The Swedish embassy in Austria about shootings in Vienna
There have been shootings in Vienna, Austria, on Monday night, according to the Swedish embassy.
Changes related to entry into Sweden and travel abroad
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet) has extended the advice against non-essential travel to most countries around the world until 1st September.
High demand for Covid-19 testing in several Swedish regions
The interest in testing for an ongoing Covid-19 infection has increased. This has led to increased waiting times in several regions, including Kronoberg, Sörmland, Dalarna and...
Several restrictions being removed on 29th September
According to the Public Health Agency ("Folkhälsomyndigheten"), restrictions concerning audience limits and restaurants are no longer necessary from a point of view of protection...
New information on covid-19 risk groups
In a new report, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (“Socialstyrelsen”) identifies the groups most at risk of being especially seriously affected if they contract...
Official information about Covid-19
Information from Swedish authorities about Covid-19.
Entry ban to Sweden extended
The government has today decided that the entry ban for travel to Sweden from countries both outside and within the EU/EEA will be extended from and including 31 October.
Decision on stricter general recommendations in Blekinge County
Region Blekinge has decided on stricter general recommendations to reduce the risk of spreading covid-19.
Several restrictions will be eased on 1 July
The fact that the number of vaccinated people in Sweden continues to increase at the same time as the spread of infection decreases means that the Public Health Agency of Sweden...
Ministry for Foreign Affairs on shooting in Brussels
The Foreign Ministry is aware that there was a shooting in Brussels on Monday evening and that there are reports in the media that two Swedish citizens have been shot. Swedes are...