Locations, Traffic Restrictions and a New Director

Short-term rentals in Vårberg do not dare complain about their apartments, and in Nynäshamn, book loans are expected to decline when the main library is closed. At the same time, the Red-Green administration in Stockholms stad wants to expand the environmental zone, and Nynäshamn is getting a new municipal director after the change of government.

Short-term rentals in Vårberg do not dare to complain

SVT has previously reported about tenants who ended up in a pinch in Liljebo's apartments in Vårberg. Liljebo's properties include 63 apartments let out on short-term contracts. Most of those living there do not want to be interviewed – they are afraid that the landlord will find out that they are the ones who spoke up, and that the short-term contract will then be jeopardized. SVT has sought out Liljebo's management, which has not responded.

– It is absurd how far this has gone, says a lawyer at Hyresgästföreningen (an organisation representing tenants). According to Hyresgästföreningen, the situation indicates that short-term contracts are being used as a business idea. Inspection protection is included in the rental law and gives the right to have the rental agreement extended and to remain living there even if the landlord wants to terminate the agreement, but this protection can be contracted away – often through short-term contracts or demolition contracts. SVT Nyheter Stockholm

Main library closed in Nynäshamn – fewer book loans expected

Nynäshamn Library, which is run by Nynäshamn Municipality (the local authority responsible for things such as libraries and schools), is currently facing a double challenge: a closed main library and an ongoing struggle to capture young readers’ attention. Statistics show that children and young people in the municipality borrowed an average of 10.3 books last year, a figure that is now expected to fall. Nationally, children and young people borrowed an average of nearly 14 books each at public libraries. Nynäshamn ranks in the middle tier of Stockholm County, while Vännäs tops the list with around 39 book loans per child.

– We see that we lose children after the age of 12. And when the library is closed, it hits them the hardest, says a literature educator. Nynäshamns Posten

Annual Rospigg and awards at Roslagen Business Gala

Numerous awards were presented on Thursday evening at the Roslagen Business Gala. The 2026 Rospigg of the Year went to a person who had worked to save and preserve the school in Närtuna – the award was received to thunderous applause. Norrtelje Tidning lists all the winners from the evening. Norrtelje Tidning Norrtelje Tidning

Nynäshamn municipal director is to leave following the change of government

Less than a week after the change of government, the new political administration in Nynäshamn is taking action: the municipal director (the highest-ranking civil servant in the municipal administration) is to leave their post with immediate effect. The reason is that the new political leadership wants a fresh start.

– We have a new political leadership and want to appoint the director we believe can drive us toward the new goals, says the new chair of the municipal executive board (the municipality’s leading political body). The decision was taken on Wednesday by the municipal executive board’s new working committee, which held its first meeting after the “We five” coalition – consisting of S, V, MP, Sorundanet and Pensionärspartiet – took over power in Nynäshamn last week. Nynäshamns Posten

The City of Stockholm wants to expand the environmental zone

The Red-Green government in the City of Stockholm wants to expand the disputed environmental zone in the capital. Both diesel and petrol cars, as well as plug-in hybrids, are to be completely banned.

– Now we are taking the next step and introducing Sweden's most ambitious targets against air pollution, says city councillor Cindy Falquet Lindh (MP) in a statement. DN Stockholm

Taxi company confirms launch in Sweden

Hundreds of turquoise electric cars are waiting in a parking lot north of Stockholm. Now the Vietnamese billionaire's taxi company confirms an upcoming launch in Sweden – and is opening the door to dialogue with the union. DN Stockholm

In brief

• Nynäshamns gymnasium is planning a restart of its aesthetic program, primarily with specializations in music and visual arts – today around 30 students commute from the municipality to study aesthetic subjects elsewhere. Nynäshamns Posten
• The police carried out an exercise in central Stockholm on Thursday, during which, among other things, a powerful bang could be heard. SVT Nyheter Stockholm
• The preliminary investigation into suspected vote fraud in Tensta in northwestern Stockholm has been dropped – according to the prosecutor (the official who leads criminal investigations), the alleged crime could not be proven. SVT Nyheter Stockholm
• A business owner in Sorunda is convicted by Södertörns District Court (the court that hears criminal cases at first instance) of unlawful harassment of a former employee: 100 day-fines of 250 kronor and 84 000 kronor in damages. Nynäshamns Posten
• The 2026/2027 ice hockey season is continuing, and Norrtelje Tidning is gathering the latest news about NIK – readers can ask questions and give likes. Norrtelje Tidning