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Green light for new skyscraper in London
“The Gherkin” in London’s financial district will soon be next door to a significantly taller building: “1 Undershaft”. Stock Photography Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth
Green light for new skyscraper in London
Authorities have given planning permission for the skyscraper “1 Undershaft” in London’s financial district City of London, reports the Financial Times.
It is about a 74-storey office building at 309.6 metres, which will be one of Western Europe’s two tallest buildings alongside “The Shard” in London, which was inaugurated in 2012.
“1 Undershaft” is to be built next to the existing skyscraper in the financial district called “The Gherkin”, which with its 41 floors and 180 meters high opened its doors in 2003.
Complete stop after a collision between two trucks and two cars
Complete stop after a collision between two trucks and two cars
Two cars and two trucks with a total of five people collided on national highway 30 outside Sävsjö on Friday.
The police write on their website that “It is icy at the scene and a strong warning to all other road users.”
All those involved got out of the vehicles on their own and no one is expected to be seriously injured, however, there is a total standstill in traffic on national highway 30.
Both trucks are blocking the lanes and the police are on site to direct traffic.
Abuse at school in Eslöv
Abuse at school in Eslöv
On Friday, police and an ambulance went to a school in Eslöv to a fight between students at the school.
– We are there now. There has been some kind of fight, probably an assault between students at the school, says Katarina Rusin, police spokesperson.
The extent of the damage is currently unclear. An ambulance is on site to see if anyone needs help.
The school’s principal tells Aftonbladet:
– We have had an argument between two students and we are sorting it out. I can’t tell how old they are. We’re in the middle of it now.
Pourmokhtari on offshore wind power
Pourmokhtari on offshore wind power
Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari receives an investigation into offshore wind power today at a press conference at 2 p.m.
Investigator Magnus Hermansson suggests that Sweden switch to an auction system for permits for offshore wind power.
Marine plans and other relevant plans shall be indicative. Based on those plans, the state must identify suitable areas.
The system must take place in cooperation between the actors affected, for example the municipalities. But that does not affect the municipalities’ right to decide.
Today’s system involves several problems, according to the investigator. But they are to be solved with the new system, where the state points out areas where it is possible to build wind power in the sea, and interested parties will be allowed to bid in an auction for the right to build wind power.
Today, it is those who want to build offshore wind power that find an area Show more
Lucia train in accident – ten injured
Lucia train in accident – ten injured
A Lucia train has been involved in an accident in Östersund. Ten people are involved, reports P4 Jamtland.
It is a minibus and tow truck that collided in central Östersund.
The police told the channel that Lucia’s party, which had just visited a hospital, was on board the affected minibus.
One person has been taken to hospital by ambulance.
There is no further information on the state of damage.
Northvolt Labs evacuated after smoke development
Northvolt Labs evacuated after smoke development
The emergency services are on site at Northvolt Labs in Västerås, where the premises have been evacuated after smoke developed.
– There is smoke spreading on three floors and all staff have left the premises. No reason has been found for the development of smoke at the moment, says Alexander Westerberg, emergency operator at the emergency services.
Swinging bus injured two
Swinging bus injured two
Two people have been injured after they were hit by a swerving city bus in Linköping.
One of the people has suffered head injuries and will be taken to hospital for treatment. The other suffered minor injuries.
François Bayrou new prime minister of France
François Bayrou new prime minister of France
François Bayrou, 73, of the centrist Nouveau Center party, is named France’s new prime minister. It reports Le Monde.
After several days of political deadlock, the new prime minister was now presented by President Emmanuel Macron.
The former prime minister, Michel Barnier, had to resign in early December after a vote of no confidence by both the political left and the right in the country.
Distrust grew against the former prime minister when he pushed through a budget proposal in parliament without a vote.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Mozambique
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Mozambique
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates its travel advice for Mozambique due to the security situation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Swedes against non-essential travel to all of Mozambique, which is the lowest level of advice that primarily applies to tourist and sightseeing trips.
The advice is valid until further notice.
Principal Hamid gets a new job
Principal Hamid gets a new job
One of Sweden’s most celebrated school debaters was kicked from SVT’s På spåret after he was revealed to have written anti-Semitic and homophobic posts via an anonymous online account.
Now Hamid Zafar has got a new job writes DN.
According to the newspaper, he has been employed as principal at the Nordic International School in Trollhättan.
SMHI warns of severe slipping
SMHI warns of severe slipping
SMHI has issued a yellow warning for parts of Sweden, where severe ice is being flagged due to freezing rain.
The warning applies to central Jämtland, central parts of southern Norrland and parts of the Mediterranean and Hälsing coasts.
SMHI also warns of strong winds in the Baltic Sea and Vänern.
The fashion company Nakd in reconstruction
The fashion company Nakd in reconstruction
The Swedish fashion company Nakd is in crisis – seriously. Just over a year ago, the company notified 80 employees, and now they are undergoing reconstruction.
Nakd had a turnover of approximately SEK 2 billion in 2023 and made a loss of SEK 308 million before tax, writes Break it.
“Despite extensive measures last year, the financial situation has unfortunately become unsustainable for us”, writes CEO Mattias Jacobsson in a press release.
Argument in the shop – about a sandwich
Argument in the shop – about a sandwich
During late Thursday evening, a fight broke out in a shop on Odengatan in Stockholm.
The reason: A sandwich.
A commotion broke out between the customer and staff when the customer refused to pay for the sandwich.
It all ends in a fight and the store’s cash register breaks, the police write.
When the police arrive, however, the customer has managed to flee the scene. But a report is written about vandalism, attempted assault and petty theft.
Man arrested after murder
Man arrested after murder
A man has been arrested after the suspected murder in Fjärås yesterday, the police say
The man was arrested during the night and is aged 55. He is suspected of murder or manslaughter. The case is now being handled by prosecutors.
The dead man was found, according to information from Aftonbladet, in water next to road 939 on Thursday.
“As the investigation is at a very early stage, more information will not be communicated at this time,” the police write.
All entrances to Södra länken closed
All entrances to Södra länken closed
All entrances to the southern link in Stockholm are closed, reports P4 Stockholm.
The reason is a broken lorry that is stationary before the start of the Essingeleden.
All entrances in direction E4/E20, Södertäljevägen and Essingeleden are closed, writes the channel.
However, it is possible to take a ride towards Nacka.
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