The Social Democrats' leader wants the Left Party to consider being a supporting party rather than joining the government. But several of the Left Party's districts say changing the congress decision on ministerial posts is not an option. It can't be rushed, says Eva Arvidsson, the party's vice chair in Västerbotten.
Swedish politicsVattenfall is investing SEK 3.2 billion to strengthen the electricity grid in Västerbotten through 2029, the state-owned energy group says in a press release.
BusinessIt was billed as a red-hot Västerbotten derby, but Skellefteå showed no mercy. The reigning Swedish champions got off to a dream start, taking a 1–0 lead on the first shift, and ran over Björklöven 8–1 on the road.
SportsThe Swedish Rally will also be held in 2027, the organizer has announced. The classic competition, which has been held since 1950, has been threatened with bankruptcy.
SportsA principal at a school in Västerbotten has been convicted of misconduct for failing to report to the police a suspected crime committed by a student at the school, local media report.
CrimeResearchers have studied the personalities of Swedish moose for the first time and identified both bold and timid individuals.
SwedenKarin Smirnoff completes her “Millennium” trilogy with a book about women’s revenge on men. “I think it’s in all my books, no matter what I write about.”
EntertainmentThe election has been counted. Just over a third of the elected members of parliament are new. However, the votes were not enough for two KD ministers and several other profiles.
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