Falun

Linn Svahn's good news: victory and pain-free

Linn Svahn took a favored victory in her comeback from a foot injury. Svahn won the classic-style mile race in the Swedish Cup in Falun.

Halfvarsson says he will strengthen a Swedish relay team

Veteran Calle Halfvarsson, 36, had his best race of the season, finishing second in the mile race in the Swedish Cup. Now he's back in the Olympic conversation.

Jens Burman gives up Olympic dream - of course it's boring

Jens Burman is giving up on his Olympic dream after a season full of setbacks. "It was a crappy season," he tells Expressen.

Two Norwegian ski jumpers disqualified at World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Two Norwegian ski jumpers have been disqualified for faulty equipment at the World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Made his way with a chainsaw after Storm Johannes - picking stick

At first, Mikaela Stoor didn't understand how strong the storm was. Then it hit and trees fell. It was crazy - what a shock. There are trees that have fallen on homes and cars.

Elderly woman found dead in house fire outside Falun

Where the Swedish winter has disappeared the most

The winters of the 20th century were significantly whiter than those of recent years. In several parts of Sweden, almost half of the winter has disappeared, according to data from SMHI. The probability of periods with snow is decreasing, says climatologist Sverker Hellström.

Setback: CEO of the World Ski Championships in Falun drops out

Jonas Petersson is leaving his role as CEO of the World Ski Championships in Falun - with just over a year left until the championship.