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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. .

The National Audit Office examines Anna Kinberg Batra

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.

One Step Closer to a New Old Mine in Stekenjokk

123 dogs taken into custody – lived in misery

The amount of urine and feces made it difficult to breathe. Cages with dogs were stacked on top of each other.

123 dogs taken into custody – lived in misery

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.

Over 70 bears shot in the first hours of the hunt

Protective Hunting of a Wolf that has Approached in Dalarna

The County Administrative Board in Dalarna has decided on protective hunting of a wolf that has been roaming around Smedjebacken, writes [Nya Ludvika tidning](https://www. nyaludvikatidning.

Protective Hunting of a Wolf that has Approached in Dalarna

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.

Fine prospects for this year's crayfishing

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. .

Over 40 sheep killed in suspected wolf attack

High toxin levels in mussels after oil spill

The oil that leaked from the grounded ferry Marco Polo off Blekinge last autumn has poisoned blue mussels in the area. The toxin levels in them are so high that even animals that eat the mussels can be harmed, reports [Blekinge Läns Tidning](https://www.

High toxin levels in mussels after oil spill

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.

The breed banned abroad is increasing in Sweden

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.

The Champagne Wreck off Öland Becomes an Ancient Monument

Protective hunting of wolf after attacks on sheep

The County Administrative Board in Västra Götaland has decided on protective hunting of a young male wolf after attacks on sheep, writes the authority in a press release. As recently as July 25, two dead sheep were found in Alboga near Herrljunga.

Protective hunting of wolf after attacks on sheep

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.

She has saved hundreds of dumped goldfish

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.

Wolf shot during attack – many sheep killed

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. .

Wreck discovery off Öland: Champagne and soda water

Brown seawater in Bohuslän – okay to bathe

Brown seawater reminiscent of water in smaller lakes is currently meeting bathers in Bohuslän. But the water is safe to bathe in, writes [Bohusläningen.

Brown seawater in Bohuslän – okay to bathe

"No to Protective Hunting of Wolf in Västervik"

It will still be no to protective hunting of the wolf that killed sheep in Västervik municipality, reports [Västervikstidningen](https://vt. se/nyheter/vastervik/artikel/domstolens-beslut-om-vargens-ode/jow6zogl).

"No to Protective Hunting of Wolf in Västervik"

Woodpecker pair to be hunted after costly damages

Two woodpeckers outside Skellefteå are said to have caused damage to a residential house worth around 50,000 kronor. Now, the County Administrative Board is granting protective hunting of the two woodpeckers, despite the species, the great spotted woodpecker, being protected, reports [P4 Västerbotten](https://sverigesradio.

Woodpecker pair to be hunted after costly damages

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.

The Court Grants Permit for Wind Power in Kattegat

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.

SMHI: Then we issue a warning

Asatru believers can get their first burial ground in Sweden

Believers in Asatru can get their own burial ground in Karlstad diocese. In 2023, the Nordic Asa Society applied for a special burial ground for believers in Asatru to be established in Karlstad diocese.

Asatru believers can get their first burial ground in Sweden

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.

Hundreds of thousands of kronor to those affected by PFAS

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.

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

Built a disc golf course – damaged Iron Age graves

The Värnamo municipality was going to build a disc golf course but damaged an ancient monument. The damage is extensive after the municipality's blunder, experts conclude after inspecting the burial ground.

Built a disc golf course – damaged Iron Age graves

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.

Measures against Batra's authority rejected