Very high fire risk across large parts of Sweden as hot, dry weather continues
The hot and dry weather has caused a very high fire risk in large parts of the country, and in some areas an extremely high one.
Sweden
SMHI expands forest fire warning to almost all of Norrland coast
SMHI is drastically expanding its alert regarding the risk of forest and land fires. Starting Tuesday, almost the entire Norrland coast will be affected, and during the week the fire risk area may cover an even larger area in the north.
Sweden
Gotland warns of pine processionary moth larvae found near wind turbine
Thousands of caterpillars of the pine processionary moth have been discovered at a wind turbine on Gotland. The county administrative board is warning about the caterpillars, whose barbed hairs can cause itching and rashes.
Sweden
German campers drive record summer at Swedish campsites
The camping season in Sweden is in full swing, and the number of commercial tourist nights for this type of accommodation looks set to beat last year's record, according to the industry organization Swedish Camping.
Business
SMHI warns of water shortage risk in 11 counties
Shower in the sea and pee in the bush. There is now a risk of water shortages in groundwater reservoirs and waterways in eleven counties.
Sweden
SMHI warns of heavy rain and strong winds as trains are cancelled in southern Sweden
There is a risk of both torrential rain and strong winds in parts of southern Sweden this afternoon, warns SMHI. Trains are being cancelled on several routes and the Swedish Transport Administration is raising its preparedness. Locally, there is a risk of serious consequences, says meteorologist Erik Höjgård-Olsen.
Sweden
Tilde Björfors revives circus magic in new family show The Magician
Circus director Tilde Björfors opens the tent for a new round of circus magic. Together with artists from Cirkus Cirkör's pioneering days, she promises aerial acrobatics, tightrope walking and spellbinding performances. It will be magic at the highest level, says Tilde Björfors.
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Flower shops and galleries seek alcohol permits after food rule change
A flower shop, a clothing store and a gallery are among those who want to serve beer and wine after the food requirement was lifted. However, applications in several places have so far been fewer than expected.
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