Tag: Kiruna
Kiruna one of the most indebted municipalities in the country
If the debt were to be distributed among the people of Kiruna, it would mean SEK 135,365 for each one. But there are municipalities in the country that are even…
Warmest at the top of the country – pure Stockholm weather in Kiruna
Kiruna was just 0.1 degrees away from breaking its previous record for this time of year. But the peak from 2011 stands and the thermometer stayed at ten even plus…
No evidence of armed intrusion at LKAB in Kiruna – investigation closed
LKAB has known for a long time that there are rare earth metals in Kiruna. The slag, i.e. what has already been mined in the existing mine, contains low levels.…
Green light for controversial graphite mine in Kiruna
In a press release, Talga’s CEO Martin Phillips expresses great joy. – We are incredibly happy about the successful completion of the environmental permit process. The anode project that Talga…
The swimming pool in Kiruna closed after a staff incident
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen The bath house in Kiruna. Photo: Peter Wixtröm This weekend, the Simhallsbadet in Kiruna closed without warning. Outside the entrance stands a cluster of lighted…
Earthquake in the Kiruna mine – Latest news – fast news from Aftonbladet
THREE NEWS YOU CAN’T MISS TODAY An earthquake has occurred in the mine in Kiruna around 10.30 am on Saturday. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 2.1, according to…
LKAB replaces key for key – Kiruna municipality does not have to take the risks
In the past, the municipality has received compensation in the form of money when buildings and infrastructure have been redeemed. An agreement from 2014 gave, for example, 3.74 billion, which…
In Kiruna, preparations are being made for the biggest move yet: a thousand-person church is moving to a new location | Lapland
The move will probably take place next summer. Planning the move has taken eight years. The journey of a few kilometers from the church takes two days. The church in…
Kiruna has the lowest unemployment in the whole country: “Dare to come here”
During the second quarter of 2024, an average of 4,700 people were registered as unemployed in Norrbotten – a decrease of 5 percent compared to the corresponding period last year.…
He roller skates from Kiruna to Ystad – collecting money for Salming’s foundation
Oliver Eriksson goes in-line skating through Sweden to raise money for Börje Salming’s ALS foundation. The journey started in Kiruna on July 14 with the goal of reaching Ystad on…