A Uppsala school worker in his 60s was sentenced to nearly four years for sexual offenses against 16 elementary school girls, including assault and child pornography offenses committed between 2023 and 2025.
An avian flu outbreak in Tomelilla, Skåne has led to the culling of around 28,000 turkeys and new poultry restrictions in southern Sweden.
Five shootings in three days across Swedish cities linked to gang conflicts have led to two deaths, multiple arrests, and increased police deployment to curb retaliatory violence.
Transportstyrelsen proposes removing peth-tests as grounds for license revocation, aligning with EU directives and focusing on alcohol dependence only.
Swedish police are stepping up international collaboration, securing foreign arrests and new agreements to clamp down on Swedish gang crime overseas.
A third fatal shooting in Gävle this year has heightened fears over gang violence and public safety, especially regarding children's security in the community.
Baltic Waters is opening a new fish research lab in Studsvik, Sweden, aiming to restore the Baltic Sea's nearly collapsed cod population through innovative breeding and rearing techniques.
Sweden plans to modernize and restore lighthouses nationwide with a 1.5 billion SEK investment to counter growing GPS navigation disruptions attributed to Russia.
Uddevalla Social Services neglected 68 addiction cases due to procedural errors and leadership failures, resulting in a formal lex Sarah report and revised protocols.
Helsingborg responds to increasing household debt with the launch of Ekonomicoachen, a platform offering financial guidance and support amid rising economic pressures.
Tommy Wang, Chopchop founder, is formally linked to companies connected to a suspected illegal Chinese police station in Stockholm, raising surveillance concerns.
Sweden moves to strengthen its air defense system amid rising security concerns from Russia, announces Defense Minister Pål Jonson.
Swedish police have arrested over 200 of their nationals abroad in 2023 by building trust-based international partnerships, highlighted by the capture of gang leader Mikael Tenezos in Mexico.
Sweden is becoming a key transit hub for narcotics amid growing organized crime violence, exemplified by the recent extradition of gang leader Poya Shafie from Iraq.
Jonathan Ravelin was wrongfully declared dead by the Swedish Tax Agency in 2023. Despite his ensuing lawsuit for damages, the court ruled in favor of the state, denying compensation, prompting Ravelin to appeal and push for systemic changes.
A report reveals 10,000 women are linked to Swedish criminal gangs, playing vital roles in drug trafficking and facing unique risks, calling for enhanced intervention.
Riksrevisionen's new report reveals lower crime clearance rates and governance issues following the 2015 Swedish police reform, calling for clearer goals and better management.
Sweden's widely distributed crisis preparedness brochure gains international praise for its openness about war and inspires other countries.
Sweden’s civil defense leadership unites under a new collaborative direction to enhance crisis preparedness and leadership clarity across sectors.
The Chopchop fast-food chain in Sweden is under police investigation following allegations of labor exploitation involving unpaid wages, forced payments, and poor working conditions among guest workers.
Eskilstuna municipality seeks government help to stop toxic methylene chloride emissions from Senior Material's battery factory, challenging the permit granted despite the substance's ban since 1996.
A man in Södertälje has been sentenced to prison for gross negligence after a fireworks accident during New Year's Eve killed a 15-year-old boy.
Linköping court convicts six for the 2024 murder of a gang leader, including a 14-year-old shooter who is not prosecuted due to age.
Mikael Tenezos was extradited from Mexico and detained in Sweden facing multiple charges while police investigate a gang-related shooting in Sandviken that left two young men injured.
Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos, extradited from Mexico, is detained in Sweden facing serious drug smuggling and violent crime allegations, which he denies.
Following his extradition from Mexico, Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos is charged in Sweden with drug smuggling, money laundering, and violent crimes linked to the Dalennätverket gang.
Hyresgästföreningen urges legal reform to make apartment exchanges in rental housing simpler and fairer for tenants across Sweden.
Sweden ranks lowest in the Nordic region for private cultural funding but is investigating reforms to encourage donations and matching schemes.
Sweden faces a record increase in children under 15 suspected of murder plans amid persistent gang crime challenges and evolving law enforcement strategies under the Tidö Agreement.
A family's home in Skaraborg was targeted in a gang-related shooting and arson, forcing them into hiding amid ongoing threats and protective measures.
Black ice conditions in Västra Götaland caused multiple traffic accidents today, prompting warnings and emergency responses but no serious injuries.
Four men were arrested in Härjedalen for unlawfully detaining two minors, with no physical injuries reported, coinciding with a separate serious crime investigation involving an injured teenager in Sandviken.
Two separate criminal cases in Sweden reveal chilling murder plots involving stalking with advanced surveillance and recruitment of minors through social media for planned killings.
Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos, a top Swedish gang leader, was captured and extradited from Mexico amid intensified international police cooperation, but many criminals remain at large abroad.
A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested in absentia for the murder of Salwan Momika, as Swedish police intensify efforts to apprehend gang leaders abroad like Mikael ‘Greken’ Tenezos.
Mikael Tenezos, leader of the Dalennätverket, has been extradited from Mexico to Sweden to face multiple charges including attempted murder and drug offenses amid intensified efforts against gang crime.
Swedish vigilante group Pedo Hunting Sweden targets, assaults, and publicly shames suspected pedophiles, prompting legal action and societal debate.
A terrorism trial over a 2020 attack plot sparks a defamation lawsuit against researcher Tobias Hübinette by the accused and his financier father in Sweden.
Authorities have requested the arrest in absentia of a 24-year-old Syrian suspect in the murder of Salwan Momika, nearly nine months after he was shot during a live broadcast.
Swedish unions and SKR have agreed to retroactively compensate pregnant employees who were barred from work during the pandemic, following a Labor Court ruling confirming discrimination.
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