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Unusually large earthquake in the middle of Lake Vänern

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 occurred in Lake Vänern at 16.16 on Wednesday. "A larger earthquake by Swedish standards", writes the Swedish Seismic Network.

Ten wolves shot – protests in Värmland

Ten wolves were shot during the first day of the wolf hunt. A total of 30 will be shot during this year's licensed hunt. The first was shot in the Tivedenreviret in Örebro County, writes Svensk Jakt.

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.

Men injured in car fire - being investigated as fraud