Haparanda

A major villa fire in Nöbbele, south of Växjö, has been classified as arson, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, reported by a neighbor shortly after 21:00 on Wednesday, was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, but rescue personnel have since gained control.

The escalating Middle East conflict has triggered sharp oil price fluctuations, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $100 a barrel, while long-term forecasts predict an oil glut by 2025. This volatility is impacting transportation sectors, with ferry companies and airlines raising ticket prices.

Boro/Vetlanda earned Division 1 promotion with an overtime win over Nyköping in a decisive qualifier, while Asplöven Haparanda secured Hockeyettan qualification with a shutout victory against KB65, capping a dramatic final round.

In February 2023, a man was arrested in Haparanda after allegedly smuggling snus into Finland, leading to prison sentences and conditional sentences for three others.

A fire erupted in a villa in Haparanda's Marielund district on Thursday evening, prompting a significant emergency response. The rescue service has the blaze under control, with no injuries reported.