Tag: Umeå
Umea in Sweden, a city that takes women’s lives into account… and their opinions
In Umea, a small Swedish town not far from the Arctic Circle, there is one of the few museums in the world dedicated to the history of women. The municipality,…
Sustainable trips are increasing in Umeå – but most people still take the car
At the end of September, 30,000 randomly selected people received an invitation to participate in the survey, which is the largest that Umeå Municipality has ever conducted. Umeå residents’ trips…
Remote work contributed to Katarina changing jobs in Umeå: “The cup ran over”
When the Public Health Authority again approved work on site, Katarina Lindberg would return to work. But then many of the colleagues chose to stay at home. When Katarina came…
Sömskar gave IFK Umeå the relay gold
Linn Sömskar followed up yesterday’s gold in 15 km by leading IFK Umeå to relay gold in the SC week over 3×5 km classic in heavy snowfall in Skövde. She…
Fire in Umeå where two died is not suspected to have been started
It was on the night of January 20 that the apartment fire broke out. The cases were initially classified as arson, which is standard procedure. The police’s investigations have not…
Two people seriously injured after apartment fire in Umeå
The emergency services were called to the scene just before one in the morning after a stairwell was filled with fire smoke. About 10 units were quickly on the scene…
Several bus routes around Umeå canceled due to the weather
The decision was taken by the transport company in consultation with the drivers, says county transport CEO Harriet Söder. When the anti-skid control has progressed sufficiently, traffic will resume. –…
Umeå prepares for orange warning: “People should stay at home”
A heavy snowstorm has moved in over the Norrland coast during Thursday evening. According to SMHI, there may be up to 30 centimeters of snow until tomorrow Friday, including in…
Now the ski facility opens at Bräntberget in Umeå – watch as SVT’s reporter drives the piste machine
Turn after turn, Mikael Öhman drives on Bräntberget in Umeå to get the 48 meter high hill in top condition before the opening on Boxing Day, but he is self-critical.…
Here, Ukrainian war refugees eat Christmas dinner for the first time at Bakfickan in Umeå
Bakfickan, IOGT-NTO’s meeting place in Umeå, is served a traditional Christmas table on Christmas Eve. This year, an extra Christmas dinner was also arranged for Ukrainians. – It’s very good…