Mats Taaveniku

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 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. Warm thanks to the jury, says Mats Taaveniku (S), municipal councillor in Kiruna.

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.