Blekinge

Passenger Boat Runs Aground in Karlskrona, 89 Evacuated Safely

Teen Sentenced for Smuggling Weapons Over Öresund Bridge in Taxi

A lone 15-year-old who took a taxi over the Öresund Bridge in November last year caught the attention of customs personnel. His luggage turned out to be filled with sharp weapons, which he had picked up in Copenhagen.

Emma Bouvin Debuts Novel Exploring Family Dynamics and Inheritance

As Middle East correspondent she portrays the war in Gaza. Now Emma Bouvin debuts with a novel that portrays the struggles that can arise in a family around an inherited summer cottage.

Mjällby Tops League After Stroud's Key Performance Against Sirius

Series-leading Mjällby are flying forward. Sirius were dismissed on away ground after 2–1 and yet another impressive performance from the yellow-blacks.

Marco Polo Oil Spill Case Closed by Swedish Accident Investigation Authority

The shipping company TT-Line has taken note of the recommendations after the major oil spill from the vessel Marco Polo which ran aground off Blekinge in October 2023. This is assessed by the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority which is now closing the case.

Gais Ends 13-Year Penalty Drought to Defeat Hammarby 3-2

Hammarby suffered a heavy loss in the Allsvenskan gold struggle away against Gais. The Gothenburg team won 3-2 after being awarded their first penalty in the top series in almost 13 years.

Seawater Desalination Gains Traction in Swedish Municipalities

Dry winters, low groundwater levels, water shortage and irrigation bans. To secure the drinking water supply, several municipalities on the mainland are now considering purifying seawater into drinking water.

Seven Swedish Regions Achieve HPV Vaccination Goal to Combat Cervical Cancer

Seven regions in Sweden have achieved the goal of vaccinating so many young women against the hpv virus that cervical cancer can be eradicated, show figures from the Cancer Centre.