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Climate minister faces criticism over cuts to adaptation work
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A Dagens Nyheter investigation reveals that the government has cut funding to county administrative boards, resulting in the loss of two-thirds of climate adaptation positions since 2023. The opposition criticizes Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L), who blames the boards' priorities. The cuts come amid extreme weather events in Västernorrland.
Two Latin American fugitives arrested for sexual abuses against minors
Spain's National Police have arrested a Peruvian and a Costa Rican fugitive in Madrid for serious sexual abuses against minors in their home countries. These detentions mark the anniversary of Operation Peluche, which has captured 35 individuals in a year. Both are in provisional prison awaiting extraditions that could take years.
Postnord sends out 150,000 erroneous notifications
Postnord has sent out 150,000 notifications to customers about packages that do not exist. The error stems from a system glitch at a supplier and affects private customers who previously ordered goods from China. The company stresses that it is not fraud.
Suspected dangerous object neutralized in Södertälje
A suspected dangerous object was found outside a villa in Södertälje on Thursday evening. Police cordoned off the area and urged residents to stay indoors while the national bomb squad neutralized the device. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder and other serious crimes.
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Almaraz owners formally request extension until 2030
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Iberdrola, Endesa, and Naturgy have formally requested the Ministry for Ecological Transition to extend the Almaraz nuclear plant's life until June 2030. The government will forward the request to the Nuclear Safety Council for evaluation. This move comes amid political and economic tensions, with regional support ahead of elections in Extremadura.
Swedish consumer agency criticizes If's ad for misleading message
Sweden's Consumer Agency has criticized insurer If for an ad campaign implying that home insurance covers lost digital information, which it does not. The ads, visible on posters in Stockholm's subway, contrast everyday solutions like backup hard drives against If's claimed substantial help. If defends itself by stating the ad targets a corporate data breach insurance.
Cyclist seriously injured in Lampertheim collision
A cyclist was hit by a car and seriously injured in Lampertheim. The man was airlifted to a hospital by rescue helicopter in the afternoon. Parts of Behringstraße and the L3110 were closed during the accident investigation.
French growth rises 0.5% in third quarter
Insee reported a 0.5% rise in French GDP for the third quarter of 2025, exceeding forecasts. This puts France on track for annual growth above 0.7%. Economy Minister Roland Lescure called the performance 'remarkable' amid political uncertainties.
Young man critically injured in Lund
A teenage boy and a man in his 20s are hospitalized after being injured by a sharp object in Lund. Police are investigating the incident as attempted murder. The injured were brought to the emergency room by a private individual.