Tag: Scania
The spell on the ring from the 16th century
In 1933, a gold ring was unearthed in Tågarp in Scania. On the inside it had a spell, of which several similar variants have been found in the Nordic countries. According to experts, the rhyme may even have a name hidden inside it. But what was this formula really good for – or against? The […]
Climate summary: Could Denmark soon have a new Swedish nuclear power plant as a neighbour?
Plans to build a new nuclear power plant near the decommissioned Barsebäck nuclear power plant are taking shape in Skåne in southern Sweden – an area just over 20 km across the Øresund from Copenhagen. For decades, the Danish government tirelessly campaigned for its closure due to its proximity to Denmark. But now it appears […]
New treatment may increase the number of lung donors
Grove [Sweden]September 2 (ANI): Donated lungs in large quantities cannot be transplanted. Researchers at Skåne University Hospital and Lund University in Sweden conducted an animal study that raises the possibility of using more donor lungs in the future. To determine whether the treatment will have the same beneficial effect on humans, the researchers have started […]
Finland will send more defense aid to Ukraine
Finland will send more defense equipment to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense announced on Friday. The ministry said in a statement that at the request of the prime minister Sanna MarinPresident Sauli Niinistö decided that Finland should send more military aid to Ukraine, which has been under attack from Russia since the end of February. […]
David Eberhard – about the tone, the video, and losing a child
In Swedish Radio’s Sunday interview, you meet the person behind the mask of the public in journalism’s most basic form – the interview. The host is Martin Wicklin. Producer: Hannah Engberg. Contact: [email protected] About David Eberhard Chief physician in psychiatry who lectures and writes chronicles in the magazine Fokus, in addition to his books. He […]
Sweden will drop all travel restrictions from Denmark
A real annoyance Sweden has followed Denmark’s leader in terms of dropping corona restrictions in the country and reopening society. Thousands of people in Denmark and Sweden commute across the border every day to work in Copenhagen and Scania. Until tomorrow, everyone who crosses the Swedish border has had to present a digital corona passport […]
SPECIAL: The Spy Brothers and Säpo
In September, a man is arrested on suspicion of gross unauthorized employment with secret information, the criminal classification will later be changed and it is reported that the man has been deep inside the Swedish security apparatus. – If such a person turns out to have worked on behalf of a foreign power, a great […]
Right now: You are convicted of espionage by the Court of Appeal
A man in his 40s is sentenced by the Western Sweden Court of Appeal to three years in prison for spying on behalf of Russia. The Court of Appeal thus upholds the previous district court ruling. According to the verdict, the man, who worked as a consultant at Scania and Volvo, must have given trade […]
The study says that Galectin-1 is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): Elevated levels of the protein galectin-1 are associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes about 18 years later, according to a recent study. The results of the study were published in the journal ‘Diabetologia’. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Lund University found that elevated levels […]
Galectin-1 linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes: Study
Washington [US]November 8 (ANI): According to a new study, elevated levels of the protein galectin-1 are associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes about 18 years later. The results of the study were published in the journal ‘Diabetologia’. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg and Lund University found that elevated levels of […]
Svaneholm Castle – Sweden’s experimental workshop
Svaneholm’s castle was for a long time a symbol of the Danish aristocracy in Scania, but came with Rutger Macklean to be transformed into an experimental workshop that would fundamentally transform Sweden. This is where the villages began to explode and agriculture became more efficient, which in the 19th century transformed the whole country and […]
Man convicted of espionage for Russia
A 47-year-old man is sentenced to 3 years in prison for spying on behalf of Russia, according to a ruling from Gothenburg District Court. According to the prosecutor, the man copied large amounts of information from Volvo and Scania, where he was a consultant, and handed the information over to a Russian intelligence officer for […]
Spies in Sweden
At the end of August 2021, negotiations will begin in the first espionage indictment in Sweden in 18 years. According to the indictment, a Swedish man who worked for Scania and Volvo must have been recruited as an agent for Russia. What does the threat against Sweden look like and how do we protect ourselves? […]
German family hit by stones at the Esbjerg motorway
Stones have once again fallen on Danish roads. On Saturday, a German family who was driving on Fynslundvej by the Esbjerg motorway was hit by stones on the car’s windscreen. This is stated by the South East Jutland Police. There are no casualties in the case as it was a minor stone blow. – But […]
Nine days without throwing stones on a Swedish motorway
Nine days have now passed without stones being thrown at cars on the E65 between Malmö and Ystad. It writes TV2 Bornholm. This corresponds to the period when the Swedish police have made an extra effort to put an end to the dangerous stone-throwing. Scanian police commissioner Ewa-Gun Westford tells Ritzau that a central part […]
Bus hit by stones: Swedish minister contacts Hækkerup
A major investigation has been launched in southern Sweden, where a large number of Danish cars on the E65 motorway between Malmö and Ystad have been hit by stones or other objects recently. On Thursday, the case led Sweden’s Minister of Justice, Morgan Johansson, to contact his Danish colleague, Minister of Justice Nick Hækkerup (S). […]
New stone’s throw against Danish car in Sweden differs from others
– This time it took place on the E6 motorway. The other cases have been on the E65. It’s also different because it’s taken place in the evening. The other times it has been earlier in the day, says Ewa-Gun Westford. The E65 motorway runs between Malmö and Ystad and is used by, among others, […]
Skåne lawyer is suspected of ordering the murder of a younger man
A Scanian lawyer is accused of having planned and ordered the murder of a younger man who moved into his ex-wife’s home, writes Kvällsposten. Another person is charged with committing the murder. The prosecutor has in an earlier interview with the newspaper said that the crimes the lawyer is suspected of have no connection to […]
Sculptor Ingvar Cronhammar has died – 73 years old
Sculptor Ingvar Cronhammar died Thursday morning, aged 73. It writes Herning Folkeblad. The artist was born in Hässleholm in northern Scania, but he has lived in Denmark since 1965. He graduated from the Aarhus Academy of Fine Arts and is behind the artwork “Elia” in Herning. Ingvar Cronhammar leaves behind a wife, three children and […]
Different views on mouth protection in Swedish industry
The spread of covid-19 has increased in the country’s factories since the British variant took over in Sweden, and at the same time employers have different attitudes to the benefits of mouth guards. Large employers, such as Volvo and Scania, have requirements for mouth protection at certain stages, while several smaller employers leave it up […]
Booking hassle should be avoided
When 150,000 Scanians in their 50s today were able to start booking vaccination times, the systems were overloaded both on the website 1177 and at the procured services. Several regions have had problems with congestion of apps and other booking systems when switching to phase 4 of the vaccination against covid-19. This should be avoided […]
Vaccine chaos: “500,000 calls in the first half hour”
When the booking opened before the mass vaccination in phase 4 against covid-19 in Skåne, the server crashed due to the great pressure on it. First out was the group between 50 and 59 years old who have not yet been vaccinated, around 150,000 Scanians. According to Macc Scandinavia, which vaccinates in Arlöv and Ängelholm, […]
Denmark is reopening the locks for northern German tourists
All that is required is a negative test result from a PCR test to confirm that one is not infected with coronavirus. It must not be more than 72 hours old upon entry. Thus, for example, tourists from Schleswig-Holstein can once again go to a holiday home along the Danish west coast. The change takes […]
This led to a call from the Netherlands to extra vaccine doses in Scania
Since the beginning of May, special syringes have been accelerating vaccination against covid-19 in Skåne. The syringes minimize the vaccine residues that remain in the needle and make it possible to get an extra dose of Pfizer’s vaccine. The syringes are used for eye treatments in the Netherlands so that expensive medicines are not wasted. […]
More people order new trucks – Scania hires new employees
The truck manufacturer Scania almost doubled its profit before tax during the first quarter of this year, compared with the corresponding period last year, and at the same time the order intake for trucks also increased significantly. This means that the company needs to increase the production rate further and this will lead to new […]
Special syringes will provide more doses in Scania
From next week, Region Skåne hopes to be able to get an extra, seventh dose out of the vaccine bottles from Pfizer / Biontech with the help of new special syringes. Most other regions tell Ekot that they rarely or never succeed in getting a seventh dose. “The large volumes are Pfizer’s vaccine, so every […]
Scanian parents worst in the country on equal parental leave
Scanian parents are the worst in the country at taking parental leave on an equal footing. Women in Skåne County took out almost 70.8 percent of all days with parental benefit and care of a sick child last year, statistics from TCO show. This means, among other things, that women are lagging behind when it […]
Major material shortage in the metal industry: “It’s over everywhere”
At the same time as Scania and Volvo are struggling with a shortage of semiconductors, their customers in Jönköping County, among others, are struggling to get hold of steel materials. “We put a lot of work into finding materials and such, because it is over everywhere”, says Jens Söderlund, CEO of Söderlunds metall AB in […]
Danes can soon see burglary-ridden desolate farms again
It arouses enthusiasm in the association Danske Torpare. – They now have the opportunity to inspect their properties in Sweden. – It is needed, because we have heard about a number of burglaries, because the burglars have known that Danish-owned properties have been empty, says head of secretariat Victoria Lindtner, Danske Torpare. Torpare is Swedish […]
She wants to be the first Scanian in space
The adventurer Renata Chlumska from Malmö has a ticket for a space trip and can be the first Scanian in space. She bought the ticket ten years ago and has almost 200 other people with a ticket ahead of her in the queue. “I hold on tight to that ticket! I’m not in a hurry. […]
Scania has the most criminal clans in the country
Of the 34 family-based networks or clans in the country that the police have pointed out, 23 are in Skåne, according to the police’s internal classified report, which Sydsvenskan has read. It was in the autumn that it was revealed that people from the clans infiltrated authorities and political assemblies and according to information to […]
A thousand new covid cases in Skåne – the highest figure since January
On Thursday, the region reported 1,050 new covid-19 cases in Skåne. A daily figure has not been so high since 21 January. A total of 127,989 covid cases were found in Scania during the pandemic.
“Most gratifying of all: Very few cases among those over 80”
The vaccine has an effect, said Region Skåne’s infection control doctor Eva Melander on Wednesday – and gave positive news about the spread of infection among the elderly: “Most important and most gratifying of all is that we still see very few cases in those who are 80 years and older. And a slow decrease […]
International Round-Up: More Swedes will be Danish and vice versa in 2020
Travel restrictions and dual citizenshipOne likely reason is the COVID-19-related restrictions that have limited travel between the two countries. Until recently, for example, it was not allowed for a Dane to enter Sweden, even if the person owned a holiday home there. Another reason may be that Denmark has only allowed dual citizenship since 2015. […]
Volvo Cars is forced to reduce production
Volvo cars also need to temporarily reduce car production during the second quarter due to a lack of the important semiconductor component. The factories in Sweden have not suffered any production stoppages so far and right now there are no decisions on future stops right there. “During the second quarter, it will be tougher and […]
Fewer business trips after the pandemic
Business travel also seems to be declining after the pandemic, according to a new report from Trafikanalys where the authority looked two to five years ahead. “We believe that new habits, time and cost savings will form the basis for this continued reduction in business travel,” says investigator Ylva Ericsson. “We have become more digital,” […]
The entry ban from Denmark and Norway will then be lifted
The entry ban from Norway and Denmark will be lifted on 1 April. In the border regions, this is received with cautious optimism. But Johan Hilding, group manager at the police in Strömstad, does not think it will make such a big difference when it comes to how many people travel across the border. “Norway […]
Right now
Five dead porpoises have recently been found from Ven and north along the Scanian coast. The latest was found at Solvikens beach in Mölle last Saturday, he says Helsingborgs Dagblad. Tumbler researcher Johanna Stedt at Lund University tells the newspaper that the porpoises may have been caught in nets in connection with catfish fishing.
Scania’s dealers are said to have bribed Indian ministers
Bribes can be linked to the bus and truck manufacturer Scania’s stores in India, SVT reports tonight. According to Scania’s CEO Henrik Henriksson, the company’s own investigations have shown that there were bribes in the sale of Scania’s products in India, but no police report has been made by Scania. “We found a number of […]
Two men convicted of murder in Malmö – used police hunting weapons
Two men in their 20s are now sentenced to 14 years in prison for murder after shooting dead another man in Malmö, Malmö District Court announced on Tuesday. It was in March last year that a man in his 25s was shot dead on Holma square after a quarrel over a debt. Both men who […]
Säpo on industrial espionage: “Very serious crime”
A 47-year-old man from Gothenburg is accused of having spied on the vehicle manufacturers Scania and Volvo Cars on behalf of Russia and then sold on secret information. “It is a very, very serious crime. Because this is aimed at Sweden and all of us then, ”says Daniel Stenling, head of counter-espionage at the Security […]
Prosecuted for espionage – allegedly sold information to Russia
A 47-year-old man from Gothenburg was charged today on suspicion of espionage and according to the indictment has sold secret information about Volvo and Scania to Russia for several years. He was arrested by the Security Police two years ago during a meeting with a Russian diplomat. According to the prosecutor, these are crimes that […]
Self-tests will be stopped this weekend – test strips may be defective
The collection of self-tests at Scanian pharmacies will be stopped during the weekend, Region Skåne writes in a press release. The reason is that other regions reported that sampling sticks came off in the mouth in connection with testing. The sticks should be able to break, but some of them have been shown to break […]
AB Volvo stops production
Vehicle giant AB Volvo has been forced to stop parts of production due to a lack of so-called semiconductors, which are used in parts for trucks. “There is a global shortage of semiconductors, we need semiconductors to install in our products and right now we have had a production stoppage in our factory in Belgium, […]
Skåne lawyer arrested – suspected of stamping for murder
A Scanian lawyer suspected of being branded a murderer was arrested today at Lund District Court. The man must on two different occasions have planned or tried to persuade someone to commit murder. The suspect and plaintiff are known, according to prosecutor Henrik Steen. Anna [email protected] Erik [email protected] P4 Malmöhus
Difficult to give prospective nurses internships during the pandemic
Part of the spring internship will be replaced by theoretical case studies and exercises on dolls for the Scanian nursing students who graduate in June. The pandemic has made it even harder to find mentors for them. “You had to change supervisors back and forth because many became ill and were at home,” says Ebba […]
The burden on Scanian healthcare remains high
The pressure in Skåne’s healthcare of covid patients is still higher than in the other two metropolitan regions, although there has been some slowdown in recent days. According to Pia Lundbom, director of health and medical care, it may be related to the fact that the spread of infection often decreases during major holidays. Residents […]
Scanians born in 1951 or earlier will receive a vaccine letter
The next step when it comes to vaccination in Region Skåne: Now all Scanians born in 1951 or earlier must receive a letter. Maria Landgren, head of medicine and vaccination coordinator, said this at Wednesday’s press conference: “Primary care will send a letter to everyone who was born in 1951 or earlier. The letter states […]
Madsen tried to escape from prison – charged with new crimes
The life-sentenced murderer Peter Madsen is now charged with a crime in connection with the escape attempt from prison last autumn. It reports Sydsvenskan. Madsen has previously been convicted of the murder of the Scanian journalist Kim Wall. On October 20, he tried to escape from prison by taking a psychologist hostage and threatening staff […]
Region Skåne requests that the crisis agreement be activated
Skåne’s care is very strained and the number of patients with covid-19 is increasing and now Region Skåne is requesting that the crisis agreement be activated. The agreement concerns staff in intensive care and means that working hours can be extended to 48 hours a week at the same time as the staff receive a […]
Business Round-Up: Danske Bank chairman tried to hide the debt collection scandal
Berlingske and TV2 are in possession of an internal e-mail sent on 25 November last year, which reveals the role of Karsten Dybvad, Chairman of the Board of Danske Bank, in the dismissal of the debt collection scandal that has engulfed the bank this year. According to the email, the chairman stressed the importance of […]
Record number of covid19 patients at the hospitals in Skåne
On Sunday, 170 covid 19-sick people are cared for at the Scanian hospital, which is the highest record so far during the pandemic. This is stated by Region Skåne after updating the situation for the infection. Of the 170, 19 people are admitted to intensive care units.
Volvo builds electric trucks in Gothenburg
AB Volvo starts manufacturing electric trucks at the factory in Gothenburg. Something that can create new jobs. It is about the production of so-called heavy trucks for regional traffic. – It is a very important step. We started with the production of the medium-duty trucks for urban transport and now we are taking the next […]
Corona is strongly concerned about the automotive industry
Things have gone better than expected for the automotive industry during the autumn. Many Swedish subcontractors have more to do than last year, according to a new survey from the trade association FKG. But there is great uncertainty about the future. – Quarter three started quite volatile and cautious, but strengthened during the quarter. September […]
Travelers from high-risk countries must show negative coronate test
Persons residing in high-risk countries who enter Denmark with a recognizable purpose must now be able to present a negative corona test. This also applies to workers. The test must be performed no later than 72 hours before entry. This is stated by the National Police in a press release on Monday. Persons residing in […]
Restrictions cause shipping companies to cancel sailings to Sweden
The shipping company Sundbusserne has decided to temporarily stop sailing between Elsinore and Helsingborg. The reason is that travel restrictions have been introduced for travelers from three of the regions closest to Denmark – Skåne, Blekinge and Halland. This means that entrants must either present a valid reason for entry or present a negative coronate […]
Scania hires 300 new employees in Södertälje
Despite the corona crisis, the truck giant Scania is now hiring several hundred people to cope with increased production, Ekot experiences. It is going better than expected. Scania is now hiring new production staff to be able to increase the production of trucks, according to information to Ekot. In Södertälje, where the company has its […]
Fewer Scanians drowned this summer
In Skåne, four people drowned this summer, which is fewer compared to the rest of the country. Statistics from the Swedish Lifesaving Society for the whole of Sweden show 23 drownings in June this year compared with last year’s ten. “Since a large part of the drownings are related to boating and swimming, the heat […]
“Football referees feel a huge fear”
The Scanian Football Association warns that threats and hatred against referees are increasing. “Referees feel an enormous fear,” says Peter Ekvall, CEO of the Skåne Football Association. It is especially in the lower divisions that the union has seen a development of harassment and violence against judges. “That is why many people quit. It is […]
No new border controls despite stopped Swedes
Swedes from certain parts of the country are again not welcome in Denmark. Denmark has a red list of eight counties in Sweden, but not Scania. Despite the new announcement, Denmark announces that they will not introduce the comprehensive border control against Sweden from this spring and summer. Instead, random checks at borders will continue.
Business Round-Up: Wind in change in India
The Danish wind turbine company Vestas announced a new model yesterday, which it hopes will increase energy production dramatically in India. Conditions with low wind It claims that the new turbine can be used globally, but that it is particularly suitable for areas with “low and ultra-low” wind conditions. India and the United States are […]
More Scanians started their own – despite the pandemic
It shows figures from the Swedish Companies Registration Office that Visma has produced. Between July and September this year, 13 percent more companies were started than during the same period last year. “Many people think it seems strange, but at the same time many have seen an advantage in starting now”, says Boo Gunnarson, company […]
Thousands of pigs killed after salmonella outbreak
In total, almost 5,000 pigs have been killed in Skåne since several farms were affected by salmonella outbreaks. The infection has been discovered in several places, and on a farm with large-scale production, all animals had to be killed, reports ATL. Salmonella has been discovered during sampling in connection with slaughter, and a farm has […]
The care of more than 1,000 elderly people with covid disease is examined
Four Scanian municipalities are part of nationwide supervision. The Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate has examined medical records for about 1,700 elderly people who live in nursing homes and who have been ill with covid-19. Ivo wants to know if they have been assessed by a doctor. In Skåne, medical records from nursing homes in […]
