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Protective hunting authorized in Svenljunga after several wolf attacks
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Protective hunting authorized in Svenljunga after several wolf attacks

The County Administrative Board has authorized protective hunting in Svenljunga municipality after four wolf attacks since May 10, reports SVT Väst.
Alarm about high PFAS levels in meat at Landvetter
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Alarm about high PFAS levels in meat at Landvetter

High levels of PFAS have been measured in wild boar and deer shot between Landvetter Airport and Västra Ingsjön. The County Administrative Board now advises against eating meat from the area
394 bears allowed to be killed - decision faces strong criticism
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394 bears allowed to be killed - decision faces strong criticism

The licensed bear hunt begins on August 21. A total of 394 bears may be shot in this year's licensed hunt, which corresponds to 14 percent of the population
40 blood tests on the dolphin Luna - veterinarian reported to County Administrative Board
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40 blood tests on the dolphin Luna - veterinarian reported to County Administrative Board

Luna, a dolphin at Kolmården Zoo, underwent about 40 blood tests and was given antibiotics that caused adverse symptoms. Now a veterinarian at the zoo is being reported to the county administrative board, Norrköpings Tidningar writes
Pony euthanized after wolf attack in Skåne
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Pony euthanized after wolf attack in Skåne

A pony was euthanized after being attacked by a wolf in Ystad municipality on Tuesday night. The attack was captured on surveillance camera
The Pacific oyster, enemy of bathers, may become the sea sausage
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The Pacific oyster, enemy of bathers, may become the sea sausage

They are sharp and spreading rapidly along Sweden's west coast. The invasive Pacific oyster is changing the ecosystem and making it unusable for bathers
The enemy of bathers may become the sea sausage
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The enemy of bathers may become the sea sausage

They are sharp and are spreading rapidly along Sweden's west coast. The invasive Pacific oyster is changing the ecosystem and making it unsuitable for bathers
Woman waited two years for a decision on a bridge - the state is acquitted by the Supreme Court
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Woman waited two years for a decision on a bridge - the state is acquitted by the Supreme Court

A woman waited over two years for a decision on permission to build a bridge. She sued the state - which was acquitted by the Supreme Court
Social Democrat Gunnel Jonsson resigns after criticized housing deal
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Social Democrat Gunnel Jonsson resigns after criticized housing deal

The house of the woman with dementia was sold off-market to a municipal councillor. Now the party colleague is resigning after criticism over the conflict of interest, reports P4 Västerbotten
Gävleborg County Administrative Board to plan nuclear power facility in Gävle
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Gävleborg County Administrative Board to plan nuclear power facility in Gävle

Earlier this May, the government received an application to build a new nuclear power plant in the municipality of Gävle. Now the county administrative board has been tasked with developing plans for the facility
Fox attacks outside Norrköping, cat killed
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Fox attacks outside Norrköping, cat killed

In Krokek, outside Norrköping, foxes have terrified cat owners after several attacks, P4 Östergötland reports.
Dogs in cages with feces in Halmstad - woman sentenced
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Dogs in cages with feces in Halmstad - woman sentenced

A woman was convicted by Halmstad District Court of animal cruelty after keeping dogs in small cages in her home.
Silver treasure found in Stockholm area acquired by National Heritage Board for four million kronor
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Silver treasure found in Stockholm area acquired by National Heritage Board for four million kronor

A private individual found a large silver hoard dating to the early Middle Ages. The National Antiquities Board has now decided to acquire the find - for four million kronor
Conflict over Hilma af Klint's work resolved as paintings to remain on public display
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Conflict over Hilma af Klint's work resolved as paintings to remain on public display

The board members of the Hilma af Klint Foundation have finally agreed that the artist's works can continue to be displayed to the public.
Worrying crayfish findings - bathers and boat owners urged to wash equipment
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Worrying crayfish findings - bathers and boat owners urged to wash equipment

A new species of crustacean originating in the Pacific Ocean has been found off Husum in the municipality of Örnsköldsvik. The find is the first in Sweden
Stockholm's ban on gasoline and diesel cars in the city centre stopped again
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Stockholm's ban on gasoline and diesel cars in the city centre stopped again

The County Administrative Board has once again blocked Stockholm Municipality's ban on gasoline and diesel cars in a small zone of the city.
Green dreams meet dark mystery on Svartön in Luleå
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Green dreams meet dark mystery on Svartön in Luleå

A black island is set to become a green hub when Luleå's large industrial complex is rebuilt. Now the project is being shaken by 24 mysterious cases of illness at the construction site
More bars expected in Sweden - green light today
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More bars expected in Sweden - green light today

More and different types of bars are expected once pubs no longer need a kitchen to serve alcohol on June 1. This is expected to open the door to beach bars, wine bars and the occasional beer garden
DNA analysis shows wolf was behind foal attack outside Umeå
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DNA analysis shows wolf was behind foal attack outside Umeå

DNA analysis shows that a wolf was behind the attack that killed a foal outside Umeå, reports P4 Västerbotten.
SSAB worker at Luleå construction site had traces of toxic gases in his blood
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SSAB worker at Luleå construction site had traces of toxic gases in his blood

A man who worked at SSAB's construction site in Luleå had traces of toxic gases in his blood when he sought medical treatment in early April, SVT Norrbotten reports.
Green dreams meet dark mystery on Svartön in Luleå as 24 workers fall ill
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Green dreams meet dark mystery on Svartön in Luleå as 24 workers fall ill

"A black island is set to become a green hub when Luleå's large industrial complex is rebuilt. Now the investment is being shaken by 24 mysterious cases of illness at the construction site
Question marks remain, SSAB's test results show nothing
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Question marks remain, SSAB's test results show nothing

Work to determine what made employees in SSAB's Luleå area sick continues. The test results that the County Administrative Board in Norrbotten has now received show nothing
Police ask for help after illnesses at SSAB in Luleå
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Police ask for help after illnesses at SSAB in Luleå

The police have launched a preliminary investigation into the illnesses that affected SSAB in Luleå and are now asking people who experienced symptoms to come forward.
Bear attack outside Umeå - newborn foal eaten
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Bear attack outside Umeå - newborn foal eaten

P4 Västerbotten reports that a bear is believed to have entered a horse paddock and attacked a newborn foal.
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