Falun

On Monday around 170 final-year students from transport high schools in Dalarna and Gävleborg gathered at the slippery road track in Falun to practice how heavy vehicles behave on slippery surfaces.

8. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

On April 21, Falun municipality decided to lease the land at Dikarbacken to a private actor. The move ends 13 years of provisional arrangements for the area near Falu Naturskola.

Falun's largest parking lot at Tisken has long been free. The municipality has now decided to introduce fees. The lot is highly popular, with nearly full occupancy on weekdays.

20. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

At the Slottet dementia home in Britsarvet, Falun, new alarm technology has improved the work environment for staff and reduced the number of accidents. Sensors in every apartment alert on deviations, enabling quick staff response. The technology makes the home safer for both residents and personnel.

Sweden's Public Health Agency has released new recommendations to improve youth sleep, as nearly six in ten teenagers go to bed after 11pm – a sharp rise since the 1980s. The agency highlights later bedtimes and sleep difficulties as common issues. Advice includes reducing screen time and increasing physical activity.

11. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Educators in Falun are criticizing a citizen proposal to extend preschool time for children of parents on parental leave from 15 to 20 hours per week. They highlight larger groups, higher noise levels, and fewer adults as consequences. The staff urges politicians to visit preschools first.