The licensed bear hunt begins on August 21. A total of 394 bears may be shot in this year's licensed hunt, which corresponds to 14 percent of the population. The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation has strongly criticized the number. The Swedish Predator Association has also criticized it and will appeal the decisions.
SwedenArtists Tone Sekelius and Kiana Blanckert will tour this fall and next year with the family production "The Wizard of Oz."
EntertainmentThe steel company Stegra has secured €1.4 billion in financing, the company announced.
BusinessSome people have already found them in the fields. Others are in the starting blocks, ready to look for one of the forest's most popular delicacies. The mushroom season has begun - and it offers more than chanterelles.
SwedenHe was accused of having “ruined an entire generation” with his children's programs. Staffan Westerberg was also deeply loved for his clever, philosophical approach and belief in children's abilities.
EntertainmentDirector and actor Staffan Westerberg has died, his family confirms to Sveriges Radio's "Kulturnytt". "Dear Staffan, I hope you find the right pancake," says musician Thomas Wiehe.
MusicLKAB and Kiruna Municipality have signed a collaboration agreement on the city's transformation. Under the agreement, the mining giant will provide the municipality with SEK 1.8 billion.
BusinessTwo people have died in a traffic accident in Kalix, police say.
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