Västra götaland

Record share of homes selling for more than 10 million kronor in October

Housing prices rose by just over three percent in the last quarter. One segment is accounting for an increasingly large share of the market: homes selling for more than 10 million kronor.

Sweden’s E-Health Agency cites poor competition and closed systems in review of medical record failures

Lack of competition and closed systems. The E-Health Agency, which has investigated problems with healthcare record systems, sees several structural shortcomings behind, for example, the failed introduction of Millennium.

NCC’s order intake rises for fourth straight quarter amid brighter economic outlook

Dutch Animal Welfare Foundation Appeals Sweden’s Plan to Hunt 72 Wolves This Winter

A Dutch animal welfare organization has appealed the decision to allow a licensed wolf hunt in Sweden this winter.

Threats and Violence at Stockholm Schools Surge, Teachers’ Union Demands Action

The number of threats and violent incidents in Stockholm’s schools has risen sharply this autumn. The Swedish Teachers’ Association is demanding swift action, or it will report the city of Stockholm to the Swedish Work Environment Authority.

Sweden’s Centre Party Drops Its Red Line on Cooperation With Left Party in Västra Götaland

The Centre Party (C) is dropping its red line against cooperating with the Left Party (V) in Västra Götaland County (regional government), reports Göteborgs-Posten (GP).

Sweden to allow 72 wolves to be shot in winter hunt after last season was halted

A record-breaking wolf hunt could be held this winter. After this year's hunt was halted, a total of 72 wolves will be allowed to be shot from January, the county administrative boards (regional government authorities) announce.

Liberals fall in all regional elections, party secretary calls it a lesson

The Liberals increased in the parliamentary elections. But in all regional elections, the party is falling, as well as in most municipalities. That is a lesson for us, says party secretary Fredrik Brange.