The National Audit Office examines Anna Kinberg Batra
The National Audit Office is launching an investigation into Stockholm County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra following the dismissal of Deputy County Governor Åsa Ryding, reports Aftonbladet.
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One Step Closer to a New Old Mine in Stekenjokk
The County Administrative Board of Västerbotten says yes to Vilhelmina Minerals' mining in Stekenjokk. The controversial mine, which has been closed for 36 years, may soon be in use again.
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Over 70 bears shot in the first hours of the hunt
This year's bear hunt began in the morning. A total of 486 bears are allowed to be shot. After just a few hours, 71 bears had already been felled, reports Svensk Jakt.
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Fine prospects for this year's crayfishing
Crab enthusiasts can sleep soundly. Early reports suggest it will be a good year for crab fishing – although somewhat delayed. I haven't received any alarm reports lately. Now it's just a matter of catching crabs and eating, says crab expert Patrik Bohman.
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Over 40 sheep killed in suspected wolf attack
Over 40 sheep have been killed in a suspected wolf attack in Sala municipality, local media reports.
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The breed banned abroad is increasing in Sweden
The breed American Bully XL has been banned abroad after several attacks. In Sweden, the breed's popularity is increasing - but also the number of dogs that need to be rehomed. It's almost a hundred percent increase, says Johnny Kroneld at the dog protection association Hundstallet.
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The Champagne Wreck off Öland Becomes an Ancient Monument
Champagne bottles and soda water were found in a shipwreck off Öland at the end of July. Now, the County Administrative Board of Blekinge has declared the wreck a historic relic, which is believed to be from the late 19th century.
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She has saved hundreds of dumped goldfish
Suddenly, there were a lot of goldfish in a shallow, oxygen-poor pond in Gothenburg. Marine biologist Cheyenne van Keeken has picked up more than 400, and managed to rescue most of them. Animal cruelty, she says about releasing fish in such a place. But it's not uncommon for fish to be placed there illegally.
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Wolf shot during attack – many sheep killed
A wolf was shot during an attack in a sheep pasture north of Karlsborg in Västra Götaland on Friday. 21 sheep are dead after the attack, which was the second in a few days in the county.
Crime
Wreck discovery off Öland: Champagne and soda water
A shipwreck believed to be from the mid-19th century has been found off Öland – filled with champagne bottles and soda water, several media outlets report.
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The Court Grants Permit for Wind Power in Kattegat
The wind farm Galene off the coast of Halland, at the height of Varberg, can be granted Natura 2000 permission. This is announced by the Land and Environment Court in Vänersborg in a verdict on Monday.
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SMHI: Then we issue a warning
Rain or sunshine? It's not always the case that the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute's (SMHI) weather forecasts are entirely accurate. But it's not the weather itself that's the focus when a yellow warning is issued. It's actually the consequences we're warning about, says Therese Fougman, meteorologist at SMHI.
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Hundreds of thousands of kronor to those affected by PFAS
People who have drunk water contaminated by PFAS will receive compensation paid out by the municipality-owned Ronneby Environment and Technology, reports P4 Blekinge. In total, 17 people will receive around 28,000 kronor each.
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The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings
2,000 bear scat samples. This is how many the County Administrative Board in Västerbotten hopes to receive when it now urges the general public to collect bear droppings.
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Measures against Batra's authority rejected
Anna Kinberg Batra, Governor of Stockholm, promised to investigate the work environment at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm. When nothing happened, the Chief Safety Representative filed a complaint with the Work Environment Authority – which now announces that they will not take it further.
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