Kristersson in conversation with Rutte and Macron

Israel agrees to cease-fire with Lebanon

Israel has approved a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, Reuters reports.

The announcement comes after Israel’s security cabinet met on the proposal.

The armed forces have practice

Several people have called in to SOS Alarm after they saw bright lights in the sky in Gothenburg’s archipelago, write GP.

They believe they have seen a boat crash and emergency rockets have been launched.

But it is only Älvsborg’s amphibious regiment that has an exercise in the area.

– I can confirm that an exercise is currently underway, says Jonas Bäsk, on-duty communicator at the Armed Forces, to GP.

It is unclear how long the exercise will last.

Eskilstuna residents are encouraged to boil clear bubbles

Residents in Eskilstuna are advised to boil water before use.

The municipality states this in a press release.

– Households in Eskilstuna must boil the water so that clear bubbles are visible. After that, it’s fine to drink the water and use it for cooking, says Andreas Bander, acting head of water and sewage at Eskilstuna Energy and Environment.

The reason is a damaged distribution line at Hyndevad’s waterworks.

The recommendation applies to the whole of Eskilstuna with the exception of Österby, Näshulta, Bälgviken, Alberga and Ärla.

Person hit – taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter

A person has been hit by a car in Vaxholm outside Stockholm. The SOS alarm was raised just before 4:30 p.m.

The person has been taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter, but the extent of the damage is unclear.

– A report has been filed, but it is unclear what classification it is. We don’t know anything about the damage either, says police spokesperson Nadya Norton.

Suspected serious crime – one person taken to hospital

The police have an action outdoors in Bäckby in Västerås due to a suspected serious crime.

One person has been taken to hospital. The extent of the damage is unclear.

– We are on site with several resources to investigate what happened, says Stefan Larsson, press spokesperson at the police.

The police were called to the scene at 5:30 p.m.

– We have set up a cordon, but there is no danger to the public. At the moment, I cannot comment on what the effort is about, says Stefan Larsson.

The Christmas tree flights receive Nordic help

This year’s traditional Christmas tree flights from the Air Force will partly take place in collaboration with Sweden’s Nordic neighbours.

According to the Swedish Armed Forces, this is done to show the joint capability in the air. The flights will take place over Sweden and parts of the Nordic region in December.

The Danish Prime Minister wants to see the ship sail towards Sweden

Ulf Kristersson wants to see the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3 leave international waters and sail towards Swedish waters. This after two cables in the Baltic Sea were damaged last week.

Now he gets the support of his Danish counterpart.

– I welcome what my Swedish colleague has said and wanted the ship to enter Swedish waters, she says according to Ekstrabladet.

Since the Chinese vessel was singled out, it has been anchored in international waters, monitored by Danish, German and Swedish patrol vessels.

Man burned – suspected workplace accident

A man has been injured while working at a workplace in Burlöv.

The police were alerted to the accident shortly before 4 p.m.

The man, who is in his 40s, has burns on his legs. He is taken to hospital by ambulance.

The incident is being investigated as a suspected workplace accident.

At least eleven killed in Israeli attack

Al Jazeera writes that eleven people have been killed after a school building in Gaza was attacked by Israel.

Over 30 people have been injured.

German prosecutor: Hamas has had weapons stockpiles in Denmark

A German prosecutor claims that Hamas has weapons stockpiles in several European countries, including Denmark and Bulgaria, writes Ekot with reference to Danmarks Radio.

According to the prosecutor, the weapons stockpiles must have been built up for possible attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe.

Information comes from an indictment brought against four people in Germany.

The Danish Ekstrabladet writes that the weapons stockpile in Denmark should have been emptied in 2019.

Major Israeli airstrike on Beirut

Israel has carried out a major air strike against Beirut, reports Reuters.

At least ten locations have been attacked simultaneously.

Israel has also issued an extensive evacuation order in Beirut.

During Tuesday, Israel’s security cabinet is expected to meet to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah

Sulfur dioxide leak alarm at paper mills

The emergency services have been alerted to the Hallsta paper mill in Hallstavik about a suspected leak of sulfur dioxide.

– We are there and check if there is a leak, but most have been sent home, says Åsa Sköld, line operator at Greater Stockholm’s fire service.

The situation is not considered a danger to the public. The paper mill also has its own fire brigade on site.

In high concentrations, sulfur dioxide can cause respiratory problems in people.

Film producer Katinka Faragó dead

Film producer Katinka Faragó has died, aged 87. This is stated by the family for Sveriges Radio’s “Kulturnytt”.

Swedish detained in the USA – suspected of fraud

A Swedish man has been arrested and detained by a court in the United States, at the request of Swedish prosecutors, writes the Public Prosecutor’s Office in a press release.

The man, who is from the Stockholm area, is suspected of serious fraud and has since November 19 been detained in absentia by the Stockholm District Court.

He is suspected of being behind an extensive fraud operation in Sweden.

Two more people who were detained, but then released, are suspected of involvement in the crimes.