Pregnant women in at-risk groups can receive the vaccine
The Public Health Authority has stated that pregnant women with a higher risk of serious illness can receive the vaccine.
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Ukraine
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) has decided to advise against all travel to Ukraine due to changes in the security situation. UD also urges Swedes who are in...
Weather warning for strong winds
SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, has issued an orange weather warning for wind that affects parts of Jämtland, Härjedalen, Hälsingland and Medelpad.
Changes related to entry into Sweden
The government has today presented a number of changes concerning entry into Sweden. The entry ban is extended for travel from outside the EU. The requirement for a negative...
The authorities about the new coronavirus variant Omicron
The Swedish Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) updates the recommendations on entry from a number of countries in southern Africa. This is due to a new variant of the...
Terrorism threat level raised
The terrorism threat level has been raised from elevated to high, reports the Swedish Security Service (“Säkerhetspolisen” or “Säpo”).
Red warning for high water discharge and flooding in Gavleån River
🔺 Recent rain has caused extremely high flows and flooding in the Gavleån River. SMHI has issued a red alert, which is the most serious level of SMHI weather alerts.
Extension of several Covid-19 restrictions
The government announces that the following restrictions will be extended because of the spread of Covid-19.
Snowstorms and extreme cold
Extreme cold can lead to problems during power cuts and when the heating isn’t working. Keep informed about weather forecasts and weather warnings and be prepared for wintry road...
People aged between 18 and 65 are recommended to have a third dose
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that people between the ages of 18 and 65 should be offered a third booster dose of the vaccine. The dose is to be administered...