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  • A person has been seen in water – rescue operations are underway

    SOS has been alerted that a person has been seen in the water in Piteå.

    Rescue services and police, as well as the Swedish Maritime Administration’s national maritime and air rescue center, are participating in the operation.

    A police helicopter is also used in the work.

    At the moment, there is no information on the state of the damage.

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  • Three men are convicted of murder

    Two men and a boy, aged 22, 20 and 16, are sentenced for the murder of a 19-year-old man in Norsborg last year.

    The 22- and 20-year-olds are also convicted of, among other things, kidnapping, aggravated rape, assault in a court case and assault.

    Both receive life imprisonment.

    – The district court has found that the 22-year-old man who acted as a driver should also be sentenced for murder instead of aiding and abetting murder. This is because the investigation has shown that he has actively participated in preparing and planning the murder together with the 20-year-old shooter, says the chairman of the court, deputy chief councilor Kian Amraée.

    In addition, four other defendants in the case are sentenced for, among other things, protection of a criminal, serious crime, serious weapons crime, aiding and abetting kidnapping and drug crime.

  • Moose are stuck in mud

    A rescue effort is underway in Strömstad to retrieve a moose and a moose calf that got stuck in Gyttja, reports Bohusläningen.

    When the moose were discovered, they must have been submerged up to their necks.

    – We are there together with hunters now. I have no idea if it is possible to bring them up alive, said Björn Wänström, alarm and line operator at the rescue service, earlier in the morning to the newspaper.

    The moose cow has now been helped onto dry land, but the calf is still stuck.

    Update: The calf’s life could not be saved.

  • Several accidents in Västmanland

    During the morning, several accidents have occurred in Västmanland.

    Shortly after 07:00, two cars collided on the E18 outside Köping, which led to a stop in traffic in the direction of Västerås.

    During the time that the traffic was at a standstill, another accident occurred where a car ran into another passenger car which in turn was pushed into a truck. The condition of the driver in the car that collided with the truck is currently unclear.

    At 08:20 a single accident occurred in central Surahammar where a driver lost control of his car and collided with a post and then some bushes.

    No injuries have been reported when it comes to the accident in Surahammar.

  • Surgery botched – the wrong testicle was removed

    When an elderly man in Jönköping county was to be operated on for suspected testicular cancer, the wrong testicle was removed, reports P4 Jönköping.

    The error meant he also had to have his other testicle removed.

    The region now reports itself to Ivo, according to lex Maria.

    In a press release, the region writes that the procedure was performed by two surgeons who changed places with each other during the operation, and that this may have been the cause of the miss.

  • He takes over from Tegnell

    Magnus Gisslen. Photo: Johanna Ewald St Michaels

    Magnus Gisslén, professor of infectious diseases, takes over the job as state epidemiologist at the Public Health Agency after Anders Tegnell. It reports SvD.

    He tells the newspaper that he is happy about his new job. At the same time, he also says that he is a little sad to leave his old one, and that it was not an easy decision.

    – Of course, it feels great fun, and I am very honored to be given this important assignment. But now I also have to say goodbye to patients I have treated for over 30 years. There will be many tears and farewells in the near future, says Magnus Gisslén.

  • Mass collision on the E6 – road closed

    A traffic accident in which about ten cars were involved occurred during the morning on the E6 south of Helsingborg, this is reported by SVT Helsingborg.

    The road must be completely closed between Rydebäck and Helsingborg Södra in the northbound direction.

    The extent of the injuries to the people involved is unclear.

    – As far as I know, the ambulance checked one of the drivers, but I have not received any reports that anyone has been taken to hospital. Fortunately, it seems to be mostly about sheet metal damage, says Patric Fors, press spokesperson at the police, to SVT.

  • Russia may conclude agreement with Kenya

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived unannounced in Kenya’s capital Nairobi yesterday.

    Kenya and Russia will conclude a trade agreement, to increase trade cooperation between the countries, the Kenyan presidency announced in a statement on its website.

    The president believes that the trade volumes between the countries are currently low, but that there is great potential in the cooperation.

    “We look forward to progressive cooperation with Russia to maximize our opportunities,” writes Ruto on Twitter.

    Lavrov and Ruto are said to have also agreed on the need for reform in the UN Security Council, to make it more representative and modern.

  • Unexpected increase in Sweden’s GDP

    Sweden’s GDP increased by 0.6 percent compared to the previous quarter, TT reports.

    Seen over a whole year, Sweden’s GDP rose by 0.8 percent, according to Statistics Sweden.

    According to Bloomberg’s compilation, it had been expected that GDP would have grown by 0.1 percent on an annual basis.

  • Crash on E20 – road blocked

    A passenger car and a motorcycle have collided on the E20 at Torpamotet in Gothenburg.

    The motorcycle driver has been taken to hospital by ambulance, but there is no further information on the extent of the injuries at this time.

    The road is said to be blocked, according to the police.

  • “Big” dog was hunted with drones – captured

    Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT / TT News Agency

    The “big”, light brown dog that ran around Malmö during the night has now been captured.

    The police were alerted about the dog late on Monday evening after it had bitten several people.

    An animal ambulance must have taken the dog to the police.

  • Man arrested for attempted murder

    An injured man was found in a parking lot in Sölvesborg during the night.

    The man had been taken to hospital by ambulance and had several stab or cut injuries.

    Later in the night, a person was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

    During the day, the police will carry out a technical investigation and questioning.

  • Details: Drone attack on Moscow

    Photo: AP

    During Tuesday morning, the alarm was raised about explosions in northwest Moscow. According to unconfirmed information in the Russian media, it is about ten drones that are to be shot down.

    Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin states on Russian VK that several buildings have received “minor damage”.

    “I ask you to trust only official sources and not spread unconfirmed information,” writes the mayor.

  • Gotland is connected to the Swedish main grid

    Two new power cables to Gotland are to be built.

    Svenska kraftnät has decided on that, reports Sweden’s Radio Echo.

    The investment will cost close to six billion kroner and is expected to be completed in 2031.

    The reason is, among other things, that there has been an increased need to be able to connect more wind power, but it is also about the security situation and Gotland’s strategically important role in the defense of Sweden.

    – From a total defense perspective, it is very important that Gotland as a strategic point has a robust electricity supply, says Daniel Gustafsson, head of department at Svenska Kraftnät, to the radio.

  • Children injured in shooting

    Nine were injured in a shooting on a Florida boardwalk Monday night, reports AP.

    Three of the injured are children who have now been taken to a children’s hospital.

    According to the police, it is a conflict between two groups.

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  • Do you know why the water in Venice’s main canal, the Grand Canal, has been dyed green?

    Kell

    Hello! No, it’s actually unclear. In any case, the police in Venice have started an investigation into it.

  • Is Arlanda Express running again? It says they are going to replace approx. 1 km of rail, so does that mean no traffic will get to Arlanda?

    The Ericsson family

    Hello! Earlier this weekend, Arlanda express announced that it may take about a week before traffic is up and running again.

  • How did the little thin man who disappeared?

    Bengt

    Hi Bengt!

    The man was found the same day he disappeared.

    According to the police, he was taken by ambulance to the hospital for a check-up.

    Unfortunately, the police have not shared more information about how the man was when he was found.

  • Regarding the flag day when the king celebrates 50 years on the throne. It is very appropriate. But will it be an annual flag day or will it only happen in 2023?

    Rolf

    Hi Rolf!

    The government’s proposal is for a “temporary public flag day”. It therefore only applies to 2023.

  • What happens at Stockholm Central Station? Stuck on a train that is not allowed to go due to police action.

    Henry

    Hey Henrik!

    According to the Swedish Transport Administration, there must be unauthorized persons moving on the track area at Stockholm C.

    Right now there is no forecast for when traffic can resume.

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