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19 February 2021, Spain, Madrid: Several packages of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine stored at the Vaccination Centre of the Community of Madrid. Photo: Eduardo Parra/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden detects first Brazilian variant cases

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/21/21

None of the infected people have been to Brazil.

FILE PHOTO: Anders Tegnell, the state epidemiologist of the Public Health Agency of Sweden speaks during a news conference about the daily update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation, in Stockholm, Sweden May 27, 2020. Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/via REUTERS

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish officials receive death threats for handling of the epidemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/18/21

Police protection has been extended to several leading officials at the Public Health Agency, including chief epidemiologist Anders Tegnell.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden prepares tougher moves amid fears of third coronavirus wave

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/17/21

Local authorities could also ban access to venues where crowding could occur, like public parks.

Swedish Queen Silvia. Photo: Victor Ericsson/The Royal Court of Sweden.

World

ACCIDENT

Swedish Queen Silvia breaks wrist after fall at home

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/16/21

The German-born queen, 77, was taken to hospital.

State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell of the Public Health Agency of Sweden talks to reporters after a news conference on the daily update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation, in Stockholm, Sweden May 6, 2020. Claudio Bresciani/TT News Agency/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. SWEDEN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SWEDEN.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden extends alcohol sales restrictions to stem virus

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/21

The country of 10.3 million has recorded roughly 608,400 infections and 12,428 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began.

World

SWEDEN

Stockholm plans memorial site dedicated to Swedish DJ Avicii

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/21

According to local politicians, the place will pay tribute to others who died too early due to mental illness.

Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo with Border Guard officers at the Finnish-Swedish border in Lapland. Photo: Border Guard/@rajavartijat/Twitter.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland restricts opening hours for crossing border points

The Nomad Today 2/11/21

New restrictions will apply from 15 February at certain border crossings with Norway, Sweden and Russia.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish long-distance trains will only sell half of the seats

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/21

The measures were expected to run from 14 February to reduce travel and congestion during upcoming winter sport and Easter holidays .

The M/S Estonia. Image: Youtube/screenshot.

Finland

MARITIME DISASTER

Swedish court acquits duo of violating M/S Estonia maritime grave

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/8/21

The law was not applicable since the acts were conducted from a German-flagged vessel on international waters and Germany is not a party to the law.

Finland

TRIAL

Ruling due for two charged with violating M/S Estonia maritime grave

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/8/21

After the footage was released in September, Estonia, Finland and Sweden said they would conduct a joint investigation led by Estonia, the ship's flag state.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (R) speaks at a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Photo: Paivi Anttikoski/Vnk/Filed.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Swedish coronavirus test requirement for entry enters into force

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/7/21

Exemptions included urgent family reasons.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden plans digital vaccine passport

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/4/21

The digital certificate would allow Swedes to document that they have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven. Photo: Reuters/file photo.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden to require travelers to present negative coronavirus test

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

The measure would run until March 31, and applies to people over the age of 18.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Sweden will not give AstraZeneca vaccine to older people

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

Soren Andersson of the Public Health Agency told a press conference that other countries, among them Germany, have made a similar decision.

A view of Helsingborg, in southern Sweden. Photo: Pixabay.

World

GANG CRIME

Police: Five injured in suspected shooting in Sweden

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/2/21

Helsingborg is the second largest city in the south of Sweden after Malmo.

Model of the ferry MS Estonia in the Estonian Maritime Museum.
Photo: Leif Jørgensen/W. Commons.

Finland

INVESTIGATION

New government in Tallinn wants to stick to Estonia ferry probe

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/31/21

Estonia, Sweden and Finland want to find out how a large and long-unknown hole in the hull, which footage by documentary film-makers revealed last year, was created.

Finland

TRIAL

Two Swedish men face fine for violating maritime grave of M/S Estonia

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/26/21

If convicted, the two men could face fines or up to two years in prison.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden adds Norway to entry ban over new virus strain

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/24/21

The ban enters into force at midnight on Sunday and runs until 14 February.

World

BUSINESS

Sweden's 5G auction has raised 275 million dollars

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/20/21

The process was initially due to start in November but was delayed after the authorities blocked two Chinese tech firms - Huawei and ZTE - from supplying equipment for the new infrastructure.

Finland

INVESTIGATION