Östersund

A major international drug smuggling operation has been uncovered, leading to arrests in Thailand and Sweden, with authorities seizing 170 kilos of cocaine in an underwater retrieval scheme in Uddevalla.

Dalen secured a dramatic 4-3 away victory over Örnsköldsvik IB DJ19 after a penalty shootout in the JSM women's floorball playoffs, while Alunda grabbed a commanding series advantage with a 7-3 win against Strömsbro in the division 1 men's opener.

Swedish schools face safety and study peace challenges, with Lugnviksskolan implementing new rules like mobile phone and shoe bans to address disorder.

Sveriges Radio Ekot is launching a series that will explore six topics voters consider most important, starting with a visit to Östersund on April 10 to discuss schools. The initiative aims to ground national debates in local realities across Sweden.

An investigation by SVT Nyheter Jämtland has revealed that no sex buyers were convicted in Jämtland County in 2025, despite six judgments found at Östersund District Court from 2020 to 2025.

Two separate bed bug incidents in Sweden have been reported, involving a hotel stay in Östersund and train travel from Malmö to Åre in late January, with formal complaints filed in the aftermath.

Halmstad District Court has sentenced a driver to 11,200 kronor in day fines for negligence in traffic following an October collision at Nyhems vårdcentral, where police found ice-covered windows severely limited visibility. The crash injured a man and woman on an electric scooter, with the man striking the windshield head-first.

Mid Sweden University is investing in a new bachelor's program in Östersund that uniquely blends criminology and psychology, aiming to start in autumn 2027. Currently, criminology studies are only available at the university's Sundsvall campus.

A construction project for new rental apartments is underway at Tallåsen north of the center in Östersund to address high demand for housing. Östersundshem is building 78 rental apartments in the Stadsdel Norr area.

Magician Joe Labero is bringing his show 'A Magic Night' to Östersund in September, with performances scheduled at Folkets hus.

Joel Nordkvist is leaving politics in Östersund Municipality and Region Jämtland Härjedalen, a departure that marks a significant loss for the Moderates in Jämtland County, where he was one of their biggest profiles.

An entrepreneur was crowned entrepreneur of the year in Östersund on Wednesday, according to major media reports.

Simon Häggström's lectures in Östersund last year have significantly impacted students and school agendas, with Jämtlands gymnasieförbund noting increased student outreach and raised awareness on sensitive issues.

Östersund Municipality is demanding that property owner Krona Östersund AB take immediate measures to complete a stalled housing project, with penalties of up to 750,000 kronor and 500,000 kronor monthly if deadlines are missed, according to municipal officials.

A woman was remanded in custody on Sunday by Sundsvall District Court on probable cause suspected of five cases of arson, including fires in a carport and laundry room.

A fire with conflicting reports about its location and timing has led to an arrest for suspected arson in Östersund, Sweden. Police found a lighter at the scene and are investigating the incident, which caused no injuries but required a multi-unit emergency response.

Östersund parish has made NPF bags available to borrow in its churches since mid-January 2026, aiming to support individuals with neuropsychiatric and other disabilities. The initiative, inspired by other parishes, includes aids like picture support and ear defenders to enhance accessibility.

A survey reveals that dog owners in Jämtland are less likely to pick up after their pets compared to the national average, with residents and officials in Östersund expressing concern over littering in parks.

Östersund and Timrå IBC both faced significant defeats in away matches in Division 1 Norra men's floorball this week.

A new three-hour parking rule has been implemented in Östersund's city center between Rådhusgatan and Strandgatan. The municipality says the measure aims to increase parking turnover and encourage public transport use.