Ystad

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4 Nov

Karin Glenmark is dead

Artist and songwriter Karin Glenmark has died, her family confirms to Ystads Allehanda. She was 73 years old.

Entertainment

29 Oct

Christina Nilsson Honored as Court Singer by Royal Opera

The Scanian soprano Christina Nilsson receives the honorary title of court singer, announces the Royal Opera.

Music

28 Oct

Hasse Andersson Announces 2026 Church Tour with Beloved Songs

It will be angel dogs, gold and green forests when the popular artist Hasse Andersson sets out on an extensive church tour at the beginning of next year.

Music

23 Oct

Lars Lerin Expands with New Art Gallery on Österlen

Lars Lerin has bought a former starch factory on Österlen. It will become the artist's third art hall, writes Nya Wermlands-Tidningen.

Entertainment

14 Oct

Ystad Women's Prison Expansion Begins Amid Rising Inmate Numbers

The female prisoners are increasing – and more violent. Now the construction of nearly 200 new places for women at the prison in Ystad is beginning, which will make the women's prison there the largest in the Nordic countries.

Sweden

8 Oct

Kim Andersson Returns to Handball After Brief Retirement

Kim Andersson put a stop to her successful career in the spring by winning the SM gold with Ystad. But Andersson, 43, had to dust off her shoes quickly.

Sports

3 Oct

Storm Amy Brings Strong Winds and Canceled Trains in Sweden

SMHI issues orange warning for strong winds with storm gusts on the west coast and the Skåne south coast during Saturday. Already now, cancelled trains and ferries are being planned.

Sweden