Borås

The Norrby25 subproject in Viskans park is moving into its construction phase, following initial engagement with residents that included a workshop and a focus on children and youth.

Borås City traditionally honored this year's Swedish champions with a festive evening in the City Hall on March 31, where 63 out of 99 champions were present to celebrate their achievements and receive champion shields.

Students in Borås are organizing a Walpurgis Night celebration featuring a floating May bonfire in Stadsparken, aiming to start a new tradition.

Class 9A at the International English School in Borås has undertaken a controversial assignment to detox their social media and reduce screen time, with ninth graders at the school having lessons in detoxing their algorithms.

Two 19-year-old forwards, Magnus Holte and Suwaibou Kebbeh, have been loaned out for the entire 2026 season, with Holte moving to Norrby IF in Sweden's Superettan and Kebbeh joining GIF Sundsvall.

A person is suspected of a crime in Borås, with a witness claiming several people were involved, according to Borås Tidning.

The number of teenage mothers in Sweden has decreased significantly since 2009, with new statistics showing around 260 teenagers became mothers in 2025 compared to about 1,300 in 2009.

A grant has enabled the Borås City Archive to begin digitizing over 30 historical films that were previously inaccessible due to older technology, with plans for a public screening at Röda Kvarn this spring.

The Borås City Council meeting on Thursday, March 26 began with a memorial speech and a moment of silence in memory of the deceased City Council Chairman Per-Olof Höög, according to official sources. Decisions were made during the session, though specifics were not disclosed.

The rules for the 20 km mass start classic cross-country skiing race at the Swedish national championships have been changed from last year's practice, with organizers confirming that slower skiers will not be removed during this year's competition in Umeå.

Per-Olof Höög, a long-standing municipal leader in Borås, has died, prompting official tributes including flags at half-mast and minutes of silence. He was deeply rooted in the Social Democratic Party and served in key roles such as chairman of the Municipal Council since 2010.

Earth Hour, an annual global initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to highlight the climate challenge, will take place on March 28 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. In Borås, the event will be observed by turning off the lighting in and on a number of central buildings.

An elk that had exhibited aggressive behavior for over a year was shot in Borås municipality, Sweden, on Saturday after it chased a woman near her home, with police and a hunter responding to the scene to end the threat.

The municipal executive board has approved marketing cooperation agreements with IF Elfsborg and Norrby IF. The meeting was conducted in a condensed format, with full documentation available.

The nearly 40-year-old play 'Sanning och konsekvens' (Truth and Consequence) premieres at Borås City Theatre tonight. According to sources, Lars Norén's plays are currently being performed extensively in Malmö, Stockholm, and Gothenburg.

A forest management team in Borås, led by Frans Carlén, works to make environments safe while preserving natural values through varied tasks like clearing and conservation.

A detailed plan proposal for properties in Villastaden, Borås, is currently under review, aiming to test development possibilities for housing and center activities. The plan includes expanding building rights and adding new apartments while preserving cultural and environmental elements.

Borås City has entered into an agreement with the Civil Defense Association to establish a voluntary resource group (FRG) to enhance local preparedness. The agreement, effective from March 16, 2026, to December 31, 2029, involves trained volunteers who can support municipal and rescue services during crises.

Music schools in Borås and Mölndal are collaborating across municipal boundaries to give students the opportunity to play in a larger symphony orchestra. They are inviting the public to a grand symphony orchestra concert on March 22.

Political parties in Borås City Council have negotiated a governance agreement for the mandate period from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2030. The agreement outlines principles for political work, though the Green Party has chosen not to sign.