Visby

The SSA National Conference, one of Sweden's largest forums for discussing collaboration between school and working life, will be held on April 15–16, 2026, at Wisby Strand, with Region Gotland again hosting the event. This year's conference, themed 'Level up, cash and dreams', aims to create space for young people to dream big while understanding societal rules.

The ICA Maxi Arena in Visby will be renamed Destination Gotland Arena from May 1, following a five-year naming rights deal with the ferry company. The agreement involves an annual investment of 500,000 kronor.

A fault in the sterilization process at Visby Hospital, discovered on March 6, has led to canceled operations and forced the hospital into reinforcement mode, with emergency measures including borrowing military equipment and collaborating with other regions to secure sterile supplies.

Hundreds of passengers from the cruise ship AidaDiva walked across the new Kopparsvik Bridge in Visby on Wednesday, marking its first use to guide travelers into the inner city, though the bridge remains unfinished due to construction delays and a contractor dispute.

The Environment and Building Committee of Region Gotland approved a new action program to improve air quality in Visby and made key decisions on housing developments in Västerhejde Vibble and Visby Östergård.

The Gymnasium and Adult Education Committee of Region Gotland finalized a major budget request for 2027-2029, seeking over 30 million kronor in additional funding for 2027.

A new Art Channel was inaugurated at Visby Hospital on March 19, 2026, displaying public art on the hospital's TV screens to promote healing and accessibility. The initiative stems from a collaboration between hospital staff and cultural institutions.

Region Gotland is implementing dust binding and cleaning measures in Visby to reduce air particle levels, driven by new EU limits taking effect in 2030.

Authorities on Gotland have called for reduced water usage in several towns, including Visby, due to ongoing treatment works and low water levels. The measures aim to prevent pressure loss or complete stoppage in the municipal network.

Gotlands Museum has opened a new photo exhibition focusing on EPA and A-tractor culture on the island. The exhibition, titled 'Grattis du är först i kön' (Congratulations, you are first in line), runs from March 14 to May 3.

Adult education on Gotland will introduce a technical foundation year starting in autumn 2026, aimed at preparing students for further studies in technology and natural sciences.

Region Gotland is seeking a developer for the last detailed-planned plot in the Artilleriet district in Visby, with bids due by April 30, 2026.

Revet, a new youth-focused cultural hub, has opened in Visby, Gotland, aiming to provide a space for young people to create and experience culture. The initiative is mobile and targets Gotlanders aged 13 to 25.

Parents of students at Solbergaskolan in Visby were informed on Wednesday that a threat of a school shooting was scribbled in the school. The incident has been reported to police.

Ongoing infrastructure work on Biskopsgatan in Visby involves replacing and laying new systems, with an archaeologist participating due to medieval street paving remains. A public event is scheduled for March 12, 2026, inviting people to observe and ask questions.