The police believe recent school threats in Småland were attempts to make jokes or get classes canceled. The police operations coordinator says they are an insult to victims of real school attacks.
CrimeA shorter tour this spring gave us something to look forward to. Now it is clear that the show “Bara hits,” based on Bert Karlsson’s life as a record label executive, will return for a larger tour of Sweden next year.
EntertainmentThe Swedish Speedway Championship final looks set to have a dramatic outcome next week. Dackarna beat the reigning champions from Västervik 47-43 in the first final match.
SportsMore than 100 people have experienced symptoms of food poisoning after the Stockholm School of Economics' annual student trip to Västervik, SVT Nyheter Småland writes.
SwedenVästervik put themselves in an excellent position in their bid to defend the Swedish Championship gold in speedway. A 54-36 away win against Indians bodes well for the second leg of the semi-final.
SportsTai Woffinden is ending his speedway career. The former world champion confirms this in a clip on his Instagram.
SportsA new museum about Swedish music will open next summer in Västervik. The museum will feature everything from Abba to Zara Larsson and "tell the story of the Swedish musical wonder," according to a press release.
MusicA motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with a passenger car north of Västervik.
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