Criticism of Green Electricity and Cheaper Healthcare Trips

Konsumentverket is criticising Affärsverken in Karlskrona over its marketing of “green electricity”. The Regional Executive Board of Blekinge proposes that journeys to healthcare should cost at most 60 kr per one-way trip. At the same time, statistics show that Blekinge has the highest regional growth in the country and that exports are important to the economy.

Konsumentverket criticizes Affärsverken's green electricity

Konsumentverket (a government agency that oversees marketing) is criticizing the municipal energy company Affärsverken in Karlskrona. The agency considers that the company's claims about "green electricity" on its website are misleading and violate proper marketing practice. Affärsverken has received a letter from Konsumentverket and must respond by the end of November; the company is withholding comments until then. SVT Nyheter Blekinge

Proposal: healthcare journeys for no more than 60 kr per one-way journey

The Regional Executive Board in Blekinge (the region’s leading political body) wants to reduce the fee for healthcare journeys to no more than 60 kr per one-way journey, down from today’s 120 kr. At the same time, it is proposed that the regional tax for next year remain at 12.04 kr. The fee is proposed to take effect on 1 December this year if the Regional Council (the region’s highest decision-making body) also adopts a decision in line with the proposal at its meeting on 25 November. Sydöstran

The Prison and Probation Services is investigating a new remand prison and prison in Karlskrona

The Prison and Probation Services (the government agency responsible for remand prisons and prisons) is planning a new remand prison and a new prison in Karlskrona and is in the final stages of the investigations. The agency says that several preliminary studies are under way in Karlskrona and that this does not mean it will establish itself at the identified sites, but that the preliminary study will determine whether it is possible. Sydöstran

Exports are important for Blekinge – the country's highest growth

Blekinge is the county in Sweden where exports have the greatest significance for the regional economy, according to Svenskt Näringsliv (the business organisation). Every 3rd job in Blekinge is linked to exports, and the county has the highest regional economic growth in the country, according to SCB's (Statistiska centralbyråns) latest figures, which apply to 2024. NKT, Roxtec, Saab Kockums, Tarkett, AAK, Volvo and other major exporting companies are described as the driving forces behind Blekinge's economy. SVT Nyheter Blekinge

Record-breaking ice at Ronneby’s bandy rink

The Lugnevi bandy rink in Ronneby, Sweden’s southernmost bandy rink, has been iced over again, and the ice is in place earlier than ever this year. According to the club, the rink has never been ready this early in the season. On Saturday 14 November, Fredrikbergs BK’s first team will play its season opener against Finspångs AIK at home, and the club has not played in Division 1 since 2013. SVT Nyheter Blekinge

Truck breakdown on the E22 caused long queues

On Monday morning, a truck broke down on the E22 and came to a standstill between Listerby and Nättraby. The alert came shortly before 8 o’clock, and the stop caused long queues in the eastbound direction. Traffic did not start moving again until 09.20. SVT Nyheter Blekinge

In brief

• An Icelandic low is expected to bring snow and strong winds to Sweden on Thursday and Friday, but Blekinge is expected to get rain instead, according to SMHI (the meteorological authority). BLT
• The Mjällby branch of Matbanken is criticized for repackaged food and a missing ingredient list and risks hefty fines once again. Sydöstran
• A Lex Sarah report (a report of deficiencies in care) has been submitted in one of the county's municipalities (local authorities) after repeated outbreaks at an LSS residence (a residence under the law on support and services). Sydöstran
• The ice rink in Olofström has received complaints about dirt, gravel and stones in the changing rooms, and training had to be cancelled, according to a resident who contacted the municipal leadership. Sydöstran
• A new proposal could allow Torhamn to have up to 80 new housing units after several years of opposition from Försvarsmakten (Sweden's armed forces). Sydöstran
• A self-employed tailor who has been in business for over 30 years hopes to expand as one of the few jeans tailors in Sweden. BLT
• In Blekinge, more than 7 000 people have payment remarks, often following debts that have been passed on to Kronofogden (the authority that collects debts); it is most common among people aged 30–39. Sydöstran
• In Asarum, the gymnastics spots were taken within 18 seconds; Karlskrona Gymnastikförening has grown by 300 children in 3 years and is starting to become crowded despite the relatively new hall in Rosenholm. BLT
• The entertainment options in Blekinge during 2026/27 are available in a guide. BLT
• A 33-year-old man is on trial for 3 cases of attempted murder after swinging a samurai sword in an inner courtyard in Hjorthöjden in Ronneby, causing wounds and fractures. BLT