Doctors quit, court rules on Rörberg

Region Gävleborg, which is responsible for healthcare in the county, is stopping doctors who work remotely from abroad at the turn of the year. Gävle municipality, the local authority, loses in court again over late-submitted signatures for a referendum on the airport in Gävle.

Foreign doctors are no longer allowed to work remotely

From the turn of the year, 15 doctors who are permitted to work remotely from abroad will no longer be allowed to do so, according to Region Gävleborg. Only 1 doctor has agreed to switch to full-time on-site work in Region Gävleborg. Some have switched to hourly employment, while several have resigned.

The doctors’ union Gästrike Hälsinge läkareförening says that remote work from abroad may be the only alternative when no doctor wants to take a position requiring on-site presence in Gävleborg. The region’s HR chief says this concerns employment conditions and that several parallel laws and regulations must be followed. SVT Nyheter Gävleborg

Gävle municipality gets another setback on Rörberg

The Administrative Court of Appeal, a court that hears appeals, says that Gävle municipality acted incorrectly when it failed to count late-submitted name signatures for a citizens’ initiative on a referendum about the airport in Gävle. It was the Administrative Court that initially ruled in favour of the flying club in May 2026. The municipality appealed, but the Administrative Court of Appeal is now taking the same line.

A referendum is a way of finding out what residents think about a particular issue. The municipality’s legal counsel is analysing the judgment and will then discuss the next steps with the politicians, according to a written response to SVT. SVT Nyheter Gävleborg

Hofors says no to data centres

Politicians in Hofors Municipality say no to investigating the possibility of attracting companies that want to build data centres. The assessment is that the municipality lacks sufficient land and electricity, and that data centre establishments create too few jobs in the long run.

The proposal came from a citizens’ proposal from an individual in Hofors. The chair of the municipal executive board says he is more optimistic about other types of establishments, such as logistics centres. SVT Nyheter Gävleborg

Valbo transport has gone bankrupt

The transport company Valbo transport has gone bankrupt after 60 years on the roads. The company already had major financial problems at the beginning of the year. According to the company’s own annual report, it lost a major contract for Frigoscandia on short notice in June 2025, after negotiations were stalled.

The trucks with the polar bear logo may stop rolling. Gefle Dagblad

Gävle 3 won again – 4 straight victories

Gävle 3 defeated Wallvik away at Ljusne Idrottshall with 10–4 (3–1, 5–3, 2–0) in Division 3 Dalarna/Gävleborg men's floorball. The team now has 4 consecutive victories.

Gefle Dagblad

Feasibility study on a train depot in Gävle

Region Gävleborg and Tåg i Bergslagen want to investigate whether they can jointly offer a depot solution ahead of future procurements of rail services. Train depots are used for servicing, repairs and other maintenance of trains.

The proposal means that they will procure an external partner to develop a concept and calculate the costs. Region Gävleborg’s share of the cost of the continued feasibility study is estimated at around two million kronor. It has not yet been decided whether any depot will be built or leased. SVT Nyheter Gävleborg

In brief

• A 146-square-metre house at Risslavägen 6 in Hudiksvall has been sold for 2 400 000 kr; the ownership transfer was completed in October 2026. Hudiksvalls Tidning
• A 193-square-metre house at Valbovägen 202A in Valbo has been sold for 2 600 000 kr; the ownership transfer took place in October 2026. Gefle Dagblad
• A 110-square-metre house at Årsundavägen 34 in Sandviken has been sold for 1 925 000 kr; the ownership transfer was completed in October 2026. Gefle Dagblad
• A farm property at Persbylånga 124 in Tierp has been inherited; the property covers 192 hectares, including 125 hectares of forest. The transaction was completed in October 2026. Arbetarbladet
• Nearly 1 year after the storms Johannes and Anna, clearance work is still ongoing; nearly 11 million cubic metres of forest were destroyed. Arbetarbladet
• A strongman competitor has been in Skåne competing against Sweden's top 10. Hudiksvalls Tidning
• A cross-country skier at Högbo GIF has won the Ski Classics youth competition 2 years in a row and switched to Team Aker Daehlie ahead of the upcoming season. Arbetarbladet
• A passenger car overturned off the E4 near Måssjön on Wednesday evening and ended up in the ditch. Arbetarbladet