Melker Westerberg

3 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly |Melker Westerberg

Skebo's rent increase for the year is now finalised, and the new rates will be effective this spring. Skebo's rent rises have been decided. Skellefteå2025-04-03 16:00At the outset of negotiations, Skebo proposed a 6.71 percent rent increase, effective April 1st, a proposition Hyresgästföreningen (the Tenants' Association) rejected.

1 month ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly |Melker Westerberg

A demonstration will be held in Skellefteå this Saturday in response to Northvolt's bankruptcy. The organiser is emphasising several demands, including abolishing the "three-month rule" for non-European citizens, and anticipates a significant attendance. – I hope there will be as many people as when AIK celebrated their championship this spring, says Per Lindbäck from the Migrantmän association. Per Lindbäck from the association Migrantmän Skellefteå. Archive photo.

1 month ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly |Melker Westerberg

In 2023, a man died after an explosion at Northvolt in Skellefteå. Now, Northvolt has gone bankrupt – but the investigation into the fatal accident continues. – The bankruptcy does not affect the investigation, says prosecutor Christer B Jarlås to SVT. Police on site after the explosion on November 4, 2023. Skellefteå2025-03-17 12:00In November 2023, a 25-year-old man was taken to Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala following an explosion at Northvolt.