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An explosion damaged a building in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm overnight. Police have secured the area and confirm no collapse risk. The incident follows patterns of similar explosions linked to criminal activity in Swedish suburbs.
An explosion damaged a building in Upplands Väsby, north of Stockholm, overnight. Emergency services confirm no injuries occurred and the structure remains stable. Police have cordoned off the area as investigations begin into the incident's cause.
Multiple communities in southern Sweden experienced a major power outage affecting residents in Staffanstorp, Kyrkheddinge, and Bjällerup. Utility companies estimate full restoration by early morning while investigating the cause. The outage highlights infrastructure challenges during peak energy demand periods.
A nighttime apartment fire in Asarum, Sweden required firefighters to rescue residents from smoke-filled stairwells. One person was hospitalized with unspecified injuries. The cause of the blaze remains unknown as investigators examine the scene.
Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch faces internal coalition criticism after suggesting potential cooperation with Social Democrats. Moderate Party representatives expressed strong disapproval of her comments about forming broader political agreements. The controversy reveals deepening tensions within Sweden's governing coalition.
A woman was violently dragged from her car in central Uppsala by a carjacker who then fled the scene. Police quickly arrested a 25-year-old suspect facing multiple serious charges. The victim escaped without major injuries in this rare violent car theft incident.
Riksdag debates, government policy, and political developments
Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch faces internal coalition criticism after suggesting potential cooperation with Social Democrats. Moderate Party representatives expressed strong disapproval of her comments about forming broader political agreements. The controversy reveals deepening tensions within Sweden's governing coalition.
Sweden Democrat politician Kent Ekeroth was ejected from a Dalarna regional assembly meeting after refusing to sit down during heated debates. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Swedish regional governance as traditional consensus politics faces new challenges.
Sweden Democrats politician Kent Ekeroth was ejected from a Dalarna regional assembly meeting after a heated debate over religious symbol bans. The proposed neutrality policy faced constitutional concerns and was ultimately rejected by the assembly. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Swedish regional politics over religious expression limits.
Sweden's political party leaders show significant salary disparities, with nearly 150,000 kronor separating highest and lowest earners. The recent departure of Center Party leader Anna-Karin Hatt has narrowed the pay gap among political representatives. Different parties maintain varying approaches to leader compensation, reflecting their political values and financial priorities.
Sweden finance, startups, corporate news, and economic developments
Nine major Swedish companies including ABB, Saab and Volvo are investing 400 million kronor in Vattenfall's small modular reactor project at Ringhals. The investment comes with government guarantees including state loans and fixed electricity prices for 40 years, signaling strong industrial support for nuclear energy expansion in Sweden.
Sweden moves forward with major nuclear expansion as Vattenfall and industrial partners sign agreement for new reactors at Ringhals. The project represents one of Sweden's largest industrial initiatives with both state and private funding. First reactors could be operational within the next decade.
Sweden's Karlshamn power plant is placing 335 megawatts of reserve capacity into long-term storage after cancelled government contracts. The move reduces Sweden's emergency electricity reserves ahead of winter. Only part of the oil-fired facility will remain operational while officials seek long-term solutions.
A consortium of Sweden's largest industrial companies is investing 400 million kronor in new nuclear power development. The group will take a 20% stake in Vattenfall's newly formed nuclear company targeting the Ringhals site. This marks a significant shift in Sweden's energy strategy with major manufacturers backing nuclear power.
Tech startups, innovation, digital trends, and Sweden tech industry news
Swedish police are hunting hacker group Datacarry after they leaked 1.5 million people's data. International cooperation is underway to track the criminals behind the major breach at IT company Miljödata. The incident represents one of Sweden's largest cybersecurity failures in recent years.
Sweden faces escalating threats to its digital infrastructure with repeated cable cuts and system attacks. Security officials warn coordinated assaults could paralyze the nation's connected society. The incidents reveal vulnerabilities in critical systems that millions depend on daily.
Sweden becomes the first country to use vehicle-collected data for winter road maintenance. The system detects icy conditions and coordinates with new mandatory winter tire rules for heavy vehicles. This technological advancement represents a major shift in how Nordic countries approach winter road safety.
A security experiment in Uppsala revealed many people willingly scan anonymous QR codes despite cybersecurity risks. Researchers placed mysterious posters offering party locations to test public behavior. The findings highlight concerning gaps in digital security awareness even in tech-savvy Sweden.
Life in Sweden, social issues, cultural events, and community news
An explosion damaged a building in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm overnight. Police have secured the area and confirm no collapse risk. The incident follows patterns of similar explosions linked to criminal activity in Swedish suburbs.
An explosion damaged a building in Upplands Väsby, north of Stockholm, overnight. Emergency services confirm no injuries occurred and the structure remains stable. Police have cordoned off the area as investigations begin into the incident's cause.
Multiple communities in southern Sweden experienced a major power outage affecting residents in Staffanstorp, Kyrkheddinge, and Bjällerup. Utility companies estimate full restoration by early morning while investigating the cause. The outage highlights infrastructure challenges during peak energy demand periods.
A nighttime apartment fire in Asarum, Sweden required firefighters to rescue residents from smoke-filled stairwells. One person was hospitalized with unspecified injuries. The cause of the blaze remains unknown as investigators examine the scene.
Latest articles from across Sweden
An explosion damaged a building in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm overnight. Police have secured the area and confirm no collapse risk. The incident follows patterns of similar explosions linked to criminal activity in Swedish suburbs.
An explosion damaged a building in Upplands Väsby, north of Stockholm, overnight. Emergency services confirm no injuries occurred and the structure remains stable. Police have cordoned off the area as investigations begin into the incident's cause.
Multiple communities in southern Sweden experienced a major power outage affecting residents in Staffanstorp, Kyrkheddinge, and Bjällerup. Utility companies estimate full restoration by early morning while investigating the cause. The outage highlights infrastructure challenges during peak energy demand periods.
A nighttime apartment fire in Asarum, Sweden required firefighters to rescue residents from smoke-filled stairwells. One person was hospitalized with unspecified injuries. The cause of the blaze remains unknown as investigators examine the scene.
Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch faces internal coalition criticism after suggesting potential cooperation with Social Democrats. Moderate Party representatives expressed strong disapproval of her comments about forming broader political agreements. The controversy reveals deepening tensions within Sweden's governing coalition.
A woman was violently dragged from her car in central Uppsala by a carjacker who then fled the scene. Police quickly arrested a 25-year-old suspect facing multiple serious charges. The victim escaped without major injuries in this rare violent car theft incident.
A man was shot with an air rifle in Stockholm's Bagarmossen neighborhood, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Police arrested a suspect in his thirties on assault charges. The incident raises questions about urban safety and weapon regulations in Swedish communities.
Southern Swedish towns Staffanstorp and Dalby experienced widespread power outages Monday evening. Local energy officials estimate restoration by midnight but haven't identified the cause. The incident highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities in one of Sweden's most populated regions.
Sweden faces its first outbreak of bonamiosis parasite in wild oysters, prompting immediate restriction zones along the west coast. The disease threatens oyster populations and could impact international trade, though contaminated oysters remain safe for human consumption. Authorities have implemented movement restrictions to contain the spread.
Stockholm faced multiple safety incidents including a court case over a fatal amusement park accident, a residential fire in Gärdet, and alarming cycling accident statistics showing a 181% increase over 15 years. The events highlight urban safety challenges in Sweden's growing capital city.
Sweden Democrat politician Kent Ekeroth was ejected from a Dalarna regional assembly meeting after refusing to sit down during heated debates. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Swedish regional governance as traditional consensus politics faces new challenges.
The famous Carl Milles bronze sculpture 'The Emigrants' has been stolen from its Växjö location. The artwork symbolizing Swedish migration to America was discovered missing by Cultural Park CEO Lennart Johansson. Police are investigating the theft of this culturally significant statue.
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