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New proposal would abolish building permit requirement for single-family homes

New proposal would abolish building permit requirement for single-family homes

Thu 11 Jun 2026 13:00 CEST

An exemption from building permits for single-family homes and a house model approved in every municipality are the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's proposals for legislative changes that will give more people access to houses.

How the government and Sweden Democrats want to build prisons quickly

How the government and Sweden Democrats want to build prisons quickly

Tue 3 Feb 2026 10:18 CET

It will be faster to expand prisons. At the same time, it will be easier to convert premises and attics into housing, the government and the Sweden Democrats (SD) propose in three referrals to the Council on Legislation on housing

Boy Band Tribute on Tour

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Boy Band Tribute on Tour

Mon 3 Feb 2025 10:00 CET

After Mellosuccess: Björnzone reunites

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After Mellosuccess: Björnzone reunites

Fri 29 Nov 2024 08:37 CET

They made a success in Melodifestivalen's interval act in the final in March. Now Björnzone is making a comeback – with a Christmas song