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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.