Ronneby

A high school student in Ronneby suffered multiple serious injuries after falling from scaffolding in autumn 2023, according to official sources. The 23-year-old now receives compensation for his injuries and scars, though his life remains impacted.

An 82-year-old man in Ronneby has barred the municipality from using his private gravel road after his request for the local government to take over maintenance was rejected. Knut Svensson's decision could disrupt services like home care and school buses that rely on the shortcut.

Swedish rock band Smash Into Pieces has seen a surge in popularity following its recent Melodifestivalen appearances, performing at venues across Sweden and becoming a favorite among younger audiences.

An investigation by Ronneby municipality reveals that around 50 top politicians received approximately 1.4 million SEK too much in fees and may now become liable for repayment.

Important archaeological discoveries, including Iron Age longhouses and a Bronze Age cult house, have been made along the planned expansion route of the E22 highway between Ronneby and Karlskrona, officials said. The finds, which also include settlements from the Stone Age and Bronze Age, will lead to closer examinations of grave sites before road work begins in 2027.

The board of Miljöteknik, owner of Ronneby's fiber network, has received an offer for its sale, with details kept confidential and only board members present during the presentation. This has sparked political and public criticism, including a petition against the sale.

Students at the adapted elementary school in Kuggeboda in Ronneby municipality must move, according to BLT. By the autumn term 2027, the operation should be moved to another school.

A 60-year-old man from Ronneby is suspected of attempted extortion after contacting a mother about removing her son's personal information from his website. The suspect is previously convicted for involvement in a high-profile extortion case.

Two sports teams, H 78 and Lyckeby, claimed away victories on Saturday against their respective opponents Ronneby and Malmö.

Ronneby Airport will be without commercial summer flights between June 20 and August 11 after efforts to secure an alternative airline failed. Region Blekinge and local businesses could not finance a replacement for SAS's suspended route.

A complaint has been filed with the Parliamentary Ombudsman regarding three decisions from 2024, 2025, and 2026 involving politicians in Ronneby. The politicians named are Roger Fredriksson (M), Ola Robertsson (S), Nicolas Westrup (SD), and Bengt Johansson (SD).