Increased bombings in Swedish residential blocks - school shooting in Örebro kills ten
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Baltic Sea Cable Damage: On January 26, 2025, a cargo ship named Vezhen accidentally damaged a subsea cable linking Sweden and Latvia. The incident was attributed to a combination of bad weather, equipment deficiencies, and poor seamanship.
Increase in Bombings: Sweden has reportedly experienced a significant increase in bombings in recent years with 2025 having the potential to set a record for the number of bombings in a single year. The right wing news site The Nordic Times claims that as of January 27, 2025, 27 bombings have occurred in the country. The figure indicates an upward trend compared to 2024.
School Shooting in Örebro: Around 10 people were killed in a shooting at Campus Risbergska, an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden. The incident occurred February 4th around 12:30 PM local time, and the shooter is believed to have acted alone. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described it as a "very painful day" for the country. Police have stated that there were no warning signs ahead of the shooting, and the damage at the crime scene was extensive.
Sources:
US News - Sweden Says Ship Broke Baltic Sea Cable by Accident
The Nordic Times - 2025 could set a record for bombings in Sweden
ABC News - Ten killed in Sweden school shooting on what PM calls 'very painful day'