Municipality

Kd top candidate proposes renaming Älvdalens kommun

Martin Antblad, the Christian Democrats' top candidate in Älvdalen, has launched a proposal to change the municipality's name ahead of this fall's municipal council election.

Sagans preschool in Smedjebacken proposed for closure in 2027

23 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Parents in Smedjebacken are reacting strongly to the municipality's plans to fully close Sagans preschool next autumn, 2027. The facility is located next to Vinsboskolan. The criticism follows reports of the proposed closure.

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Leksand municipality invests in security with new cameras and fuel station

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10-year-old Irshad dies falling into open pit in Baghpat's Badaut

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Uppsala relocates and coordinates transitional care beds

Politicians criticize Skellefteå municipality's recruitment campaign

Politicians in Skellefteå municipality have sharply criticized a recruitment campaign costing 1.2 million kronor. The Sweden Democrats and Christian Democrats view it as wasteful spending of tax money, while the municipal councilor defends the initiative.

Unusually social fox approaches children in Heby sledding hill

13 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

An unusually social fox has moved into a residential area in Heby and follows dogs and children in the sledding hill. Several residents have reported the intrusive fox, which behaves like a dog and is not easily scared off. The municipality's ecologist is monitoring the situation but plans no action against the healthy animal.

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