Sweden: more unemployed are to be convinced to move to jobs in the north
A shortage of labour in the north of Sweden has led the government to ask the Public Employment Agency to
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Sweden closes investigation into Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Sweden’s investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline has been closed, as Swedish courts lack jurisdiction in
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Hurricane winds lash northern Sweden
Powerful winds are lashing northwestern Sweden, and in Stekenjokk in Jämtland, the wind speed is at hurricane level. Trees fallen
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New war and crisis preparedness brochure to come out this year
A new version of the brochure If Crisis or War Comes will be mailed to all Swedish households this fall.
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Northern Swedish town experiences economic boom and influx of new residents
After decades of stagnation and decline, the town of Skellefteå is booming. The municipality envisions 25% more inhabitants by 2030.
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Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s membership in NATO
Decision lifts major hurdle to Sweden’s entry into the military alliance Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday approved Sweden’s membership in NATO,
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Moving 800 km to northern Sweden for job above work permit salary threshold
When the salary requirement for work permits was raised last November, Krisnendu Mahalder and Poli Sarker feared they would be
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After icy record last week – Kvikkjokk is now Sweden’s warmest place
Kvikkjokk was the coldest place in Sweden last Wednesday at with a temperature reaching as low as – 43.6 degrees
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Trains cancelled as temperatures hit -44 in northern Sweden
Extreme cold has hit the north of Sweden, with temperatures reaching lower than -40 degrees Celsius in some areas. On
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Wildfires, space & shipping – Arctic roundup 2023 with Mia Bennett
As we approach the year’s end, Eye on the Arctic is reflecting on the past 12 months in northern news.
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Industry hoping NATO membership will boost freight transport
Industry representatives hope Sweden’s future Nato membership will lead to infrastructure investments boosting freight transport in Norrland. Forestry group SCA
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Sweden gives another SEK 1.4 billion in financial aid to Ukraine
Sweden is to give SEK 1.4 billion to Ukraine to help the civilian population through the winter. The money will
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Sweden and the US sign historic defence deal
Sweden and the United States have signed a historic defence cooperation agreement. Under the deal, the US military gain access
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Record number of golden eagle chicks on Gotland: ”The island is full”
Record numbers of golden eagle chicks have hatched on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea this year. The
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Thousands of kilos of explosives missing in Norrbotten
Police investigating if they’ve been delivered to criminals. New details have emerged concerning the seizure of a large quantity of
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