Explosion in Istanbul
An explosion took place at Istiklal Caddesi in central Istanbul on Sunday afternoon, 13 November. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs urges Swedes to avoid the area around Taksim...
An Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke has been issued for Sundsvall, Västernorrland county.
Update October 9 11.45: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
The authorities' information about the Baltic sea gas leaks
Leaks from the Nordstream 1 and 2 gas pipelines have been detected at several locations in the Baltic Sea, caused by two explosions. There are leaks in the Swedish and Danish...
Important Public Announcement for Örnsköldsvik in Västernorrland
Update September 3 13.58: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
Information regarding a fire at Stena Scandica
Update 30 August, 08.27: The passenger ferry Stena Scandica is on route to Nynäshamn using her own power.
Important Public Announcement for Timrå, Västernorrland
Update August 6 21.00: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
Orange warning for high temperatures
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued an orange warning for high temperatures of around 35 degrees in northeast Götaland and in the southern...
Volcanic eruption in Iceland
A major volcanic eruption has occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The eruption followed a strong earthquake north of the town of Grindavik at around 9pm on Monday...
Important Public Announcement (IPA) for Själevad, Örnsköldsviks kommun, Västernorrlands län
Update November 20th, 06.50: The message is no longer in effect. The warning has been withdrawn.
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...