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Captain Held After Deadly Tjörn Boating Crash. Authorities arrest the captain of a Norwegian cargo ship as the investigation into the fatal Tjörn collision intensifies, focusing on black box evidence.

Sweden Battles Multiple Forest Fires with Aerial Support. High preparedness levels help combat raging forest fires in Västmanland and Mariestads amid ongoing dry conditions and active firefighting efforts.

Sweden Rejects Migrants from Ceuta, Calls for EU Action. Amid a surge at the Ceuta border, Sweden refuses to accept migrants and pushes for stronger EU border controls, facing domestic political backlash.

Free Chickenpox Vaccinations for Swedish Children from 2027. Sweden plans to offer free two-dose chickenpox vaccines to children starting in 2027 to improve protection and reduce health complications.

Swedish Politician Quits Over Offensive Post as Spain Pardons Catalan Leader. A Swedish politician resigns following social media controversy, while Spain pardons a convicted Catalan politician, highlighting political ethics debates.