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Fredrik Holmberg Appointed Head of Swedish Land Survey Authority
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The National Land Survey Authority has got a new Director-General after the previous one was fired last year.
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Minister Calls Eleven-Hour Train Delay in Linköping "Terrible"
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Passengers had to spend the night on a train that stood still for eleven hours in Linköping between Wednesday and Thursday. It's obviously extremely bad
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Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals
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The Government wants to lower the requirement for how large a cash contribution is needed for a housing loan and abolish the extra amortization requirement. Private economists from several different banks give a thumbs up but at the same time raise a warning finger for new borrowers
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Sweden Proposes Raising Mortgage Ceiling to 90 Percent
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The Tidö parties propose easing the amortization requirement and a raised mortgage cap. Our starting point is that you should pay your debts, says Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party)
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Government Plans to Relax Coastal Protection Rules
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Under tomorrow's day, the government will decide on an investigation that will come up with proposals to further ease the existing coastal protection. This says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) during a press conference
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Future of Bromma Airport Under Government Investigation
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Sweden House Model Proposed for Easier Building Without Permits
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A so-called "Sweden House" is to be investigated by the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. The villa in "traditional Swedish style" is to be able to be built without a building permit throughout the country
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External Investigator to Examine the Land Survey Office
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The Government appoints an external investigator who, with the help of the Security Service, will get to the bottom of security breaches at the Land Survey Office. We take these issues seriously, says Minister for Housing Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats)
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Scania Secures Major 2,000-Bus Deal with Lagos, Nigeria
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Scania is to sell 2,000 biogas-powered buses to Lagos in Nigeria. The major order was finalized in connection with the Swedish trade office opening in Nigeria on Tuesday
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Sweden Allocates 71 Million Kronor to Support Helicopter Rescue Services
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The Government and the Sweden Democrats propose an allocation of 71 million kronor to the crisis-stricken Swedish Transport Administration. It is important in order for the ability to save human lives not to be weakened, says Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson (KD)
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Sweden Boosts National Land Survey Funding After Data Leak Scandal
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The Government is allocating 30 million kronor this year to the National Land Survey of Sweden following the scandal where the Director-General was dismissed and the agency was forced to close its archive.
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Sweden Raises A-Tractor Speed Limit to 45 km/h, Sparking Safety Concerns
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Swedish 15-year-olds will be allowed to drive epa-tractors at a speed of 45 kilometers per hour. This can lead to fewer hazardous overtakings – but also entails more risks, according to both the traffic association NTF and the research institute VTI
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Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks
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The 15-year limit appears to remain for A-tractors after positive signals from the EU's member states. The decisive negotiation takes place on Monday
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Stockholm's Eastern Link to be Negotiated
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The Social Democrats are demanding: Stop the closure of helicopter bases
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The government should open its wallet and stop the Swedish Maritime Administration's closure of helicopter bases and the decision to take an icebreaker out of service, the Social Democrats believe. To shut down two helicopter bases in the current security policy situation is not reasonable, says Peter Hultqvist (S)
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The Minister: The Swedish Maritime Administration's situation is worrying
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The Swedish Transport Agency is planning drastic cutbacks to manage this year's budget – including closing helicopter bases and taking an icebreaker out of service. Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson says it is "of utmost importance that the core of the Swedish Transport Agency's essential services maintains a satisfactory level"
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After the Crisis – The Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority Demands 30 Million
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10,000 requested documents are pending at the Land Survey Office with waiting times of up to three months. This is after e-services were shut down urgently due to security breaches
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The government wants to simplify building regulations
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From and including this autumn, it will be possible to make extensions of up to 30 square meters without a building permit. Housing associations will also find it easier to build extensions
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Orange warning for undercooled rain
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The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) is expanding the orange warning for undercooled rain to large parts of Östergötland, Jönköping County, and Kronoberg. The warning applies from the night to Friday morning at 9 am
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The Government is Demanded to Answer Questions about the Land Survey Office
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The Constitutional Committee (KU) demands answers to several questions from the government about the security breaches at the National Land Survey, writes Expressen.
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The Green Light for the Norrbotniabanan
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The Government gives the green light for the start of construction of the Norrbotniabanan railway between Dåva and Skellefteå. At the same time, eleven additional infrastructure projects receive the green light
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Road Conditions Can Determine Winter Tire Requirements – Not Dates
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The Government wants to change the rules for winter tires. In one of the proposals to be sent for consideration, the date limit is completely abolished
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Minister reported to the Constitutional Committee due to security breaches
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Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats) is reported to the Constitutional Committee by the Centre Party and the Social Democrats, writes Altinget.
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The Government Gives the Green Light for Mine in Kiruna
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The environmental permit was already in place at home. Now, the government has in practice run over Kiruna municipality
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