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Man beaten with Christmas tree
A man was beaten up in Stockholm’s Old Town last night after trying to stop two men from tearing down a Christmas tree, reports Middle of.
The man is said to have asked the men to “stop the nonsense” when they started beating him with the Christmas tree.
The police were able to arrest one of the suspected men, according to the newspaper.
The man who tried to stop the men escaped without serious injuries.
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Prosecutors are investigating gross misconduct after Linda Staaf’s employment
Prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into gross misconduct in connection with the appointment of Linda Staaf as head of national intelligence at Noa.
– A year ago, I did a preliminary investigation when we gathered information about the case. I did not initiate any preliminary investigation then because there was no reason to assume that a crime had been committed, says Deputy Chief Prosecutor Bengt Åsbäck in a press release.
– We have now received police reports which, together with previous information and media information, means that I now believe that there is reason to assume that a crime has been committed.
On Friday, Aftonbladet was able to reveal that the Special Prosecutor’s Chamber has reopened the case of investigating Mats Löfving, who employed Linda Staaf, for good.
Christmas tree flight today
Today, the air force carries out its traditional Christmas tree flight over Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
The flight started at 09.55 in Boden. It ends at 13.34 in Luleå.
Later in the week, the air force is expected to fly over other parts of the country as well.
Seven arrested after aggravated robbery in apartment
Seven men are currently under arrest after a serious robbery in Gävle during the night.
Just before midnight, the police were called to an apartment in the Brynäs district.
“Several perpetrators have forced their way into a home and then things happen that lead to it being classified as aggravated robbery,” says police spokesperson Jonas Eronen.
The persons are also arrested for serious weapons offences.
The police have no information that anyone has been injured in connection with the robbery.
– There are a lot of crucial interviews to be done, with plaintiffs, witnesses and the suspects, says Jonas Eronen.
The men were arrested in connection with the apartment.
Man wanted in custody for murder of woman
A 35-year-old man is now wanted in custody on suspicion of the murder of a woman in Kristianstad last Friday night.
– After questioning and technical investigative measures taken over the weekend, I have now requested the man be detained on probable cause on suspicion of murder, says Chamber prosecutor Malin Paulsson.
On Friday morning, the police were called to a student residence where the woman was found murdered.
The suspect was arrested the same day.
Inflation is falling in Denmark
Inflation in Denmark is falling, reports Ekstra Bladet.
In November, prices were 8.9 percent higher than a year ago.
In October, inflation in the country was 10.1 percent.
Shooting at brf meeting – Meloni’s friend killed
Three women were shot dead during a condominium meeting in Rome on Sunday.
One of the women was Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s friend, reports say BBC.
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the shooting.
According to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the shooting happened in a bar early on Sunday.
The suspect then allegedly entered the bar and opened fire.
– I will kill you all, he is said to have said, according to the newspaper.
50,000 healthcare workers demand a better working environment
13 trade unions and professional associations now demand that the government address the working environment in healthcare, reports TT.
In total, almost 50,000 signatures have been collected. Today, the demands for a crisis commission for care, more care places and a sustainable work environment are to be handed over to Minister of Health Acko Ankarberg Johansson.
“Our members enjoy their professions. But this goodwill must not be exploited. The new government and the new boards in the regions must gather strength for the healthcare work environment. Healthcare employees need a boost for a better work environment before it’s too late,” says the President of the Medical Association, Sofia Rydgren Stale, in a press release.
Three cars in collision on the E20 – man to hospital
During the morning, three passenger cars collided on the E20 at the height of Skara.
Police, emergency services and ambulance were all called to the scene.
An hour later, the police announced that all three cars had to be towed from the scene.
One of the drivers, a man, had to be taken to hospital by ambulance.
The extent of the damage is unclear.
Linda Staaf: “I’m hanging out”
Linda Staaf now comments on the revelations about and criticism of the police leadership.
– I cannot be silent, I cannot be passive in this. As a woman, I am violated, devalued and singled out in social media. If I, as a police chief and a woman, accept this, what kind of signal am I sending to abused women? says Staaf TV4 News.
Aftonbladet has reported, among other things that the then head of Noa, Mats Löfving, was thoroughly investigated after he hired Linda Staaf as Noa’s head of intelligence. This must have been done after they had a relationship, according to information.
According to Expressen should she have got the job despite her lack of experience.
– Here I also want to go back to the facts. There has been a private, but superficial relationship, period, says Staaf.
Iran: Carried out another execution
Iran has executed another person who participated in the protests against the regime, Norwegian NTB reports with reference to the country’s authorities.
It is the second protester executed.
According to the judiciary website Mizan, it is Majidreza Rahnavard who was publicly executed in Mashhad.
He was sentenced to death on November 29 after being accused of killing two security guards with a knife and injuring four others.
On Thursday, the Iranian authorities carried out the first known execution in connection with the widespread demonstrations against the regime in the country.
The execution was met with strong condemnation from the international community.
Disruptions in commuter train traffic
Right now there are disruptions to commuter train traffic in Stockholm.
On the routes Märsta-Nynäshamn, Bålsta-Nynäshamn, Bra-Tumba, buses have been deployed between Västerhaninge and Nynäshamn.
On the Bro-Tumba and Gnesta-Södertälje route, some departures have been canceled due to staff shortages, according to SL’s website.
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But why do they choose to do this always on the second weekend in December just before the Christmas and New Year holidays. Why not the second weekend in January?
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Hi Inga! How it is that it always happens on the second weekend in December, I actually don’t know. At 16.20 we will have a chat with the Swedish Transport Administration’s press manager Bengt Olsson, so then you can ask him your question!
Why don’t you write anything about protesting yesterday against high prices?
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Why do you make the switch just before Christmas?
TOBIAS FREDRIKSSON
Hey! Every year on the second weekend in December, the new train schedule is introduced. This year, they chose to also deploy the new IT system in connection with the train schedule.
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Hey! So far, no major problems have been reported. According to Trafikverket’s website so far only one train is delayed.
Hey! What does the situation with covid infection look like now?
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Hey! The number of infected has increased recently. Earlier this week, FHM held a press conference about this, which you can read about here.
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