Since it was decided that the Eurovision Song Contest would be arranged in Malmö, a lot has happened. Korans have been burned, Säpo has raised the terror threat level and the war in Gaza has broken out. In the middle of all this, a music competition with 160 million TV viewers will be arranged in Malmö.
– It is a security nightmare, says terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp i You are listening to Sydsvenskan.
– Everything from attempts to disturbances inside the arena. Demonstrations that can degenerate. Music arrangements that can be subjected to sabotage and even assassinations, he continues.
The police have prepared the effort for over six months.
– In many places it will be difficult not to run into a police officer, says Malmö police spokesperson Nils Norling.
As a visitor, you must be vigilant and sound the alarm if you see anything strange. Otherwise, you should just enjoy the party and have fun, thinks Nils Norling.
– That is our ultimate goal with this major police effort.
How will the security arrangement be noticed in Malmö? And what should you think about yourself? Listen to the latest episode of You are listening to Sydsvenskan.
Tags: threats Eurovision South Sweden
