Where income increased and decreased the most in Sweden: Boden at the top, Skellefteå at the bottom
Boden is at the top, while Skellefteå is at the bottom. Changes in after-tax income are widespread across the country.
Business
Boliden given green light to continue operating Aitik mine, permit subject to conditions
Boliden has been given the green light to continue operating the Aitik mine, south of Gällivare, after the Land and Environmental Court at Umeå District Court gave its approval.
Business
LKAB receives environmental permit to continue and expand operations at Malmberget in Gällivare
LKAB has received a new environmental permit to continue and expand mining operations at Malmberget in Gällivare. The mining group has also been given permission to build a facility for fossil-free sponge iron, according to a ruling by the Land and Environmental Court in Umeå.
Business
Four anonymous witnesses under the new law seen as a good outcome
At least four people have been allowed to testify under secret identities since the Anonymous Witnesses Act came into force last year. This shows that there is actually a need for the controversial law, according to Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M). "I see this as a very good outcome," he says.
Swedish politics
Sebastian Aho returns to the SHL after nine years in North America
Sebastian Aho is returning to Swedish ice hockey and the SHL after nine seasons in North America playing in the NHL and AHL. However, the 30-year-old defenseman will not be returning to reigning Swedish champions Skellefteå. Instead, he will be joining Växjö, a semifinalist last season.
Ice hockey
Social Democrat Gunnel Jonsson resigns after criticized housing deal
The house of the woman with dementia was sold off-market to a municipal councillor. Now the party colleague is resigning after criticism over the conflict of interest, reports P4 Västerbotten.
Sweden
Danderyd residents receive the highest interest deduction
The state's spending on interest deductions this year will amount to 52 billion kronor, according to the comparison site Zmarta. Residents of Danderyd - and men - will receive the largest deduction.
Business
Edvin Törnblom's show Evigt Edvin extended to tour 15 Swedish cities this fall
Edvin Törnblom's show "Evigt Edvin" is being extended and will tour 15 Swedish cities this fall.
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