Sun kinks and bleeding asphalt continue to cause problems in summer traffic. SJ has canceled several departures - other trains are running at reduced speed. "We have a challenging day ahead of us," says the Swedish Transport Administration's press spokesperson Peter Jonsson.
SwedenSMHI has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Stockholm, Jönköping and Karlstad are among the cities that can expect three days when the temperature will exceed 30 degrees.
SwedenThe 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.
BusinessShower in the sea and pee in the bush. There is now a risk of water shortages in groundwater reservoirs and waterways in eleven counties.
SwedenA severe thunderstorm swept across the country on Sunday, with more than 10,000 lightning strikes recorded. The worst hit was in the southern part of the country.
SwedenThe train line between Gothenburg and Borås will remain closed until July 16, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
SwedenNow it will be cheaper to take public transport for six months. At least 16 of the country's 21 regions are cutting fares, according to a survey conducted by TT. "I'm happy that prices will be reduced, but the problem is that we haven't had time to prepare. Now we risk increased congestion," says Jakop Dalunde (MP), regional councillor for transport in Stockholm.
SwedenThe bird flu outbreak killed 700 black-backed gulls in the Kalmar area in the summer of 2023. But the birds that survived have developed long-lasting protection against the virus, a new study shows.
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