KD-topp leaves as Tingsryd sells at a loss

A senior Christian Democratic politician in Mörbylånga is leaving all his political assignments after a verdict by Växjö District Court in a property deal. In Tingsryd, the municipality is selling an industrial property at a loss, and Lessebo Paper is pausing production due to high electricity prices.

Växjö veterinarian helped 600 animals in Ukraine

A licensed veterinarian in Växjö recently travelled to Ukraine to help dogs and cats living under difficult conditions as a result of the war. On site, she examined and neutered around 600 dogs and cats in under 2 weeks.

The need for veterinary care is great in Ukraine, where many animals have been affected by the war. In addition to injuries and illnesses, there is also a great need to limit the number of homeless dogs. "Many have been forced to leave their animals behind as a result of the war", she says. The trip also involved meetings with people and veterinary colleagues from all over the world. SVT Nyheter Småland

KD's top candidate in Mörbylånga resigns from all positions

The Christian Democrats' top candidate in Mörbylånga is resigning from all her political positions, reports Ölandsbladet. The announcement comes after she was convicted in Växjö District Court – the general court that hears criminal cases and disputes – over a property deal.

In March 2022, she bought a property from an elderly couple in Uppvidinge municipality for 1.6 million kronor. When the deal was examined in court, it emerged that the cheques intended to be used for payment had never been cashed, and according to the verdict, one of the former owners had been mentally incapacitated. The District Court annulled the purchase, and she must repay half a million kronor to the couple's estate. She has denied all charges, and the verdict has been appealed. The party's chair on Öland calls it a “sad story”. SVT Nyheter Småland Barometern

Tingsryd sells Jitech's former premises at a loss

The industrial property Tingsryd 1:70, better known as Jitech's former premises, is being sold for 30 million kronor to Carlqvist Bil following a decision by the municipal council – the municipality's highest decision-making body – on Monday. That is 15 million kronor below the booked value.

For Tufab, Tingsryd's municipal property company, the deal means a significant economic loss: nearly 10 million kronor is needed to restore the company's financial balance. Both the CEO and the chair of the board have resigned in protest. The municipal councillor (M) says it is now up to the parent company Tikab to arrange the capital injection, but that other operations will not be affected. It costs around 380–400 thousand kronor per month to keep the premises running. The sale is part of the municipal leadership's planned divestment of 12 commercial properties during 2026 and 2027. SVT Nyheter Småland

Lessebo Paper pauses production – electricity prices too high

High electricity prices are having consequences for Swedish industry. At Lessebo Paper, electricity costs have become so high that the company is forced to pause production for 6 days so far. On Monday, they had an electricity price as high as 390,000 kronor for one day of production.

The paper mill criticises the differences in electricity prices between northern and southern Sweden. “The government and politicians must show decisive action now,” says the CEO. How long production is halted depends on how electricity prices develop. The company currently employs 83 people, and in 2025 turnover was just over 333 million kronor. The regional head of Svenskt Näringsliv in Kronoberg County says that companies in electricity price area four are under pressure from electricity prices right now. SVT Nyheter Småland

New penalty shootout for IK Oskarshamn

IK Oskarshamn played better in the first period and took the lead. The match ended 2–3 on penalties – the most recent result there was 3–4 on penalties in Scaniarinken.

The very same player decided both matches. “You thank your lucky stars for that,” says the match winner. Barometern

Kalmar lights up the water tower for newborns again

In just a few weeks, parents will be able to celebrate their newborn children by lighting up a string of lights in central Kalmar, this time in the old water tower. “Many people have asked why we are not lighting up the baby lights again. Now we are doing it, it feels very good,” says a (S) politician.

It was in January 2004 that the country’s first birth signal was officially inaugurated. Parents on the maternity ward at the county hospital in Kalmar could light up a string of lights around the fountain (Vasabrunnen) with the push of a button when a child was born. Barometern

In brief

• Skolverket (the government agency for schools) has rejected Tingsryd municipality's request for a review, so Wasaskolan in Tingsryd cannot offer national sports education (NIU) in ice hockey in the 2027/2028 school year. SVT Nyheter Småland
• The state is to pay 1 238 406 kr to a company in Gemla within 4 weeks following a settlement, after Livsmedelsverket (the government food agency) prohibited the business on incorrect grounds. SVT Nyheter Småland
• The closed-off concrete jetty is to be demolished and replaced by a floating pontoon. Barometern
• Five buildings – from a community centre in Finsjö to apartment buildings in Mönsterås – are to be demolished; the price tag is 5,1 million kronor. Barometern
• Greenpeace is demonstrating in Älmhult during the week when executives from Ikea's global operations gather there, and claims that Ikea uses timber from protected forest. SVT Nyheter Småland
• The exhibition ”Öland Calling” with 6 artists is being shown at Kamerala villan in Mörbylånga. Barometern
• Gantesbo won at home against Väckelsång with 13–6 in division 4 Småland östra herr in floorball. Barometern
• With less than 6 minutes left, a player laid the stick between his legs and lifted the puck into the net – the match against Visby Roma ended 8–2. Barometern
• A car began to burn on the E22 near Kärrabo in Torsås municipality. Barometern