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Kiruna on government decision: We see ourselves as a colony

The government's decision to override Kiruna Municipality regarding the establishment of a new graphite mine sparks anger. "They still see us as some kind of colony or oil platform, where they just extract everything but don't send anything back," says Mats Taaveniku (S), chairman of the municipal council, to TT.

Kiruna on government decision: We see ourselves as a colony

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The European jury has made its choice and it will be Kiruna that is appointed European Capital of Culture 2029. We are so grateful.

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

LKAB replaces buildings in Kiruna

Due to the mining activities and urban transformation in Kiruna, LKAB and the Municipality of Kiruna are initiating a dialogue on how the large mining company will replace several buildings in the city that are affected by the operations. Among other things, the agreement includes the sports hall, two schools, and the water tower.

LKAB replaces buildings in Kiruna

Music House in Kiruna Threatened – Relocation Funds Gone

The Music Association Tusen Toner in Kiruna may lose its music house in the ongoing urban transformation, reports Kulturnytt on Swedish Radio. .

Music House in Kiruna Threatened – Relocation Funds Gone