Sten Nordin retires as governor of Blekinge after three years.

The Blekinge County Administrative Board announces this in a press release.

- It has not been an easy decision as I have enjoyed it very much.

But I will soon be 65 years old and want to free up time to be able to devote myself to my family and more things that are close to my heart, says Sten Nordin.

Sten Nordin took office as governor on October 1, 2017. His successor will be appointed by the government.

Who it will be is not yet clear.