Laila Freivalds was severely criticised in the Swedish press for the way the Swedish Government handled the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in Asia , and has admitted that her ministry " Ought to have reacted much more strongly as early as Boxing Day instead of waiting for more information . " In addition , she was heavily criticised for going to the theatre on 26 December 2004 , the day of the tsunami disaster , and for stating that she does not listen to the news when she is not working
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Laila Freivalds