A young man died and several people were seriously injured when a public transport bus overturned on Highway 25 between Växjö and Alvesta. Around 40 people were on board.
SwedenThis year, many households will feel the sting of higher water and sewerage prices. Water and sewerage tariffs are being sharply increased in many parts of the country, a new report shows. Municipalities are passing the bill on to households instead of taking responsibility for the cost, says Björn Berggren, chairman of the Nils Holgersson group behind the report.
BusinessThe government is identifying Sollefteå Hospital, which is threatened with closure, as a potential emergency hospital. The National Board of Health and Welfare will carry out a pilot project to counteract the reduction in hospital beds.
Swedish politicsWhen the children didn't do their chores, their mother punished them - locking them in different places or leaving them out in the cold. Now the mother is being sentenced to five years in prison.
CrimeSmall children who are regularly punished and play that degenerates into violence - after serious misconduct at a preschool in Ljungby municipality, three employees are being bought out, reports P4 Kronoberg.
SwedenPunishments, games that degenerated into violence and lack of care have occurred at a preschool in Ljungby municipality, according to an investigation. Now, staff have been removed from service.
SwedenOn the E6 outside Landskrona, a number of vehicles are at a standstill due to the snowstorm. The rescue service is on site with tracked vehicles to evacuate those who need help. Parts of the E22 are also closed in Skåne.
SwedenHe makes his national team debut at the age of 28 – and after a nightmare injury last season. Swiss professional Jacob Larsson is happy to be back on the hockey rink. It was a tough, chaotic season, says the Tre Kronor defender.
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