockholm.

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

Over 1,000 vacant Northvolt jobs at AF

Just over a week after announcing that 1,000 employees in Skellefteå were given notice of termination, thousands of jobs are available at battery giant Northvolt via the Swedish Public Employment Service's website. [Folkbladet](https://www.

Over 1,000 vacant Northvolt jobs at AF

Vlasic sent Västerås SK closer to the Superettan

Did the train leave Grimsta? Västerås SK's Allsvenskan future prospects are becoming increasingly bleak. At the same time, much suggests that Brommapojkarna can breathe a sigh of relief.

Vlasic sent Västerås SK closer to the Superettan

Saved points in the last minute: Can be decisive

Simon Thern saved a crucial point for Värnamo in the relegation battle in Allsvenskan by scoring a goal in the final seconds against Djurgården. One point can be completely decisive in the end, he says.

Saved points in the last minute: Can be decisive

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals).

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

No winners in Allsvenskan's both bottom matches

Anxiety and desperation in an unhealthy mix. A top-tier Swedish league relegation battle is not for the faint of heart.

No winners in Allsvenskan's both bottom matches

The Moderate Party presents new policy ahead of the 2026 election

The Moderate Party is to develop new economic policies to increase growth and raise the standard of living. The focus is primarily on the 2026 election.

The Moderate Party presents new policy ahead of the 2026 election

Major Shareholder: Will Continue to Support Northvolt

One of the major shareholders in crisis-stricken Northvolt, Harald Mix, states that he will continue to support the battery manufacturer with capital, reports Ekonomiekot on Sveriges Radio. "Most serious assessors see what an important role a company like Northvolt plays for European competitiveness and the transformation of the automotive industry.

Major Shareholder: Will Continue to Support Northvolt

"Queen of Trash" in Court: "Didn't Dare Talk"

Think Pink's CEO Bella Nilsson, also known as "Queen of trash", chooses to break the silence after four years. I dared not speak, she says when what has been called Sweden's largest environmental scandal continues in the district court.

"Queen of Trash" in Court: "Didn't Dare Talk"

Swedish band Noice Embarks on Anniversary Tour

Next year, Noice will celebrate its 50-year anniversary as a band. This will be marked with a tour, premiering at Flygeln in Norrköping on February 14.

Swedish band Noice Embarks on Anniversary Tour

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Crisis-stricken Northvolt is laying off 1,600 employees, of which 1,000 are in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. Now, union representatives are warning that the number may be higher, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Northvolt: This is what has happened

On Monday, Northvolt laid off 1,600 of its employees in Sweden. Here is the background to the battery giant's crisis.

Northvolt: This is what has happened

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

An incredibly heavy message. This is how Victor Matinlassi, club chairman for Unionen at Northvolt, describes the news of the notice.

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave

1,600 people will be leaving the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt. This concerns 1,000 employees in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm.

Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave

Twenty to Hospital after Train Crash

Twenty people have been taken to hospital in connection with a train colliding with a tractor trailer at a railway crossing in Köping. .

Twenty to Hospital after Train Crash

TV Profile to Lift Crisis-Hit Top Club

After 19 years as a major TV profile, Niklas Wikegård is back in Djurgården. Now he will make sure that Sweden's most championship-winning ice hockey team is back in the spotlight again.

NHL Star's Millions Saved the Crisis Club

Last year, ten out of 14 Hockey Allsvenskan clubs went bankrupt financially. For this season, three clubs have been granted a dispensation year.

NHL Star's Millions Saved the Crisis Club

The Melodifestival 2025 is coming

From Luleå in the north to Malmö in the south. Now SVT has presented which cities will host next year's Melodifestival.

The Melodifestival 2025 is coming

Frustration after the giant drama: "Completely crazy"

Gais were close to losing 3-0 to 3-3. But Västerås' goal in stoppage time was disallowed and Gais won the newcomers' meeting 3-2.

Frustration after the giant drama: "Completely crazy"

Shot Fired at Door in Västerås

A door to an apartment building in the Sandgärdet district of Västerås was shot at during the night leading up to Friday, according to the police. > No one was injured, says Joar Källman, commanding officer at the police.

Shot Fired at Door in Västerås