Advice against all non-essential travel to Italy
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs ("Utrikesdepartementet") advises against all unnecessary (non-essential) travel to Italy.
Important Public Announcement for Borås
Update: The warning has been withdrawn. Original text: An industrial property on Evedalsgatan in central Borås is on fire with a large amount of smoke as a result. The incident...
The Embassy of Sweden on the earthquake on Crete
A powerful earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday morning. Swedish citizens in the area are requested to follow the instructions of local authorities and to keep...
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...
Explosion in Linköping
A powerful explosion occurred on Friday morning in central Linköping.
The Swedish Medical Products Agency advises against self-testing for COVID-19
The Swedish Medical Products Agency advises against self-testing to prove COVID-19. Such tests can be purchased on the internet, but you run the risk of doing more harm than good...
Police notification on special border crossings for arrivals from Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom
Entry is banned from Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom, but there are some exceptions. The police refer the exceptions to special border crossings.
The Swedish Embassy concerning the shooting in Utrecht
Update 18/3 7.30 PM: Due to the person who is suspected of being the offender having been arrested, the Dutch authority NCTV has reduced the threat level for the province of...
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).
An Important Public Announcement regarding fire and smoke has been issued for Norrköping, Östergötland county
Update september 21, 12.20: This message no longer applies.