COGNICURRENT

Thomas Bodström, a lawyer, answers readers' questions regarding the Knutby case.

Björn Eriksson, spokesperson for the Swedish initiative 'Kontantupproret', advocates for increased cash payments in light of a new law that could require some businesses to accept cash in Sweden.

The letter urges Swedish politicians to enact a law banning clear-cutting due to its severe environmental impact.

Swedish region Västernorrland and eight others have been fined 10 million kronor each for illegal contractual amendments related to the controversial purchase of the Cosmic journal system.

The Swedish Coast Guard is currently boarding foreign vessels suspected of sailing under false flags in Swedish territorial waters, highlighting issues of maritime law and cooperation with other authorities.

Two ships suspected to be part of a Russian shadow fleet are not expected to leave Swedish waters quickly due to various regulatory challenges.

Swedish authorities have arrested the Russian captain of the oil tanker Sea Owl I on suspicion of document forgery and maritime law violations after seizing the vessel in territorial waters.

The Swedish Coast Guard and the police boarded the tanker Sea Owl 1 following suspicions of illegal activities involving its Russian captain.

Relatives of an ambulance paramedic murdered on duty are appealing the 18-year prison sentence of the perpetrator to the Swedish Supreme Court.

The Swedish Coast Guard has boarded the Sea Owl 1, a 228-meter vessel flagged to Comoros, suspected of sailing under false registration and listed under EU sanctions.

The Swedish government's proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 is being criticized by the Council on Legislation for not aligning with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

A Swedish individual has been banned from returning to Iceland following an incident of arson involving a policewoman's car.

Swedish law enforcement has dismantled an international network of drug manufacturers and distributors, arresting several suspects including a Lithuanian neonazi involved in the production of approximately 80 kilograms of amphetamine worth around 1.6 million euros.

A Lithuanian citizen is under police investigation in connection with a drug factory discovered in a small Swedish village near Karlshamn.

Swedish authorities successfully boarded the suspected ship Caffa, believed to be transporting grain and flagged under Guinea, as part of operation 'Black Coffee'.

The Swedish Coast Guard seized a vessel off the coast of Trelleborg, which was allegedly sailing under a fake flag and is listed on Ukraine's sanctions list.

The Swedish Coast Guard has boarded a ship in the Baltic Sea that is on Ukraine's sanctions list for suspected violations of maritime law.

Estonia's government is contemplating changes to its criminal procedure code that would affect how Swedish prisoners in Tartu prison are treated compared to Estonian inmates.

The ongoing conflict in Iran may present an opportunity for Swedish police to capture Rawa Majid, a notable gang leader believed to be under protection there.

The article discusses the failures in the investigation of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's murder, emphasizing the critical missteps taken during the process.

A family man from Turku has been sentenced to prison after confessing his involvement in a severe drug trafficking case led by a Swedish organization.

The decision to allow this year's lynx hunt has been appealed by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, requesting a halt to the hunt while awaiting further legal review.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson defends the controversial deportations of young migrants who reach the age of 18 while their families remain, arguing that the law must not cater to individual cases.

The Swedish government is set to criminalize psychological violence starting July 1, imposing penalties of up to four years in prison for offenders.

The Swedish Democrats' plan to revoke permanent residency permits for up to 185,000 individuals may be delayed until after the upcoming election due to disagreements among the Tidö parties.

A letter argues for a law to prohibit nuclear weapons on Swedish soil, highlighting the potential risk of a nuclear attack from Russia if such weapons are deployed in Sweden.

The Swedish Nature Conservation Association is challenging a decision to allow the hunting of 153 lynxes, arguing that it threatens the vulnerable species' survival and violates EU law.

The Swedish Supreme Court has overturned the decision to exclude a lawyer who shared a client's social media login details with a relative, ruling she can continue practicing law after receiving only a warning for her actions.

The Swedish government and the SD party are reviewing defamation laws following a notable ruling against the publisher responsible for the website Dumpen.

The Swedish Migration Agency's ethical council emphasizes the importance of discussing ethical issues regarding migration laws, especially in light of upcoming significant changes.

The Minister of Equality in Sweden refers to a significant case as the 'Swedish Pelicot case,' indicating its relevance and implications.

A Swedish man in his 60s has been detained on suspicion of selling his wife to over 100 men over several years.

Several Swedish gang members are now abroad, and police have observed a new pattern in their movements.

A Swedish government-commissioned study suggests making gang membership a criminal offense, which could potentially lead to around 700 people being imprisoned annually.

The Swedish government proposes criminalizing gang membership and involvement in gang activities in response to rising organized crime.

A Swedish gang investigation proposes two new offenses related to criminal associations, aiming to combat gang-related crime more effectively.

The Swedish police initially reported a former top official for a crime but later retracted, although no apology will be offered to him.

The Swedish government is proposing to criminalize participation in criminal gangs to enhance the ability to prosecute individuals linked to organized crime.

The Swedish government proposes to criminalize participation in criminal gangs as part of efforts to combat organized crime.

The Swedish Migration Agency confirms that an eight-month-old baby born in Sweden faces expulsion due to a legal change affecting his family's asylum status.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson states there is currently no possibility of proposing a law to revoke already granted permanent residency permits, emphasizing the need for further investigation.

A Finnish ombudsman criticizes the city of Vantaa for not providing information in Swedish at public beaches, highlighting a violation of language laws in a bilingual city.

A man was acquitted of charges for striking Swedish politician Rasmus Giertz in the face due to the statute of limitations on minor assault.

A 42-year-old foreign national, wanted under a European arrest warrant from Swedish authorities for money laundering and accounting offenses, was arrested by police at Athens International Airport.

Hans-Gunnar Axberger reflects on the Swedish legal system's sudden change regarding the murder of Olof Palme, which was previously attributed to Stig Engström, as the case was reassessed by Chief Prosecutor Lennart Guné in December 2025.

Recent polls show that law and order, along with defense issues, have risen in importance among Swedish voters, while climate concerns are declining.

The Swedish government has proposed a new law to abolish the right of asylum seekers to choose their own housing, citing negative consequences from the existing law since the 1990s.

The U.S. Department of Justice has released millions of documents related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing connections of prominent figures, including Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, while a new law mandates the publication of previously classified documents.