Västmanland

Tree fall over power line stops train traffic

Turgott saved Halmstad

He was a Häcken player until this summer. But on Sunday, Blair Turgott scored three crucial points for Halmstad in the relegation battle instead. Two wins in a row taste good, says team captain Andreas Johansson after the 1-0 victory.

GKN considers closing factory in Köping

Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off

It is now clear that 338 officials and engineers will be leaving Northvolt in Skellefteå, according to union agreements with the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer. This comes on top of those who were previously forced to leave the company in Västerås and Stockholm.

So many wolves can be shot this winter

30 wolves – six fewer than this year – will be allowed to be shot in the winter's licensed hunting. A fairly expected decision according to the Swedish Hunters Association. The wolf population has decreased, says Communications Manager Magnus Rydholm.

Major Shareholder: Will Continue to Support Northvolt

Sweden declared free from African swine fever

The EU Commission and EU member states have approved Sweden's application to be declared free from African swine fever following last year's outbreak.

Northvolt lays off – 1,600 forced to leave

1,600 people will be leaving the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt. This concerns 1,000 employees in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. It's incredibly sad to have to announce this, says CEO Peter Carlsson to Ekot.