The sun shone as Kristinegymnasiet students in Borlänge took their step into adult life on their big day.
Emotions ran high and cheers filled the air as the students received their grades. The future lay open for the new graduates.
"It feels so damn nice," one student said about the mood of the day.
Dala-Demokraten reported from Borlänge where the graduation day was described as a memory for life.
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Riyad Ewaida was the first student to run out during the graduation celebrations in Uppsala on Friday.
Uppsala high school students celebrate graduation on Friday despite the school year including only 174 school days, breaching the Education Act's minimum of 178 days. Several municipalities in the county may face fines according to SVT's review.
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Grillska high school in Uppsala is providing free student caps to all third-year pupils, alleviating financial strain. The decision by Stadsmissionens skolstiftelse has been warmly received by students.
Uppsala kulturskola festival week starts today and runs until May 24. The city fills with music, theater, dance and exhibitions created by students.
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Kajsa Westgren Forssén in Borlänge has secured a permanent position as the sole cleaner at Lanternans school after over ten years at Samhall. She was one of 1,310 people nationwide who transitioned to open labour market jobs in 2025. "I never thought I would leave Samhall", she says.
Around 20 schools in Borlänge closed on Wednesday after a threat against school operations. Police detained a teenager, previously reported missing, suspected of aggravated unlawful threat against a group. The threat has been neutralized and most schools will reopen on Thursday.
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A boy arrested on suspicion of gross unlawful threat in Borlänge has been fully cleared. Prosecutor Joel Henning is dropping the investigation, stating the threat stemmed from misinterpretations and rumor spreading. Over 20 schools closed on Wednesday as a precaution.