Municipalities
Appeal court reduces sentences in Think Pink case
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The Svea Court of Appeal has issued its ruling in Sweden's largest environmental case involving Think Pink. Fariba Andersson is sentenced to five years in prison and Thomas Nilsson to four years and six months. Two people are fully acquitted.
Elderly and social insurance minister Anna Tenje (M) emphasises that municipalities have a statutory obligation to offer elderly care in Finnish when needed. According to the minister, the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) can impose fines for shortcomings.
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Federal and state governments have agreed on a new rule to relieve municipalities. The federal government will cover 80 percent of the costs for certain federal laws in the future.
The municipalities of Smedjebacken, Sala, and Uppsala are the first in Sweden to connect their municipal payments to the Payments Authority. The pilot project aims to prevent welfare fraud and reduce erroneous payments.
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Chile's Reconstruction National bill proposes a full property tax exemption for people over 65 on their primary home, sparking alarm among mayors over municipal funding and the Common Municipal Fund. The government projects a US$200 million revenue drop, with compensation details unresolved. Several mayors decry the impact on basic services.
SVT's mapping reveals that the population in Dalarna county will decrease by 9,236 people from 2024 to 2040, based on SCB figures. Only a few municipalities are projected to see stable or slight growth. The largest declines are expected in places like Ludvika and Borlänge.
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In response to the government's recent announcement of significant fuel price increases, leaders from Chile's three major municipal associations met Tuesday at La Moneda to voice criticisms and demand a social agenda. Meanwhile, 26 opposition mayors issued a strong statement highlighting impacts on residents, as the hikes of $370 for gasoline and $580 for diesel take effect Thursday.
Ludvika and Fagersta take full ownership of VB Energi
June 04, 2026 23:54Kast attends Mayors Meeting in La Serena to address Contributions criticism
June 04, 2026 16:11Student celebrations violate school law – municipalities risk fines
May 26, 2026 10:35Mayor Luksic backs property tax exemption for seniors over 65
May 25, 2026 02:56Municipal association urges halt to contributions reform over lack of dialogue
April 16, 2026 16:04Opposition mayors urge rejection of Kast's National Reconstruction Plan
April 16, 2026 15:24Municipal employees in Brazil grow 21% in four years
April 14, 2026 17:16Gustavo Alessandri targets directors over AChM irregularities
April 04, 2026 05:44North West municipalities prioritised for support under growth strategy
April 01, 2026 05:07New food procurement showcased at fair in Sydnärke