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Cecilia Skingsley Appointed New Governor of Stockholm

Former Riksbank top executive Cecilia Skingsley becomes the new Governor of Stockholm following Anna Kinberg Batra. I don't think the challenges are over by a long shot, says she.

Cecilia Skingsley Appointed New Governor of Stockholm

Wolf Shot After Attacking Sheep Near Köping

A wolf that attacked sheep has been shot in a field between Medåker and Köping. The attack took place on Wednesday and seven sheep were killed or put down as a result of their injuries, according to [SVT Västmanland](https://www.

Wolf Shot After Attacking Sheep Near Köping

Wolf Shot in Katrineholm During Sheep and Cattle Attack

A wolf was shot when it attacked sheep and cattle in a meadow in Katrineholm, reports [P4 Sörmland](https://www. sverigesradio.

Wolf Shot in Katrineholm During Sheep and Cattle Attack

Tsar's 170-Year-Old Champagne Recovered from Seabed Tasted

The champagne bottles were on their way to Tsar Alexander the Second, but ended up at the bottom of the sea off Öland in a storm. Now, antiquarian Magnus Petersson can reveal that the 170-year-old drink had "a clear tone of old trapped wind".

Tsar's 170-Year-Old Champagne Recovered from Seabed Tasted

Looting Hits Sweden's Largest Burial Site Anundshög

The Cultural Heritage Anundshög, Sweden's largest burial site, has been subjected to a comprehensive grave looting. About fifty pits have been dug in the hill.

Looting Hits Sweden's Largest Burial Site Anundshög

Swedish Cement Faces Crucial Court Verdict on Limestone Extraction

Four years ago, Sweden risked a cement shortage. Now a new verdict is coming that can be crucial for Swedish cement.

Swedish Cement Faces Crucial Court Verdict on Limestone Extraction

Invasive Leaf Flatworm Detected in Dalarna for First Time

The invasive leaf flatworm has been detected for the first time in Dalarna, reports [Borlänge Tidning](https://www. borlangetidning.

Invasive Leaf Flatworm Detected in Dalarna for First Time

Water Shortage Risk Looms Over Southern Sweden This Summer

There is a high risk of water shortage in southern Sweden this summer, reports SVT News Jönköping. .

Water Shortage Risk Looms Over Southern Sweden This Summer

Sniffing out an invasive threat: Trained dogs join hunt for flatworms

The 2025 growing season is marked by a feverish hunt for the slug on nurseries and retail gardens. An invasive leaf-eating slug from South America must be stopped – the mistake made when the Spanish slug arrived in Sweden must not be repeated.

Sniffing out an invasive threat: Trained dogs join hunt for flatworms

Silent Suffering: Neglect of Small Pets Like Rabbits and Guinea Pigs Often Goes Unreported

Neglected dogs and cats smell and make noise and are hard for those around them to miss. But small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs usually go under the radar.

Silent Suffering: Neglect of Small Pets Like Rabbits and Guinea Pigs Often Goes Unreported

Animal Hoarding Crisis: Dogs Rescued from Extreme Collectors in Sweden

Last year, Hundstallet received 200 dogs that were seized from extreme animal collectors. So far this year, they are already up to 67.

Animal Hoarding Crisis: Dogs Rescued from Extreme Collectors in Sweden

Critics Challenge Proposal to End Summer Grazing for Swedish Dairy Cows

The opposition is great against withdrawing dairy cows' right to graze outdoors during the summer. Critics warn that it is bad for the cows' health and that fewer will choose to buy Swedish.

Critics Challenge Proposal to End Summer Grazing for Swedish Dairy Cows

Wind Farm Cable Approval Granted but Vattenfall Faces Cost Hurdle

The Government grants permission for the power cables to a new offshore wind farm outside Falkenberg. But Vattenfall will have to foot the bill – which means the project may never happen.

Wind Farm Cable Approval Granted but Vattenfall Faces Cost Hurdle

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

In five years, more than 12,000 leisure homes have been damaged so severely by natural disasters that insurance money has been paid out. Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling believes that many homebuyers have poor knowledge of the risks.

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

Sweden Seeks New Investors for Bankrupt Northvolt Battery Firm

Business Sweden is to find possible owners and investors for bankrupt Northvolt on behalf of the government. .

Sweden Seeks New Investors for Bankrupt Northvolt Battery Firm

Ancient Neck Ring Discovery in Sweden Revealed as Modern Prank

The neck ring was described as sensational and was considered a unique and valuable ancient find. But what was found in the clay in Trollhättan turns out to be completely without cultural-historical value.

Ancient Neck Ring Discovery in Sweden Revealed as Modern Prank

Mystery Deepens Over Trollhättan Neck Ring: Is It Really Gold?

To speak is silver and to be silent is gold. But the question is what applies to the noted discovery of an old neck ring in Trollhättan.

Mystery Deepens Over Trollhättan Neck Ring: Is It Really Gold?

Sick parrot didn't get care – owner prosecuted

The 18-year-old parrot had a broken bone in its wing, severe atherosclerosis, and arthritis in its hips. It wasn't until the owner was threatened with a fine that the parrot was put down.

Sick parrot didn't get care – owner prosecuted

The Gold Find – "Sensational" Neck Ring

During my excavation work, something glimmered in the clay. It turned out to be a over 2,000 year old gold necklace.

The Gold Find – "Sensational" Neck Ring

Unusual Viking find on Öland

An unusual arm ring from the Viking Age has been found by a private individual on Öland, reports [P4 Kalmar](https://www. sverigesradio.

Unusual Viking find on Öland

Invasive Flatworm Survived the Winter

The invasive flatworm Obama nungara, which was first found in Sweden in November, has survived the winter. .

Invasive Flatworm Survived the Winter

Over 30 Cats and a Dog Rescued from Squalor in Östra Göinge Home Raid

Inspections in Östra Göinge conducted by the County Administrative Board ended with over 30 cats and a dog being put down. The animals lived in rooms with piles of feces, stinking urine odor, and a hazardous high level of ammonia.

Over 30 Cats and a Dog Rescued from Squalor in Östra Göinge Home Raid

Long-awaited Crane Spotted at Hornborgasjön

This year's first crane has been spotted at Lake Hornborga - a sure sign of spring. "The first crane is so long-awaited", says the County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland in a press release.

Long-awaited Crane Spotted at Hornborgasjön

Environmental Zone in Stockholm Does Not Break the Law

The Administrative Court does not believe that the red-green government's approval of an environmental zone in central Stockholm violates the law. The Court therefore dismisses the appeals that have been made.

Environmental Zone in Stockholm Does Not Break the Law