Government launches inquiry to give homeowners more influence over densification
The government is appointing an inquiry to make proposals on how "careless densification" in residential areas can be limited.
Swedish politicsThe government is appointing an inquiry to make proposals on how "careless densification" in residential areas can be limited.
Swedish politicsThe Christian Democrats (KD) are shutting the door on broad infrastructure agreements as long as the Social Democrats (S) do not want to invest more in road maintenance.
SwedenI'm out. After a spring of anger and doubt, media and MAGA figure Tucker Carlson is leaving the Republican Party. He has long been one of Donald Trump's most high-profile supporters.
WorldMunicipalities can financially support families with children so they can buy a single-family home. This is a solution that government investigators point to to spur construction of single-family homes.
Swedish politicsOn July 1st, it will be easier for everyone who lives in a tenant-owned apartment to sublet. However, not everyone is happy with the change. "This is sad," says HSB chairman Johan Nyhus.
BusinessThe government is proposing a support package of 500 million kronor for aviation, which is under severe pressure from high fuel prices. This will mean lower ticket prices, says Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD).
BusinessThe government is now presenting its national plan to upgrade Sweden's infrastructure. All potholes and other items in the road network's maintenance backlog are to be addressed by 2037. But for the railways, it will take longer before the debt is paid off.
Swedish politicsThe Gothenburg West Link has been delayed and has become more expensive. According to the latest forecast, construction of the commuter rail tunnel is estimated to cost 71 billion kronor - and now the government is contributing 7.6 billion kronor to the financing.
Swedish politicsThe Swedish icebreaker fleet is aging. The government is now investing 4.1 billion kronor to acquire more icebreakers, Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) told TT.
Swedish politicsThe government has decided to start construction on several major road and railway projects in different parts of the country. "We are now giving the go-ahead for infrastructure investments totaling just over SEK 50 billion," said Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD) at a press conference.
Swedish politicsTucker Carlson was one of Donald Trump's most high-profile supporters. Now the war with Iran has caused him to change course. He says on his podcast, "I'm sorry I misled people; it wasn't intentional."
World politics91 percent of trains arrived on time in March - the highest figure in several years. Record-breaking hot weather has had an impact - but the Swedish Transport Administration and the government also point to new working methods and upgrades to the railways.
Swedish politicsThey are influential talk show hosts and MAGA personalities who are considered to have contributed to Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. But now Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Joe Rogan are angry. "I'm so sick of this shit," Kelly said the other day on her podcast.
World politicsA chaotic winter two years ago with cancelled trains led to trust in SJ falling to record lows. But the mistakes will not be repeated this year, promises SJ CEO Monica Lingegård. We are much better prepared, she says.
BusinessThe Christian Democrats want to expand the tax deduction to also include the construction of new single-family homes.
SwedenThe disputed peth tests should no longer be the basis for revoking driver's licenses, proposes the Transport Agency. The rule change will now be sent out for review.
SwedenIt will take 25 years to keep up with the maintenance of the country's railways. This is stated by the Swedish Transport Administration in a "historically large investment" in Swedish infrastructure. We could shut down the railway system and maintain it faster, but then we would lose many benefits, says Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Andreas Carlson (KD).
Swedish politicsThe Prison and Probation Service receives new funds in the state budget to manage the expansion of prison places. Next year, the allocations will be increased by 819 million kronor.
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