Malmö is buzzing with news! From historical archives resurfacing to shake-ups in the education sector, here's what's making headlines in South Africa about this Swedish city.
Unearth Malmö's Past: Historical Map Archive Returns!
Remember that old historical map archive that disappeared a few years back? Well, good news! The city planning office's historical map treasure is finally back online and searchable for everyone. You can now explore approximately 6,000 fascinating maps, searching by year, author, historical district, or even current sub-area. Access the digital archive via the Digitalt kartarkiv link. It's a fantastic resource for history buffs and anyone curious about Malmö's evolution.
School Rector Removed After Controversial Hiring Decisions
Several high-profile cases of inappropriate behaviour among school staff have sparked outrage in Malmö. Following a recruitment process riddled with criticism, a school rector has been reassigned. Local politicians are now pushing for a thorough review of recruitment procedures within the primary school system. This comes after Bergaskolan in Malmö hired a convicted football hooligan before he had served his sentence. Furthermore, the school also recruited a pro-Palestinian activist who supports Hamas and poses with weapons on social media, leading to demands for the rector's and assistant's resignation.
Bergaskolan Gets a New Leader
Rikard Persson is stepping down as the head of Bergaskolan. He stated to Sydsvenskan that this decision was made 'for the best of Bergaskolan'. Malmö city has confirmed that the school will have a new rector. The current rector will be assigned to another role within the primary school administration.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops. The situation has prompted parents to demand a review of the teacher's assistant at the Malmö school. It’s definitely a period of change and scrutiny for the Malmö education system.