Government sources: “Russian air defense shot down the plane”
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The Norwegian shipping company on the Russian accusation: False
The Norwegian shipping company on the Russian accusation: False
The state-run Russian news agency Ria published an article on Friday with accusations against a Norwegian shipping company.
According to Ria, the Norwegian-flagged Oslo Carrier 3 should not have helped Russian sailors from the Ursa Major in distress in the Mediterranean.
Now the shipping company Oslo Bulk replies that they did participate in the rescue work. They write that they received orders from the rescue leader for the operation from MRCC not to take the sailors on board as a rescue ship was on its way, NTB writes.
Police ordered drugs – don’t get fired
Police ordered drugs – don’t get fired
A police officer accused of drug shipment will be allowed to keep his job if he is convicted, writes the news agency Siren.
In July, a letter containing three grams of cocaine was stopped, the addressed recipient of the letter was a police employee in Malmö.
The man was charged on suspicion of attempted minor drug offences.
Now the police personnel responsibility board announces that the man will not lose his job if he is convicted of the crime.
Kremlin: Waiting for the investigation from the plane crash
Kremlin: Waiting for the investigation from the plane crash
The Kremlin believes that they cannot make an assessment of the plane crash in Kazakhstan until the investigation is complete, writes the Russian news agency RIA on Telegram.
The comment comes after Azerbaijani government sources on Thursday accused Russia of being behind the plane crash.
The United States also believed that Russian air defenses may have been behind the plane crash.
Norway holds emergency meeting after train chaos
Norway holds emergency meeting after train chaos
Norwegian Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygård has called an emergency meeting due to the total train stoppage that hit Norway during Christmas, Norwegian media reports.
The meeting will be held with the Directorate of Railways and the authority for railway supervision in the first week of January.
You got electricity through your body at work
You got electricity through your body at work
A man has been electrocuted at a workplace in Stockholm, the police write on their website.
The man was working in a tunnel when he was electrocuted and injured.
After the incident, he was awake and able to speak, but was attended to by an ambulance due to pain.
Ax attack on apartment
Ax attack on apartment
The police were called during the morning to an apartment in Farsta in Stockholm after reports of loud explosions.
On site, the police discover “fresh ax cuts” in an apartment door.
There is currently no suspected perpetrator. A report of vandalism and illegal threats is made.
NATO is to strengthen its presence in the Baltic Sea
NATO is to strengthen its presence in the Baltic Sea
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says that NATO will strengthen the military presence in the Baltic Sea due to the cable breaks, according to NTB.
Rutte’s announcement came after a conversation with the President of Finland.
“I have spoken with President Alexander Stubb about the ongoing Finnish investigation into possible sabotage of underwater cables. I expressed my full solidarity and my support,” writes Rutte on X.
Germany announces new elections – parliament dissolved
Photo: S’ren Stache / AP
Germany announces new elections – parliament dissolved
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the German parliament. The new election is scheduled for February 23.
– Especially in difficult times like now, you need an efficient government and reliable majorities, Steinmeier said during the press conference where he announced the decision.
The dissolution is a consequence of Chancellor Olaf Scholz losing a vote of confidence in parliament on 16 December.
After the bus accident in Norway – may search with divers
After the bus accident in Norway – may search with divers
Two women and a child died after a bus accident in Norway on Boxing Day.
The bus ran off the road and partially ended up in water.
58 people are said to have been on the bus.
The police have not received any reports of missing people, but they are still considering searching with divers or underwater drones during the day, reports VG.
Plans to London have backfired
Plans to London have backfired
A Norwegian plane from Arlanda on its way to London Gatwick has had to turn back to Stockholm on Friday morning.
Flightradar24 shows how the plane lands just south of Västerås and then flies in circles above Enköping before landing at Arlanda again.
According to Swedavia’s press service, it is a “minor technical error”.
Bus on E4 has driven into the ditch – one to hospital
Bus on E4 has driven into the ditch – one to hospital
A bus with several passengers has left the E4 between Bureå and Lövånger, direction Skellefteå.
– We are on our way there. I have no information about the state of the injuries on the persons, says Elisabeth Glaas, the police’s press spokesperson.
She states that the bus must stand on all fours in the ditch according to the alarm from SOS.
The accident has had a major impact on traffic. In the northbound direction, there is limited access, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.
Towing has been ordered for the bus.
Traffic will continue to be affected until 11 a.m., according to the Swedish Transport Agency’s preliminary forecast.
One person is said to have been taken to hospital, reports Ekot.
The president of South Korea is facing impeachment
The president of South Korea is facing impeachment
The opposition in South Korea is impeaching incumbent President Han Duck-soo – less than two weeks after former President Yoon Suk Yeol met the same fate.
A majority of 192 of the 300 members of the country’s parliament voted for the proposal, writes the BBC.
The opposition accuses Han of aiding former President Yoon’s attempt to impose martial law on December 3. He has previously apologized for failing to block it.
He is said to have also refused to appoint judges to the Constitutional Court nominated by the largest opposition party, the Democratic Party (DP).
“He has turned out to be an acting insurgent, not an acting president,” DP leader Park Chan-dae said on Thursday.
Estonian military patrols to protect Estlink 1
Estonian military patrols to protect Estlink 1
The Estonian Defense Forces have launched an operation early Friday morning.
The Estonian TV channel ERR reports that they sailed out with the marine patrol vessel “Raju” to protect Estlink 1.
Estonia also hopes that other NATO countries will come to the rescue with their own ships.
Stoppage in train traffic – possible accident
Stoppage in train traffic – possible accident
Police and rescue services have been alerted to Farsta strand due to a possible accident.
– It concerns the train, says police spokesperson Daniel Wikdahl.
Due to this, there is currently a stop in the toe graphics between Älvsjö and Farsta strand. According to SL’s website, it has been going on since 07:53.
Foul-smelling substance thrown at SVT’s entrance
Foul-smelling substance thrown at SVT’s entrance
During the night, someone threw a foul-smelling liquid at SVT’s main entrance in Stockholm, writes SVT themselves.
– It smelled disgusting, says an employee.
The police have blocked off the entrance.
It is currently unclear who or who are behind the whole thing.
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