The County Administrative Board of Halland has decided to revoke parts of the Biskopshagen nature reserve. The decision could enable new nuclear power at Ringhals by Videberg Kraft.
The County Administrative Board of Halland has decided to revoke parts of the Biskopshagen nature reserve. This opens the possibility for Videberg Kraft to build new nuclear power at Ringhals. The decision was taken according to a description published on 11 June 2026.
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Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) launches a sharp attack on EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen in the dispute over Swedish bottleneck revenues. She recently paused the expansion of a power cable to Denmark.
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Hedemora municipality has launched an investigation after criticism over payments for snow protection at Klosterhallen despite the sale. The building is now owned by a private person but remains in use by the municipality.