Addressing the Northern Geography in Major Exhibition The art gallery Havremagasinet in Northern Sweden has filled a whopping 3600 square meters with art created by various artists from the High North. The works offer diverse views of the northern land of the future.
Challenging Situation for the Swedish Forest Industry The combination of high costs and low demand is hitting Swedish sawmills, pulp, and paper producers hard. Increased trade barriers are also creating uncertainty for the industry.
Critical of the Swedish Government’s Lack of Investment in the Iron Ore Line The mayor of the Northern Swedish municipality Boden believes the Swedish Government is not taking the further construction of the Iron Ore Line seriously. Sweden recently presented several measures for improving the vital railway but is criticized for not doing enough.
Sweden Gives Green Light to Several Railway Projects in the North The Swedish government is giving the green light to start constructing an important railway line in Northern Sweden. In addition, several projects to improve the capacity of the Iron Ore Line are underway. At the same time, the Norwegian Labor Party is proposing the construction of the Northern Norway line.
Former Swedish Minister to Mediate in Iron Ore Line Matter The crucial Iron Ore Line is characterized by low capacity and significant pressure from several actors. Now, the former Swedish Minister of Infrastructure is to find compromises among those who utilize the railway line between Norway and Sweden in the north.
Steel Producer Receives Billion Grant for Green Transformation in Northern Sweden The Swedish steel producer SSAB has been granted SEK 1.45 billion for the green transformation of its Luleå operations. The steel plant in the Northern Swedish city currently accounts for Sweden's largest carbon emission.
US Military Convoy Exits Sweden and Enters Finland in 550-Mile Journey in the North Several hundred US soldiers and military vehicles have moved from Narvik to Finland through Northern Sweden for Immediate Response 24. "This is the first time Sweden conducts host nation support as a NATO ally. Through supporting our allies from the US forces, we support the entire alliance's operative ability," says Commander of the Swedish Northern Military Region.
US Strategic Bombers Deployed in Northern Sweden Two US Air Force B-1B Lancers are now operating out of Luleå-Kallax Air Base in Northern Sweden. “In these uneasy times when NATO membership is imminent, it is important to have committed partners," says the Chief of the Swedish Air Force, Major General Jonas Wikman.
Swedish Steel Company Must Import Iron Ore From Abroad Instead of Neighboring Town Disagreements about the Swedish Iron Ore Line's capacity have led the steel company H2 Green Steel, which wants to produce green steel in Northern Sweden, to import iron ore from Canada and Brazil.
Increased Willingness to Move to Northern Sweden According to a new survey, nearly two-thirds of young adults are willing to consider moving to Sweden's two northernmost counties. Proximity to nature, work opportunities, and less stress were the main reasons among all the respondents.
Industrial Adventure in Northern Sweden: Investments of Over SEK 1000 Billion in the Coming Years The spectacular green industrialization that is currently taking place in Northern Sweden illustrates the possibility of action against climate change – and has turned prejudice against the northern region on its head, says Peter Larsson, the Swedish government's special coordinator, to HNN.
Europe's First Satellite Launch Complex Opens in Arctic Sweden Mainland Europe's first orbital launch complex for satellites officially opened in Kiruna, Northern Sweden today – with the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen present. For Europe, the new launch complex will be a long-awaited resource.
Swedish Industries Will Still Have Cement Following Court Decision After much controversy, Cementa is allowed to continue its lime extraction for four more years. A lot was at stake for the Swedish industry as the company accounts for 75 percent of the cement supply in Sweden.
Swedish and American Forces Practiced Compating Targets in Northern Sweden On Tuesday, the Swedish Armed Forces and special forces from the US practiced in Northern Sweden with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). “The outcome of the exercise proves that we are able to fight long-distance targets with high precision”, says deputy Chief of the Swedish Army.
Opening of Kiruna's New City Center An Arctic city is moved as a step to enable continued ore extraction. After 18 years of planning, the opening of Kiruna's new city center has finally come.
