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Stockholm County Administrative Board: Hilma af Klint's works may be exhibited
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Stockholm County Administrative Board: Hilma af Klint's works may be exhibited

Should Hilma af Klint's works be hidden from the public? No, the County Administrative Board has given the green light for new exhibitions, Kulturnytt reports.
Over 40 dogs lived in misery in Östergötland County in 2024 - woman charged
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Over 40 dogs lived in misery in Östergötland County in 2024 - woman charged

A woman is being charged with aggravated animal cruelty after 41 dogs were taken into care in Östergötland County in 2024, Norrköpings Tidningar reports.
Snow and wind paralyzed Västernorrland, schools closed and public transport cancelled
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Snow and wind paralyzed Västernorrland, schools closed and public transport cancelled

Huge amounts of snow have fallen across Västernorrland. Tracked vehicles have been deployed, schools are closed and public transport has been paralyzed
It may be difficult to reach 112 after storm Johannes
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It may be difficult to reach 112 after storm Johannes

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Announcement on wolf hunting delayed
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Announcement on wolf hunting delayed

The five affected county administrative boards have not decided whether to appeal the Administrative Court's ruling that stops all planned licensed wolf hunting next year.
Court stops next year's wolf hunt
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Court stops next year's wolf hunt

The Administrative Court stops all planned licensed wolf hunting in 2026. The decision applies to all five counties where hunting was supposed to begin on January 2
Man arrested after revelation about slaughtered cows
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Man arrested after revelation about slaughtered cows

Dairy cows slaughtered – intervention on farm
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Dairy cows slaughtered – intervention on farm

An operation is underway at an Arlagård in Kalmar County after a feature in "Kalla fakta" where it emerged that dairy cows had been beaten and kicked, reports TV4 Nyheterna. Animals have been driven away on a truck
Robert Gustafsson says goodbye to Kalmar: "Sad"
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Robert Gustafsson says goodbye to Kalmar: "Sad"

Robert Gustafsson returns to the Krusenstiernska Teatern in Kalmar this summer. But the farce "Caught on the Net" will be the last in the historic city garden - which is no longer considered suitable as a theater stage
Wolf chased hunting dog – shot
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Wolf chased hunting dog – shot

A wolf that was pursuing a hunting dog was shot last Saturday in Klippan municipality.
Heavy cases see prison sentences for 13-year-olds
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Heavy cases see prison sentences for 13-year-olds

The government's proposal to place 13-year-olds in prison is met with strong opposition. Among the critics are influential bodies such as the Swedish Prosecution Authority and the police
This is how many wolves can be shot this winter
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This is how many wolves can be shot this winter

A total of 48 wolves may be shot in five counties during the licensed hunt that begins on January 2, 2026. However, there will be no wolf hunting in Värmland this winter
Wolf killed three alpacas
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Wolf killed three alpacas

Work on climate risks had to be discontinued
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Work on climate risks had to be discontinued

Most county administrative boards in the country have had to end or scale back their work on mapping areas at risk of flooding and landslides because funding has been cut.
Finnskogen in Värmland Nominated for World Heritage Status
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Finnskogen in Värmland Nominated for World Heritage Status

The County Administrative Board in Värmland applies to the National Heritage Board for the Värmland Finnskogen to be designated as a World Heritage Site, according to Kulturnytt on Sveriges Radio.
Toxins Persist Two Years After Marco Polo Oil Spill on Blekinge Coast
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Toxins Persist Two Years After Marco Polo Oil Spill on Blekinge Coast

Two years have passed since the major oil spill after the ferry Marco Polo ran aground. On the Blekinge coast, there are still heavily elevated levels of cancer-causing hydrocarbons
Supreme Court to Decide on Case Processing Time and European Court Practices
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Supreme Court to Decide on Case Processing Time and European Court Practices

How long is a reasonable time for authorities to process cases? And should Swedish courts relate to the European Court's practice? The questions will now be decided in the Supreme Court.
Alpaca Dies in Wolf Attack Near Skara
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Alpaca Dies in Wolf Attack Near Skara

Two alpacas were attacked by a wolf outside Skara over the weekend. One of the animals died from its injuries, reports Skaraborgs Allehanda
Tate Acquires Art by Sami Artist Anders Sunna
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Tate Acquires Art by Sami Artist Anders Sunna

Nytorgs Man Receives Animal Ban for Duck Neglect in Skåne
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Nytorgs Man Receives Animal Ban for Duck Neglect in Skåne

The serial rapist Nytorgsmannen has been given an animal ban after the County Administrative Board in Skåne found starved ducks on the farm of the house where he lived, reports Skånska Dagbladet.
Large Medieval Silver Treasure Discovered Near Stockholm
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Large Medieval Silver Treasure Discovered Near Stockholm

A private individual has found an unusually large silver treasure from early medieval times. The treasure was found in the Stockholm area and the County Administrative Board's archaeologists are now working on analyzing the find
Main Line Reopens October 6 After Västernorrland Train Derailment
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Main Line Reopens October 6 After Västernorrland Train Derailment

It will take almost three weeks before the train traffic can be fully in operation after two freight trains derailed in flood-affected Västernorrland. The Swedish Transport Administration expects that the Main Line through upper Norrland can be reopened for traffic on October 6, and the Ådalsbanan is expected to be able to reopen on September 28
Västernorrland Uses Satellite Support to Assess Flood Impact
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Västernorrland Uses Satellite Support to Assess Flood Impact

The massive floods in Västernorrland have prompted the County Administrative Board there to activate a support from the European satellite service Copernicus EMS.
SMHI Issues New Rain Warning for Flood-Hit Västernorrland
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SMHI Issues New Rain Warning for Flood-Hit Västernorrland

Västernorrland has been severely affected by floods. During the night towards Monday, the area can expect more rain, and a new warning has been issued by SMHI
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