Embassy of Sweden on the risk of volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
There is now seismic activity and a risk of volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes area. Swedes traveling to Iceland are encouraged to regularly review information from local...
Evacuation of Swedish citizens from Israel and Palestine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started to help Swedish citizens leave the conflict area by air.
Orange warning regarding heavy snowfall in parts of middle Sweden
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, SMHI, have issued an orange level weather warning regarding heavy snowfall in Northeast Svealand and Gästrikland from...
The Foreign Ministry advises against travel to Turkey's immediate area towards Syria and Iraq
Due to changes in the security situation, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet or UD) has decided to change its travel advisories to the Turkish border...
Several new measures against covid-19 to be introduced January 12
To reduce the rate of infection of covid-19 and its load on the healthcare system, new measures will be introduced as of January 12.
Adapted restrictions to be introduced 1 June
The spread of infection remains at a high level in Sweden. The date on which adaptations of restrictions and prohibitions may come into force has therefore been postponed until 1...
The Government: Ban on alcohol from 8 pm extended
The ban on serving alcohol between 8 pm and 11 am at venues serving food and drink is being extended until 28 February 2021.
Government extending national restrictions
The Government has decided to prolong the alcohol ban after 8 pm at venues serving food and drink and is proposing more measures by means of the pandemic law.
Parliament says yes to new pandemic law
The Swedish Parliament has said yes to the government's proposal for a temporary pandemic law. The law allows regulation of more businesses than currently possible. For example,...
The Government: Ban on serving alcohol after 10 pm
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has proposed a new law temporarily banning the serving of alcohol after 10 pm.