Tag: reindeer
The new defense agreement between Sweden and the USA worries reindeer herders
On December 6, Sweden and the United States signed the new defense agreement in which the United States gets unimpeded access to 17 different Swedish military bases. If the defense…
The County Administrative Board wants to do a reindeer grazing inventory – has applied for money
The reason why the county administration wants to do a new reindeer pasture inventory is that there is tougher competition for the reindeer’s winter pastures. – If you look at…
New research will save the reindeer from the deadly disease
The first time CWD, wasting disease, was detected in Europe was in wild reindeer in Norway in 2016. The disease that affects the brain is fatal and extremely challenging to…
Reindeer owners react to the board’s decision: “It’s a bit ugly”
Despite the fact that the question of the Sami villages’ internal organization was tabled at the plenary session, the board of the Sami Parliament sent its proposal to the government…
Letter from reindeer owner: “We want earmarked money”
On Wednesday morning, the Sami villages, through Sweden’s Sami Riksförbund (SSR), wooed the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure. In a letter, the Sami villages wish for earmarked money for…
Storm Hans creates major problems for the reindeer industry
Mile after mile of storm-felled trees. And under the trees: Mile after mile of ruined fences and paddocks. Storm Hans hit Västerbotten hard. Malå Samiby estimates that the cost of…
What is the story of Santa’s reindeer?
On the night of December 24, when the distribution of gifts for children begins, Santa Claus is always accompanied by his sleigh and his faithful reindeer. These majestic animals all…
Here the driver deliberately drives towards the reindeer: “Completely unacceptable”
The eyewitnesses could not believe their eyes when they saw the car coming in front of them. The driver swerved across the center line and drove straight into the reindeer.…
Unique reindeer horn belt hits social media
Every day, for a whole summer, the craftsman Olle Blind from Dårajávrre worked to complete the belt that is currently on display in Jokkmokk. To make the belt, he has…
Tomas’ unexpected visit: White reindeer on the balcony
Tomas Roos had an unexpected visit at the cottage in Ottsjö, in Åre municipality. Just in time for lunch, a white reindeer trudged up onto the balcony.– I was standing…