One year after farm sales of alcohol became legal, 188 businesses in Sweden have permits. Nine of them are in Dalarna.
The reform was introduced in June last year. At that time the Public Health Agency estimated that around 700 businesses could become relevant.
Fredrik Svensson who runs Björka Brygghus in Mora believes the system is too complicated and expensive.
Nine businesses in Dalarna have received permits since the reform was introduced.
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Liberalerna has put forward proposals to let licensed stores sell beer, wine and cider. The party also wants simpler rules for serving alcohol and longer opening hours at Systembolaget.
The Swedish parliament has decided to remove the requirement for food service at venues selling alcohol. From this summer, restaurants and bars can obtain serving permits without offering meals.
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Daniel Ceder, who runs a microbrewery in Knivsta, has received permission to serve alcohol on Dragarbrunnsgatan in Uppsala without the requirement for warm food.
A popular restaurant in Borlänge was forced to close after environmental inspectors found serious deficiencies during an unannounced check last week.
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Sweden's littering fine has existed for 15 years but the risk of receiving a fine remains low. Last year only nine fines were issued in Dalarna.
Wiks Castle outside Uppsala can continue its operations as usual after several conflicting messages from Region Uppsala.
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Falu District Court has sentenced seven people for involvement in organized drug trafficking. A man in his thirties from southern Sweden is viewed as the leader and receives over four years in prison plus deportation.