After an absence from the World Cup and a prolonged cold, Calle Halfvarsson was back in competition. His return ended with a place in the sprint quarterfinals at the Scandinavian Cup in Finland.
SportsAn unusually strong earthquake has occurred in Gällivare, LKAB reports. It is one of the largest vibrations or subsidences ever measured, says Ulrika Huhtaniska, press officer at the mining company.
SwedenThe finances were not there for Idre to be able to arrange World Cup competitions in ski cross. Now it is clear that Sweden will still get a competition. The World Cup final will be held in Gällivare.
SportsLKAB's mines in Kiruna and Malmberget were closed on Sunday, and employees had to gather underground. The reason was disruptions in the mobile network.
SwedenThe mining industry in Gällivare generates billions in revenue. But the municipality's schools are among the most impoverished in the country – and it could get worse. That's why we are calling for help from the state, says school director Peter Olsson.
SwedenThe Swedish School Inspectorate gives the green light for the struggling Sjöparksskolan in Gällivare. But the authority notes that the school has not yet solved all the problems that come with a teacher shortage. Spontaneously, I quite agree with them, says Peter Olsson, head of school in Gällivare municipality, about the decision.
SwedenNational team skier Jens Burman has been kicked out of the World Cup and participated in the Scandinavian Cup in Östersund on Saturday. He came in 47th place. The only thing you can say is that it went to hell, says Burman in Expressen's broadcast.
SportsWilliam Poromaa is not entirely happy that today's skiathlon will be the only one before the Olympics. He is also not happy with his conditions for this season's World Cup debut. It's really boring, says the 24-year-old.
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