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7 Jul

Shots fired at door in Borås, two minors arrested for aggravated weapons offence

Shots were fired at a door in Borås during the night. Two minors have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated weapons offenses.

Crime

6 Jul

Impatient Swedish military staff launch their own China-free drone company

In an old tobacco factory, Malmö has a test and training center for Swedish-made drones. Three impatient part-time military personnel took matters into their own hands. But they also warn that Swedish drone development could be hampered by rigid regulations.

Business

6 Jul

Two charged over major E6 landslide near Stenungsund

The excavated material loaded the ground four times more than permitted. Now two people are being charged after the major landslide on the E6 outside Stenungsund three years ago. They were so careless and negligent that it is punishable, says prosecutor Daniel Veivo Pettersson.

Crime

Top news6 Jul

Flower shops and galleries seek alcohol permits after food rule change

A flower shop, a clothing store and a gallery are among those who want to serve beer and wine after the food requirement was lifted. However, applications in several places have so far been fewer than expected.

Business

5 Jul

Actor Weiron Holmberg has died at 91

Actor Weiron Holmberg has died, his family confirms to several media outlets. He was 91 years old.

TV & film

5 Jul

AIK turns classic match around to beat IFK Göteborg 2-1 in Allsvenskan

IFK Göteborg's dismal home record stands. The classic match against AIK in the Allsvenskan ended in a 2-1 loss. "It's a great feeling. I'm just happy for the team," says Axel Kouame to TV4 after his first goal in an AIK shirt.

Football

5 Jul

Luke Combs draws record crowd at Ullevi in Gothenburg, organizer says

Luke Combs did the biggest country concert in the Nordics ever, according to the organizer.

Music

5 Jul

Swedish municipalities aim for climate neutrality by 2030, but many are missing their targets

Nearly 50 Swedish municipalities want to lead the way in climate work. But few, if any, seem to be achieving their ambitious goals. It is fairly easy to set a strategy or goals, but implementing them is much more difficult, says Professor Sara Gustafsson.

Sweden