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In Sweden, death toll caused by gun violence is rapidly escalating

September 28, 2023

In Sweden, death toll caused by gun violence is rapidly escalating

In three separate incidents that occurred within hours in Sweden, two men died from gun violence and another woman died in an explosion.

2 powerful explosions rip through Sweden, injuring at least 3

September 26, 2023

2 powerful explosions rip through Sweden, injuring at least 3

Within hours, two explosions total in central Sweden have struck Linkoping and Stockholm. It was not made clear whether the blasts were connected.

Fatal shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured at Sandviken Pub near Stockholm

September 22, 2023

Fatal shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured at Sandviken Pub near Stockholm

A shooting incident at a bar located in the northwestern vicinity of Stockholm has resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, with two others sustaining injuries.

Man busted for scheme to collect wife's pension after gruesome find in freezer

September 13, 2023

Man busted for scheme to collect wife's pension after gruesome find in freezer

Swedish courts had the man tested on two occasions to determine how mentally fit he was to stand trial, each time concluding he did not suffer from any mental illness.

Oil execs stand trial in Sweden for alleged involvement in Sudanese war crimes

September 5, 2023

Oil execs stand trial in Sweden for alleged involvement in Sudanese war crimes

Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter are standing trial in Sweden for their alleged complicity in war crimes committed under the regime of Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir.

Russian man charged with spying on United States, Sweden

August 28, 2023

Russian man charged with spying on United States, Sweden

Sergej Skvortsov was charged on Aug. 28, 2023, with spying on Sweden and the United States. He allegedly spied on the two countries over a nine-year period.

Sweden raises terrorism alert to second-highest setting following recent Quran burnings

August 17, 2023

Sweden raises terrorism alert to second-highest setting following recent Quran burnings

Following Quran burnings in Sweden, the country has raised its terrorism alert level to the second-highest setting. Police have allowed the burnings, citing freedom of speech.

Swedish official says citizens abroad should observe 'vigilance and caution' following recent Quran burnings

August 14, 2023

Swedish official says citizens abroad should observe 'vigilance and caution' following recent Quran burnings

Sweden's National Security Advisor announced that residents abroad should observe "vigilance and caution" following recent Quran burnings in the country.

Swedish Consulate in Turkey targeted in gun attack; employee injured, assailant arrested

August 2, 2023

Swedish Consulate in Turkey targeted in gun attack; employee injured, assailant arrested

A Turkish staffer at the Eurasian nation's Swedish Consulate in Izmir has been hospitalized after being wounded in a gun assault at the office.

Sweden bolsters border controls amid Qauran burning crisis to protect security interests

August 1, 2023

Sweden bolsters border controls amid Qauran burning crisis to protect security interests

Amid Quran burning crisis, Sweden plans to intensify border controls and identity checks to safeguard security interests, following desecrations that sparked outrage in Muslim countries.