Warning: mercury found in skin lightening creams
During routine store inspections, environmental health officers have discovered mercury in six different skin lightening creams. Mercury is very harmful. The Swedish Medical...
MFA advises against all unnecessary travel to Iran
Due to changes in the security situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on 9 January 2020 has decided to advise against all unnecessary travel to Iran. The reason is an...
Swedish ministry for foreign affairs on the plane crash in Iran
A passenger aircraft from Ukraine International Airlines has crashed in Iran on 8 January. The Swedish Embassy in Iran is seeking more information about the event. Swedes in Iran...
Increased testing for Covid 19
The government has given the Public Health Agency of Sweden the task of making a proposal for how more people can be tested for COVID 19.
National ban on visiting retirement homes
The government has decided to impose a ban on visiting all of the country's retirement homes to prevent the spread of COVID 19. The decision will go into effect on 1 April.
Prohibition of public gatherings with more than 50 people
From Sunday, March 29, public gatherings and public events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The decision was made by the government on Friday (March 27).
Public Health Agency of Sweden: Feel free to exercise, but do it safely
Sports and exercise activities may continue, but certain precautions are needed to reduce the risk of spreading according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. Physical...
Public Health Agency of Sweden: Ban on crowding in restaurants, cafés and bars
There may be no crowding between people in lines, at tables, buffets or bar counters in restaurants, cafés and bars according to new regulations from the Public Health Agency of...
Public Health Agency of Sweden: Consider if trips are really necessary
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the Public Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten") recommends that everyone consider whether planned weekend trips or other trips in Sweden...
High risk of grass fires in parts of Sweden
There is currently a high risk of grass fires in Svealand and parts of Götaland and southern Norrland. You should take great care when lighting a fire outdoors.