The time between death and burial is increasing, according to new figures from Sweden's Authorized Funeral Homes. For these, it is a work environment issue to shorten the time, emphasizes federation chairman Ulf Lernéus.
SwedenIt was nearly six years since Lindsey Vonn last skied a downhill race. It didn't show in her comeback. The 40-year-old American finished sixth in Austrian S:t Anton.
SportsGraham Potter is back in Premier League. The 49-year-old Englishman, who previously made a success in Östersund, takes over as head coach in West Ham.
FootballThe Premier League club West Ham is sacking its coach Julen Lopetegui. Much suggests that Sweden-acquainted Graham Potter will replace him.
FootballThe Swedish Transport Administration has escalated to national alert level and is preparing extra resources around the country as large snowfalls and harsh cold are moving in over Sweden. We have had coordination with MSB and also at government level, says the Swedish Transport Administration's press chief Bengt Olsson.
Swedish politicsTwo boys in Södertälje and Gothenburg were taken to hospital on New Year's Eve after being injured by fireworks. A man in Karlskrona was also seriously injured by a firework.
SwedenIt will be quite windy both in the mountains and along the coast during the year's second-to-last day, warns SMHI. New Year's Eve skiing tourists will have to prepare for hard winds in combination with abundant snowfall.
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