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46 Lynx May Be Killed in Licensed Hunts Across Four Southern Swedish Counties

In March next year, licensed lynx hunting will take place in four counties in southern Sweden. A total of 46 lynx may be shot.

Low groundwater levels drive surge in well drilling across southern Sweden

Low groundwater levels have caused many wells to dry up. Concern about water supplies is keeping well-drilling companies busy. “There is significantly more work than usual,” says Mattias Gustafsson, CEO of the industry organization Borrföretagen.

SD loses in 285 municipalities after election setback, political scientist says it is a signal from voters

SD is the party that is losing the most in the parliamentary elections. The party is losing in 285 of Sweden's 290 municipalities. It is a surprisingly large decline, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.

Ebba Årsjö to undergo keyhole surgery to extend alpine career

The pain is now too much. Ebba Årsjö is to undergo keyhole surgery and hopes it will prolong her alpine career. I can't live the way I want otherwise.

IFK Göteborg surrender late lead in 1-1 draw with Elfsborg

IFK Göteborg looked to be on course for three important points against Elfsborg. Then the home team lost the lead late - Leo Östman equalized for 1-1 in the 90th minute.

Minute of silence in Västerås before match after Fagersta school shooting

Before the men’s Swedish match between Västerås and Kalmar, a minute’s silence was observed and the players wore black armbands to honor the victims of the school shooting in Fagersta.

Several Swedish waterways dry up as low water levels strain ecosystems

Rivers that have shrunk to puddles and endangered freshwater pearl mussels that have become stranded and urgently need to be moved - water levels in large parts of Sweden are currently very low. The entire ecosystem has to start over when it dries out, says limnologist Andreas Holmberg.

25-year-old seriously injured after e-scooter collision with car in Nybro