Gävleborg

Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Svealand and Southern Norrland

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns that it may become windy in parts of the country during Friday evening.

Walpurgis Eve Festivities in Uppsala Persist Despite Triple Murder

The murders in Uppsala do not stop the Walpurgis Night celebrations in Uppsala, which annually attract more than 100,000 visitors. This is the biggest thing that happens in my life every year. This is my favorite holiday, says student Joni af Uhr.

Fire at Gevalia Coffee Roastery in Gävle Forces Evacuation

Truls Möregårdh Balances Hectic Schedule Amid SM Finals Victory

South Korea, Eslöv, Halmstad, China and back to Sweden. The Swedish World Championship seventh Truls Möregårdh has had a least to say hectic schedule in April. It takes a toll on the forces, says the table tennis star after the 4-1 victory in the first match of the SM finals against Söderhamn.

Easter Travel: Tips to Navigate Busy Roads Safely

Intensive traffic and greater risk of accidents. Easter is one of the year's major travel holidays and one of the worst in accident statistics. Everyone is urged to be extra cautious on the roads, or wait a little with departure.

Tenant Sentenced to Six Years for Arson in Edsbyn House Fire

Wind Farm Cable Approval Granted but Vattenfall Faces Cost Hurdle

The Government grants permission for the power cables to a new offshore wind farm outside Falkenberg. But Vattenfall will have to foot the bill – which means the project may never happen.

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

In five years, more than 12,000 leisure homes have been damaged so severely by natural disasters that insurance money has been paid out. Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling believes that many homebuyers have poor knowledge of the risks. The knowledge is quite low, says sustainability manager Per Sangrud.