Varberg

The association Scania Jacks has expanded to Varberg, where twelve participants now practice the sport, according to official sources. The group has about 50 members across Halland and Skåne.

Varberg District Court was evacuated on Tuesday morning due to a letter with suspected dangerous content, while prosecutors requested detention for a man suspected of murdering an 18-year-old in Tyresö.

Easter traditions in Sweden saw contrasting scenes as cold-water swimmers braved the elements in Varberg and Karlstad, with snowfall in Karlstad keeping many indoors on Good Friday.

Varberg Energi has hired the nearly two-year-old gas detection dog Berra, a sprocker spaniel, to locate gas leaks in the municipality's seven-mile-long gas network. Berra is trained to recognize a scent additive that is added to the gas.

Varbergs BoIS has announced two new signings and seen its head coach depart in recent months, marking significant changes for the club.

Red Cross volunteers have been assisting at the emergency department of Varberg Hospital for one and a half years, operating Monday to Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Their mission focuses on providing human support, such as conversation, food for long-waiting patients, and help with phone charging or parking issues.

A major water leak in Varberg, Sweden, has triggered a drinking water crisis with conservation orders, boil-water advisories, and widespread closures. The leak discovered Tuesday has severely impacted central areas, with no timeline for repairs amid broader infrastructure funding concerns.

A 20-year-old man is being prosecuted at Varberg District Court after allegedly offering to carry out murders and bombings for payment in encrypted chats. The prosecutor is seeking his indefinite deportation from Sweden.

Fredrik Åhrman in Varberg has regained a near-normal life through home dialysis after suffering kidney failure linked to Covid-19 three years ago, though he awaits a transplant. The development toward more home dialysis remains slow, with most patients still receiving treatment in hospitals.

A pilot project for a bookable bus service in Varberg's inland areas during spring 2025 was successful with passenger numbers exceeding targets, but Hallandstrafiken has decided not to proceed with the project.

Annica Wallin, an importer and seller of hats and bags in Varberg, is facing significant financial losses as a large container shipment is stuck in Oman due to the war in Iran's impact on oil and trade.

A track fault on the railway stretch between Varberg and Värö in Halland has caused delays for travelers, primarily affecting northbound traffic toward Gothenburg. The issue has persisted for several weeks.

A man was found shot outdoors in a residential area at Sörse in Varberg on the night of March 8, 2025. One year later, the police still have no suspect.