The measles outbreak linked to the Urkult Festival continues to grow, according to the Public Health Agency. There are now 21 reported cases, an increase of 10 since Tuesday's report. It is very unusual for us to see this kind of outbreak in Sweden, says acting state epidemiologist Erik Sturegård.
SwedenBo Sundström from Bo Kaspers Orkester will perform when the Social Democrats go on an election tour in northern Sweden.
EntertainmentAfter several high-profile cases in which care workers have abused the elderly, the Moderates now want to toughen the penalties.
Swedish politicsTen cases of measles have been reported - all suspected to have been contracted in connection with the Urkult festival. Most of the cases are children under 18, according to the Public Health Agency.
SwedenTrain traffic is at a standstill between Sundsvall and Umeå after a section of the railway embankment was washed away in Kramfors, local media reports.
SwedenVanessa Kamga, 27, won a medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The Swede took bronze in the discus with a throw of 64.61. Absolutely incredible, what a feeling, Kamga told SVT.
SportsThere is a severe shortage of sperm donors across the country and waiting times are long. This is shown by a review by TT. Recruitment is underway via social media and we are seeing a small boost from that, says doctor Sara Malchau Lauesgaard at Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg.
SwedenWhile late summer has just arrived in the rest of the country, it is cooler in the mountains - where autumn has already arrived.
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