Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | Ten inland municipalities in northern Sweden warn Postnord delivery office reductions could affect businesses and future establishments in sparsely populated areas by Sweden Herald

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Ten inland municipalities in northern Sweden have jointly warned the government that PostNord’s plan to cut delivery offices – shrinking the network from roughly 300 to 220 locations and reducing staff from just over 19,000 to under 16,000 – could jeopardise existing businesses and deter future establishment in the sparsely populated region, as the postal service seeks to reshape its operations for the future.

Read more: https://swedenherald.com/article/ten-inland-municipalities-in-northern-sweden-warn-postnord-delivery-office-reductions-could-affect-businesses-and-future-establishments-in-sparsely-populated-areas

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Amendments to the #Forest and #Prairies #Protection Act provide the #province with the authority to assume #command and actively support #municipalities responding to a #wildfire. And amendments to the #Water Act provide #Cabinet authority to determine priority of water use under water #licenses, and allow ‘low risk’ transfers between major water basins for use during #emergencies like a prolonged #drought.

Concerns are best articulated by a ABLawg.ca report:

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Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | New independent schools prohibited from distributing profits for first five years by Sweden Herald

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The Swedish government is set to introduce a “value‑transfer ban” that will prohibit newly founded independent schools from distributing profits for the first five years, with similar restrictions of three years after a change of ownership and two years following a supervisory order for quality deficiencies. The measures aim to secure long‑term ownership, stabilize school finances and deter unscrupulous operators, requiring principals to keep separate accounts for each school unit and to report fully to the authorities; violations could incur fines and compel repayment of municipal grants. Additional provisions would make it easier for the state to forcibly administer or close independent schools, and require principals planning a closure to notify the municipality by 1 November of the preceding school year. The amendments are slated to take effect on 1 July 2027.

Read more: https://swedenherald.com/article/new-independent-schools-prohibited-from-distributing-profits-for-first-five-years

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Il Sole 24 ORE - Italia: Turismo culturale e aree interne, Comuni in campo insieme alle dimore storiche

Previste iniziative per favorire la destagionalizzazione dei flussi, la creazione di itinerari dedicati e la promozione di eventi congiunti

Cultural tourism and inland areas, Municipalities working together with historic residences.

Expected initiatives to promote seasonal flow diversification, the creation of dedicated itineraries, and the promotion of joint events.

#Municipalities

https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/turismo-culturale-e-aree-interne-comuni-campo-insieme-dimore-storiche-AIhoDQ2C