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The Environmental Zone in Stockholm City Remains on Hold

It looks bleak for the environmental zone in Stockholm, which the red-green government in the city wants to introduce. This since the Transport Agency put its foot down on the issue.

The Environmental Zone in Stockholm City Remains on Hold

Invasive species found - prohibited since 2016

The invasive alien species water wisteria has been discovered in Sweden for the first time, according to the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV). Water wisteria – an aquatic plant – originates from South America and was a popular aquarium plant.

Invasive species found - prohibited since 2016

Stockholm fails to meet national environmental goals - "serious"

The County Administrative Board in Stockholm is having difficulty meeting the national environmental goals. Only two out of sixteen appear to be achievable by 2030.

Stockholm fails to meet national environmental goals - "serious"

Wolf refused to back down – was shot dead

A wolf was shot dead when it approached a hunting party in the forests around Seglingsberg in Surahammar municipality in Västmanland, reports VLT. .

Wolf refused to back down – was shot dead

Untreated sewage water flowed out – police report filed

In the beginning of November, 2. 3 million liters of untreated wastewater flowed directly into Lake Tiken in Småland.

Untreated sewage water flowed out – police report filed

Nuclear Power to Replace Nature Reserve

The planned new nuclear reactors at Ringhals will not fit. At least not if the nature reserve on the Väröhalvön is to remain.

Nuclear Power to Replace Nature Reserve

After the Northvolt Crisis - The City Wants to See a New Investment

Make Skellefteå a center for electrification and battery production in Sweden. This message is conveyed by several parties in a letter to the government.

After the Northvolt Crisis - The City Wants to See a New Investment

Ban on Petrol Cars in Stockholm City Halted

The ban on diesel and petrol cars in Stockholm city centre was to be introduced at the turn of the year. Now, the County Administrative Board is putting the decision on hold pending further notice, as several companies operating in the area have appealed.

Ban on Petrol Cars in Stockholm City Halted

Sniffing dogs to hunt troublesome flatworm

In Skåne, dogs are being trained to sniff out the invasive flatworm Obama nungara, reports Sydsvenskan. The Environmental Protection Agency takes the findings of flatworms seriously and has turned to the government with demands for emergency measures.

Sniffing dogs to hunt troublesome flatworm

Controversial Mine Permit Revoked

The Land and Environment Court approved the company Svenska Vanadin's application for vanadium mining in Hudiksvall Municipality in September 2022. Several parties appealed the decision, including the County Administrative Board and private actors.

Controversial Mine Permit Revoked

Large Viking treasure found – submitted anonymously

A large silver treasure from the Viking Age has been submitted to the County Administrative Board in Jönköping – finally. The silver was found, in an illegal manner, several years ago.

Large Viking treasure found – submitted anonymously

Wolf shot in Skaraborg

On Saturday, a wolf was shot to death outside Mariestad, reports [P4 Skaraborg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/varg-skjuten-till-dods-under-jaktpass).

Wolf shot in Skaraborg

Northvolt to Apply for Swedish Reconstruction as Well

The crisis-stricken battery manufacturer has applied for corporate restructuring in the USA – but plans to do so also in Sweden. Such a step could provide entitlement to state salary guarantee.

Northvolt to Apply for Swedish Reconstruction as Well

Multiple dogs injured – protective hunting of lynx

Several dogs have been attacked and injured by lynxes in the areas around Sävsjö. Now the County Administrative Board has announced a protective hunt for lynxes, reports local media.

Multiple dogs injured – protective hunting of lynx

Nine sheep killed by wolf in Töreboda

Nine sheep have been killed by a wolf in Töreboda, reports [Skaraborgs Nyheter](https://www. skaraborgsnyheter.

Nine sheep killed by wolf in Töreboda

Invasive Flatworm Found at Three Nurseries

The invasive flatworm Obama nungara has been found at three Scanian plant nurseries, according to the County Administrative Board of Skåne. .

Invasive Flatworm Found at Three Nurseries

Invasive cannibal flatworm found in Malmö

The invasive flatworm Obama nungara has been discovered in central Malmö. "This is a species that is potentially very harmful", says Cajza Eriksson, coordinator for the work against invasive species in Skåne, in a press release from the county administrative board.

Invasive cannibal flatworm found in Malmö

The Fight Against Waste Crime Intensifies

The waste management industry is pointed out as a high-risk area for crime – and now the authorities' work against fraud is to be intensified. In a first coordinated effort in Stockholm County, deficiencies were found in over half of the controls.

The Fight Against Waste Crime Intensifies

Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect

Anna Kinberg Batra did not make a mistake when she bought out the county director Åsa Ryding for 2. 2 million kronor according to the National Audit Office, reports P4 Stockholm.

Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect

Hunters can now sell wild boar to private individuals

From today, hunters are allowed to sell wild boar and wild boar meat to private individuals. The hunter needs to undergo training via the County Administrative Board and be registered in the wild boar hunter register.

Hunters can now sell wild boar to private individuals

Wolf shot in Sörmland – protective hunt over

A wolf has been shot during a protective hunt in Sörmland, reports [P4 Sörmland](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/varg-skjuten-skyddsjakten-avslutad).

Wolf shot in Sörmland – protective hunt over

Anna Kinberg Batra scandal affected David Batra's new TV series

During the recording of David Batra's new TV series, his wife Anna Kinberg Batra had to resign. The chaos preceding her resignation is now depicted in the program.

Anna Kinberg Batra scandal affected David Batra's new TV series

Jönköping was wrong about electric scooters – and right

The Municipality of Jönköping was wrong to require a police permit for the rental of electric scooters, the Administrative Court of Appeal believes. But the municipality is still satisfied.

Jönköping was wrong about electric scooters – and right

Now Wolverines Can Be Hunted Again

The temporarily paused license hunting of wolverines in Jämtland has been resumed, reports [Swedish Hunting. ](https://svenskjakt.

Now Wolverines Can Be Hunted Again