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Sweden

Swedish mother wanted radiation-free meters – Vattenfall responded with forced installation

  • Single mother Cilla and her son moved to the countryside in Dalarna to reduce exposure to radiation that makes them both very ill.
  • For the same reason, she has been in contact with Vattenfall over the summer to inform the company and try to keep her old electricity meter, or a new one that is not wireless.
  • Disturbing images show how the energy giant responds by hiring an eight-person team, including security guards and a locksmith, to forcibly install the wireless smart meter in the family's home.
Published 20 December 2024
– By Editorial Staff
Vattenfall sent out a team of eight people to force the “smart meter” on Cilla's home.
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Single mother Cilla and her son have moved to the countryside due to health issues caused by exposure to certain types of radiation. Despite her informing Vattenfall, a state-owned Swedish energy company, of this, the company decided, against her explicit wishes, to forcibly install a new wireless electricity meter on her property.

Disturbing footage shows the electricity company setting out with a team of eight people, including a locksmith, two security guards and the support of the Swedish Enforcement Authority, to force their way into Cilla’s home.

Cilla says that people are particularly sensitive to radiation from wireless technology and react with severe symptoms at levels that most people do not even notice. The symptoms she can suffer from exposure to such radiation emitted by cell towers, mobile phones, wireless networks and so-called smart meters include headaches, nosebleeds, rashes, eczema, heart arrhythmias, insomnia, vomiting, nausea, tinnitus and blood in the urine at higher levels. This is why Cilla chose to move from Stockholm to the countryside to Garpenberg in Dalarna, where she and her son have now lived for several years.

During the summer, she was informed by her electricity company, Vattenfall, that they wanted to replace the previous electricity meter with a new so-called “smart electricity meter”, which will transmit data on, among other things, electricity consumption using wireless communication via the 4G network. In conversations and letters to Vattenfall, Cilla has informed the company that she is not opposed to the replacement of the electricity meter, but she is opposed to the installation of a microwave transmitter because she and her son cannot tolerate this radiation. She has also clearly emphasized to Vattenfall that there are other technical solutions, such as transmitting information via the electricity grid or via fiber.

Vattenfall responded by sending security guards

Even in spite of the provisions of the Environmental Code, which states that the best possible technology should be used if there is reason to believe that there is a risk to human health, Vattenfall chose to force its way into Cilla’s home to install the wireless transmitter, along with a new electricity meter, one day in mid-August. To gain access to the family’s property, Vattenfall hired three people from the Swedish Enforcement Authority, a locksmith and two security guards to forcibly install the wireless transmitter. Two fitters from Vattenfall without name tags also showed up. In total, eight people entered Cilla’s property against her will.

She describes it as a shocking experience.

– I couldn’t even imagine in my wildest dreams that we wouldn’t be heard and put a stop to the madness, Cilla told The Nordic Times.

Can no longer live in the house

After the installation of the microwave transmitter, Cilla and her son have suffered from the very symptoms they were worried about: headaches, nosebleeds, difficulty sleeping, swallowing food and other acute symptoms. The family cannot now live in the house or be out in the yard without getting sick and she expresses great despair at what the electricity company, with the support of the authorities, has forced on them.

– To be subjected to this legal abuse that violates several laws including human rights, the land code, property law, the environmental code and face this cold-blooded ignorance, despite the threat to our lives, feels like something out of a horror movie and not out of our seemingly safe life in Sweden. The right to decide over our lives and avoid being forcibly irradiated applies, regardless of what a company like Vattenfall has on its agenda, says Cilla about the incident.

Vattenfall refers to the fact that it is “forced” to change its electricity meters due to the new regulation on functional requirements for electricity meters adopted by the government in 2018. However, there is no requirement in the regulation that electricity meters must transmit information using wireless technology.

Vattenfall: “Complies with EU health and safety requirements”

Vattenfall’s press service states to TNT that they do not want to comment on individual cases, but confirms via email that further back in time, about 15-20 years ago, a dialog was conducted with the Swedish Association of Electricity Hypersensitive People, where they have since had agreements with some customers regarding manual meter reading. However, this will cease completely after the turn of the year to 2025. This refers to “laws and regulations” on the website of the Energy Markets Inspectorate (a government agency for which Ebba Busch (KD) is currently the responsible minister), an agency that in turn falls under the Ministry of Climate and Business.

“From 2025, all of Sweden’s electricity meters must meet new statutory functional requirements and the new regulations no longer support this type of customer agreement that handles manual meter reading”, writes Sofia Quant, Head of Stakeholder and Impact Communication at Vattenfall.

The Environmental Code stipulates that the best possible technology should be used, especially if “there are reasons to assume nuisance” to human health. Do you offer alternatives to eliminate potential health impacts of wireless technology from your electricity meters?

“Our electricity meter, like other electrical products, must meet certain requirements and we follow the laws and regulations in place regarding safety and health. The electricity meter is CE marked, which means that the manufacturer certifies that the products meet EU health and safety requirements. The electricity meter is also within the reference values from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority”, continues Sofia Quant, who adds that “no other assessments are made”.

“All electricity meters from Vattenfall Eldistribution are type-approved and properly installed to meet all regulatory requirements. We do not make any further assessments in our role as a power grid company. Customers can always contact us with questions related to meter replacements and their electrical installations”, says Quant.

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Sweden

Sweden’s security police warn: Regime criticism may undermine democracy

Totalitarianism

Published today 10:56
– By Editorial Staff
The head of the Swedish Security Service, Charlotte von Essen, warns against system-critical messages and narratives.
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It is not only foreign powers and violent Islamists that allegedly threaten Sweden, according to the Swedish Security Service (Säpo).

Säpo also states that “anti-state narratives and conspiracy theories” are on the rise and risk developing into a constitutional threat that seriously damages Swedish democracy.

In the report “Lägesbild 2024-2025”, Security Police Commissioner Charlotte von Essen is appalled by what she describes as attempts by hostile countries to destabilize Sweden and Europe – and states that regime and system criticism is something that should be considered highly suspect – or even dangerous.

“Even if Swedish democracy is strong, we need to be vigilant against a development of widespread anti-state narratives and conspiracy theories that in the long run and in the worst case can develop into unconstitutional activities and activities”, she says.

Swedish dissidents are lumped together with foreign terrorists and allegedly hostile states, and Säpo claims that together they “risk challenging and weakening Swedish democracy” or in various ways “creating divisions” in society.

“Anti-state movements, pro-violence extremists and foreign powers spread disinformation, conspiracy theories and propaganda on social media, among other things. By using different types of platforms, these actors reach out widely, not least to children and young people“, it warns and continues:

“The purpose of the activities is to increase distrust of Swedish society, if possible dilute polarization and, in a longer perspective, increase radicalization linked to one’s own issue or ideology“.

Doubts about the state’s ability

The Swedish Security Service admits that while dissidents often highlight real grievances, they use “simplified messages and without complementary or problematizing perspectives” – which allegedly leads to dehumanization and an increased risk of supporters resorting to violence.

At present, the threat to Sweden is said to be limited – but if the messages become more widespread and adopted by more people, the situation could also become much more serious and “undermine fundamental democratic functions and values“, it is claimed.

A much more acute threat, according to Säpo, are those individuals who “have expressed a desire to illegally and through violence change the democratic state system“.

“Many times these individuals can be linked to messages that the state and society are not capable of leading the country or managing its tasks in relation to the citizens. In this narrative, it is claimed that a societal collapse will or needs to occur and then the current rulers and institutions will be powerless”, they warn.

The call: “Don’t fuel polarizing events”

These dissidents are said to “covertly” want to develop an alternative social structure to the current one, and Säpo takes a particularly serious view of those who spread this type of message.

“A significant challenge for the Security Service when it comes to this type of long-term constitutional threat to democracy is to detect when there is a real intention to carry out a subversive act. Such a situation may also be of interest to foreign powers to try to exploit to their own advantage. Anti-state movements can then be used as proxies to destabilize a society and try to influence political decisions”, it further claims.

It further argues that the dissident movements are an international phenomenon and do not only threaten Sweden, and it is said to be particularly serious when “anti-state forces are mixed with conspiracy theories, extremism and violent extremism“:

“Sweden is not immune to such developments as the ideas also exist here. In the current security situation, it is easy for small events to cause situations to flare up in a way that can be difficult to predict. It is important not to fuel polarizing events as this can be exploited by foreign powers and violent extremists”.

“Refrain from spreading dubious messages”

As usual, it also complains that “the rules-based world order” is under increasing pressure and appeals to Swedes to “refrain from spreading dubious messages“.

Critics note that the purpose of Säpo’s report seems to be to suspect and demonize Swedes who express criticism of those in power or the political system in various ways, and that sweeping formulations are deliberately used to portray all forms of systemic criticism as something potentially dangerous and extreme, rather than legitimate and constitutionally protected speech.

Others point out that the report seems to have a clear political bias against critics of immigration, nationalists and conservatives – with the epithet “right-wing extremist” being used repeatedly, while “left-wing extremist” does not appear at all – despite the fact that left-wing violent movements have carried out a long series of violent attacks over the years.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/public-outrage-as-climate-alarmists-scale-swedens-vasa-ship/

Sweden

Public outrage as climate alarmists scale Sweden’s Vasa ship

Published 17 April 2025
– By Editorial Staff
The fact that climate activists are targeting one of the country's most important cultural heritages provokes many.
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

On Wednesday morning, police were alerted that two activists from the group Återställ Våtmarker (Restore Wetlands) had climbed onto the 400-year-old national treasure, the Vasa ship, and tied themselves to its mast.

On social media, many have grown tired of the climate alarmists’ constant provocations and attention-seeking, and there are now calls for prison sentences – and even more old-fashioned forms of punishment.

The police confirm that around 10 a.m., two individuals jumped over an alarmed gate and climbed onto the restored ship inside the museum. They also put up a banner with the message “ban peat extraction” and delivered loud monologues on the same theme. A third activist reportedly filmed and photographed the incident but later left the scene.

The two men who were still on the ship when the police arrived have been arrested and are currently suspected of trespassing – but more criminal charges may be added in the future.

It is currently unclear whether the Vasa ship was damaged by the group’s approach, and staff will carry out a more thorough inspection during the day.

Helen Wahlgren, press officer for Restore Wetlands, says the Vasa Museum is an “excellent place to demonstrate” and likens the ship to a bog “which also needs to be soaked in order to be preserved”.

Calls for tougher penalties

However, most people are not as impressed and the Conservative Minister for Culture, Parisa Liljestrand, describes the Vasa ship as “one of the most important and beloved cultural heritages we have in Sweden”.

“It is also a very sensitive environment that is important for research and risks being damaged. I get downright angry at people who take the right to practice activism at the expense of our common cultural heritage”, she wrote in a comment to the tabloid Aftonbladet.

On social media, the tone is even harsher, with many users demanding that the activists be sentenced to prison – or even forced into penal labor for their actions.

“Now it’s time to bring out the heavy-handed response”, writes one of the many outraged voices, and another believes that it would be an appropriate punishment for the activists themselves to be forced to dig peat for a few years.

What almost everyone who commented on the incident has in common is that they are noticeably tired of the recurring actions of this kind and how the activists attack the artistic and cultural heritage of Swedes for their political purposes.

Many also express anger that the media and authorities “coddle” the culprits – and that their actions never seem to lead to any tangible or deterrent consequences.

Editorial Staff
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https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/former-swedish-commander-in-chief-e27-5-billion-for-the-military-is-not-enough/

Sweden

Former Swedish Commander-in-Chief: €27.5 billion for the military is not enough

Sweden-NATO-relationship

Published 16 April 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Johan Hederstedt believes that the real cost will be significantly more expensive than what has been presented so far.
Editorial Staff
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The Nordic Times has previously highlighted how the Swedish government is borrowing SEK 300 billion (€27.5 billion) for “the biggest rearmament since the Cold War”.

However, former Swedish Commander-in-Chief Johan Hederstedt believes that this is far from enough and points out that NATO will require Sweden to contribute significantly more money than that.

The current initiative means that the Moderate-led government is borrowing about €4,600 per Swede of working age for military rearmament until 2035.

Analysts point out that future generations of Swedes will be forced to pay for the investment through higher taxes – and others suggest raising the retirement age to pay for the project.

Johan Hederstedt was commander-in-chief between 2000 and 2023, and although he praises the rearmament announcement, he believes that the real cost will be much more expensive than what has been presented so far.

– Adding SEK 300 billion to the defense budget is good, but it will not be enough. NATO will demand even more, he says.

“No time to waste”

Hederstedt believes that the war in Ukraine and the new US foreign policy under Donald Trump have led to increased uncertainty in Europe – but also strengthened cooperation between the continent’s countries.

– Europe needs to be united and I see several signs of this, not least the British Prime Minister taking the initiative. The EU is strong in that it is investing a huge amount of money in equipping the countries of Europe, which is positive, he continues.

He believes it is highly unlikely that Russia would pose a direct military threat to Sweden – but he nevertheless argues that it is important to “strengthen military, civilian and psychological defense” very quickly.

– We can’t wait; there’s no time to waste. Decisions and financial support need to come early, he asserts.

Instead, it is alleged Russian disinformation, influence campaigns and cyberattacks that threaten Sweden, according to the former commander-in-chief – who claims to be particularly worried about Swedish voters being influenced by pro-Russian messages.

– And that can be incredibly serious when they can influence not only the electoral system but also the people in terms of what to vote for, he says.

Double standards

Exactly how Russia is alleged to influence the Swedish election result is not clear, but according to the Swedish Psychological Defense Agency, it includes “manipulating the flow of information” and spreading misleading information “with the aim of influencing public opinion” or “disrupting and weakening society”.

For example, when Russian media and opinion leaders report critically or negatively on European establishment politicians and instead highlight nationalist or conservative alternatives such as Alternative for Germany, this is usually cited as an example of alleged Russian election interference.

Critics have long pointed out that the debate on foreign election interference is often conducted in a deliberately dishonest and alarmist manner – and that those who are appalled by the effects of Russian propaganda on the electorate simultaneously turn a blind eye to the influence of American media, lobby groups and think tanks or left-liberal international NGOs such as George Soros’ Open Society Foundations have had over Swedish politics for decades.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/swedish-major-general-leave-the-ottawa-treaty-and-buy-anti-personnel-mines/

Sweden

Swedish Major General: “Leave the Ottawa Treaty and buy anti-personnel mines”

The new cold war

Published 16 April 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Karlis Neretnieks argues that today's anti-personnel mines cannot be compared to those that kill thousands of civilians every year.
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

Recently The Nordic Times highlighted how the defense ministers of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia announced that they intend to withdraw from the international convention banning the use of anti-personnel mines.

In early April, Finnish officials also confirmed that they are also preparing to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty. Retired Swedish-Latvian Major General Karlis Neretnieks now wants Sweden to do the same and start buying “smart” anti-personnel mines.

– My opinion is clear. We should do what the Finns did, leave the Ottawa Agreement, and acquire anti-personnel mines, declares Neretnieks, who has also previously served as President of the Swedish National Defense College.

He explains that within the NATO military pact, there is a plan for the Swedish army to be able to move quickly to Finland and form joint defense forces with Finnish soldiers in the event of a possible Russian attack. In such a scenario, he argues, the armies of both countries must have similar rules of engagement.

– What should we do when Swedish commanders have to command Finnish units? Should a Swedish commander tell a Finnish commander that you are not allowed to use anti-personnel mines because you are under Swedish command? That’s not how it works in reality.

Kills thousands annually

Finland’s defense minister, Antti Häkkänen, insists that “mines are only for war” and “will not be scattered in the countryside“. However, over the years, anti-personnel mines have caused enormous civilian suffering – and in 2021 alone, an estimated 5,500 people were killed by them – many of them children.

Millions of undestroyed anti-personnel mines remain in former war zones around the world – and can detonate at any time when someone accidentally steps on them. This is also one of the primary reasons why some 160 countries around the world have committed to stop stockpiling, producing or using them.

However, Neretnieks argues that today’s modern anti-personnel mines can be turned on and off by remote control – and he emphasizes that some models stop working after a certain amount of time.

– The reason for removing the mines was that they were often left behind after the fighting was over. Then they were dangerous for children, farmers and anyone walking around the terrain… I’m advocating that we abandon the Ottawa agreement and get these anti-personnel mines with self-destruction, he continues.

“Were far too enthusiastic”

Sweden signed the convention in 1998, the year after it was drafted, but the major general says it was a big mistake.

– I think we were far too enthusiastic about a ban at the height of the discussions in 1996-1997. It was quite obvious that the Russians had no intention of signing anything like that, he states.

It should be noted that it is not only Russia that has chosen not to sign the convention. Major military powers such as the US and China have so far also refused to sign the Ottawa Treaty, as have Israel, India, Iran and both North and South Korea.

Editorial Staff
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