Terrorism threat level raised
The terrorism threat level has been raised from elevated to high, reports the Swedish Security Service (“Säkerhetspolisen” or “Säpo”).
MSB urges the general public to be cautious due to extreme fire risk
There is extreme risk of fire throughout the country. A small spark can create a large fire. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) therefore urges the public to be...
Important Public Announcement Fire and smoke
Update March 29th 19.55: The warning has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect.
Orange warning for wind and snow
🔶 SMHI has issued an orange warning for wind and snow regarding Northern Götaland, Eastern Sveland and Northern Skåne. The heavy snowfall in combination with windy weather can...
Orange warning regarding wind and snow in the alpine region
SMHI has issued a orange warning regarding wind and snow in parts of Härjedals and Jämtlandsfjällen. The warning applies 3 March at 05:00 – 20:00.
Important Public Announcement
An Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke has been issued for Åhus, Kristianstad municipality in Skåne County. People are urged to avoid the area of Äspet, to go...
Negative Covid-19 test required for entry from China
The government is now introducing temporary entry restrictions on travel from China. This means that travellers from China must present a certificate for a negative Covid-19 test...
🔶 Orange weather warning – Wind and snow
A low pressure will pass east over southern Götaland during Wednesday and it will occasionally bring heavy snowfall in combination with strong winds over northern Götaland.
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...
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...