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Major Shareholder: Will Continue to Support Northvolt

One of the major shareholders in crisis-stricken Northvolt, Harald Mix, states that he will continue to support the battery manufacturer with capital, reports Ekonomiekot on Sveriges Radio. "Most serious assessors see what an important role a company like Northvolt plays for European competitiveness and the transformation of the automotive industry.
Major Shareholder: Will Continue to Support Northvolt

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Crisis-stricken Northvolt is laying off 1,600 employees, of which 1,000 are in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. Now, union representatives are warning that the number may be higher, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.
The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Northvolt: This is what has happened

On Monday, Northvolt laid off 1,600 of its employees in Sweden. Here is the background to the battery giant's crisis.
Northvolt: This is what has happened

Municipalities want to set up more air raid sirens

Since the war in Ukraine broke out, applications from municipalities to MSB to set up more "Hesa Fredrik" have increased. This [reports Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.
Municipalities want to set up more air raid sirens

Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave

1,600 people will be leaving the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt. This concerns 1,000 employees in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm.
Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave

Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one

People who came from other countries to work at crisis-stricken Northvolth have been laid off on the first day, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .
Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one

The Royal Court to Receive More Funding Next Year

The Royal Court and State gets an increased allocation of 27 million kronor in next year's budget, according to sources for [Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/kallor-mer-pengar-till-kungahuset).
The Royal Court to Receive More Funding Next Year

SVT employees join shutdown protest

Employees at SVT are joining their SR colleagues' protests against the plans to shut down the public service companies' joint research department and library. .
SVT employees join shutdown protest

Northvolt receives support from Volkswagen

Crisis-stricken Northvolt is supported by one of its major shareholders, German Volkswagen. To the news agency Bloomberg, a spokesperson states that the company is now backing Northvolt's production plans.
Northvolt receives support from Volkswagen

Suspect for apartment fire – 40 people evacuated

Around 40 people had to be evacuated when a so-called modular house in Skellefteå was completely destroyed during the night towards Sunday, reports Västerbottens-Kuriren. One person is suspected of gross negligence.
Suspect for apartment fire – 40 people evacuated

SVT and SR critical of public service inquiry

On Friday, SVT and SR submitted their comments on the public service committee's investigation. SVT strongly criticizes the proposal for financing and SR sees it as a "gradual dismantling" of Sveriges Radio.
SVT and SR critical of public service inquiry

SR Employees Protest Against Cuts

155 employees at Sveriges Radio have signed a petition against the plans to shut down the joint research department and library of the public service companies, writes [Journalisten](https://www. journalisten.
SR Employees Protest Against Cuts

The Murder in Skärholmen: Weapon Found

The police have found the weapon they suspect was used in the fatal shooting in Skärholmen, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. It was on 10 April this year that a 39-year-old father was shot dead in front of his son in Skärholmen.
The Murder in Skärholmen: Weapon Found

New SR Cuts May Affect Research

Swedish Radio's Administration, SRF, is to save 16 million kronor per year, reports the newspaper Journalisten. Twenty people have been notified, but how many will have to be laid off is unclear.
New SR Cuts May Affect Research

Proposal for lower tax on small breweries

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to lower the tax on beer from small breweries, according to [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/tidopartierna-foreslar-sankt-alkoholskatt-pa-ol-fran-smabryggerier).
Proposal for lower tax on small breweries

Ash about Avicii: Haven't been able to mourn

He was the man behind Avicii, but got harsh criticism for having pushed the world star too hard. Now he tells about the difficult time after the star DJ's death.
Ash about Avicii: Haven't been able to mourn

The Summer Hits That Have Been Played the Most on the Radio

It's Swedish at the top when Sveriges Radio's P3 summarizes the summer's most played songs. Molly Sandén reigns supreme on the list with her "Slutet av sommarn".
The Summer Hits That Have Been Played the Most on the Radio

Criticism of efforts during snow chaos and oil spill

Both in the snow chaos on E22 in Skåne and after the oil spill off the coast of Blekinge, the authorities acted too slowly and inefficiently, according to a new report from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), reports SR Ekot. .
Criticism of efforts during snow chaos and oil spill

Swedish Icebreaker Reaches Unexplored Fjord

The Swedish icebreaker Oden has reached a place where no one has been before - namely Victoria Fjord on northern Greenland. > You have to get through the Lincoln Sea, which is the area in the Arctic with the toughest ice conditions.
Swedish Icebreaker Reaches Unexplored Fjord

Multiple Young People Detained in Denmark Had LVU

Several of the young Swedes who are detained in Denmark, suspected of being behind the recent violent crimes in the neighboring country, have been the subject of social interventions in Sweden. This is shown by an investigation conducted by [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio.
Multiple Young People Detained in Denmark Had LVU

SR's US Podcast Doubles Up Ahead of the Election

In connection with the US election in the fall, there will be double the amount of "USA-podden" in Sveriges Radio. Starting today, Friday August 23, two episodes a week will be released, on Wednesdays and Fridays.
SR's US Podcast Doubles Up Ahead of the Election

Taking Court Action to Stop Herring Fishing

The EU's fisheries ministers pushed through continued herring fishing in the Baltic Sea this year, contrary to the EU Commission's proposal. Now, Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB), which brings together environmental organizations around the Baltic Sea, is demanding that the EU Court of Justice annul the decision – and immediately stop all herring fishing, [reports Vetenskapsradion](https://sverigesradio.
Taking Court Action to Stop Herring Fishing

The Police's Effort Against Gang Violence is Being Shut Down

The police's special event Frigg will be shut down, reports [Sveriges radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/polisens-sarskilda-handelse-frigg-laggs-ner).
The Police's Effort Against Gang Violence is Being Shut Down

Karolinska University Hospital Reports Doctors to the Police for Bribery Offenses

A preliminary investigation has been initiated against four doctors at Karolinska University Hospital in Region Stockholm who are suspected of bribery and disloyalty to their principal, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. .
Karolinska University Hospital Reports Doctors to the Police for Bribery Offenses
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