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The CAS ruling on Russia pushes the cost onto Europe’s hockey federations
Russia's IIHF return is more than an eligibility ruling: it leaves Sweden and other federations with unresolved legal, sporting and political consequences.
Read articleSwedish regions coordinate preparedness through NSPL
Region Norrbotten says NSPL coordinates preparedness work among Sweden’s 21 regions, including medical transport planning.
Read articleYstad Gymnasium plans more teaching at the zoo from 2027
Ystad Gymnasium says more pupils on natural-resources-related courses will receive teaching at Ystad Zoo from autumn 2027.
Read articleNorrtälje receives harder reserve water on 22–24 September during groundwater-plant tests
Norrtälje customers normally supplied with Lake Mälaren water may receive groundwater during tests of two reserve plants on 22–24 September. The utility says quality…
Read articleTidaholm adopts guidelines for public support points during crises and heightened alert
Tidaholm's executive board has adopted common guidelines for public support points. A support point is a staffed place the municipality may open during disruptions,…
Read articleTrätåg drops Kläppa timber terminal and seeks five years to close its Ljusdal site
Trätåg AB will not pursue a new timber terminal in Kläppa because it cannot finance its share and alternative funding was not found. It…
Read articleC30 trains now run in regular service on Stockholm’s blue metro line
Two C30 trains now operate in regular service on Stockholm's blue metro line during rush hours and selected weekend periods. They carry more passengers,…
Read articleHalmstad’s Torggaraget closed until 1 February 2027, with 1,200 nearby spaces
Torggaraget in central Halmstad will remain closed until 1 February 2027 after long delivery times delayed the Stora torg project. Drivers are directed to…
Read articleRegion Norrbotten and Luleå coordinate earlier support for children aged 0–6
Around 60 Region Norrbotten and Luleå Municipality staff met on 17 September to develop earlier, more coordinated support for children aged 0–6 and families.…
Read articleÄlmhult school-future interim report completed, with no proposals or decisions yet
Älmhult has completed the first interim report on its future preschool and compulsory-school organisation. It compiles demographics, finances, premises, operations and consultation for later…
Read articleHedemora’s Sveaparken gains a ramp, wheelchair viewing area and resurfaced parking
Hedemora is improving access in Sveaparken while resurfacing its parking area. The stage will gain a ramp and a designated wheelchair viewing place will…
Read articleBorås warns of fake parking-fee texts and says it sends no payment links
A scam text labelled Municipality claims the recipient has an unpaid parking fee and must click a link. Borås City and Borås Parking say…
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