Sweden strengthens civilian defence

Minister of civilian Defence of Sweden Carl-Oscar Bohlin assessed on Tuesday that, in order for the military to carry out its tasks, civilian defence must be able to support the functioning of the society**. He besides recalled that in early January, at a conference on safety in the Swedish hotel of Saelen from politicians and chief commander of the Swedish army, widely commented on the media's request to be ready for war. "This was not a fresh message, but ** tensions over the last year have increased**" - he added.