Passenger trains between Finland and Sweden resume after 38-year break
Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden are back in operation after a 38-year break.
Sweden
Swedish Customs reports record cocaine seizure in first half of the year
During the first six months of the year, Swedish Customs seized more than six tons of narcotics. Among other things, the largest cocaine seizure ever was made in January.
Sweden
Man in his 30s dies in single-vehicle crash near Haparanda
A man in his 30s has died in a single-vehicle accident between Haparanda and Övertorneå, writes P4 Norrbotten.
Sweden
After 44 years in the lab, poet Verner Boström's remains are buried in Lappträsk Church
After 44 years, the poet Verner Boström has been buried in Lappträsk Church. The author Peo Rask found his remains in a laboratory in Stockholm. I thought: “Verner is going home to Norrbotten.”
Entertainment
SMHI extends thunderstorm warnings to the entire Norrland coast for Midsummer Day
SMHI is expanding its yellow thunderstorm warnings for Midsummer Day, which now also cover the entire Norrland coast and large parts of the inland areas.
Sweden
Swedish police can respond in Finland for the first time
Starting July 1, Swedish and Finnish police will be able to respond to urgent calls in both countries, according to a police press release.
Crime
Where income increased and decreased the most in Sweden: Boden at the top, Skellefteå at the bottom
Boden is at the top, while Skellefteå is at the bottom. Changes in after-tax income are widespread across the country.
Business
Lilac blooms in record time as far north as Haparanda
The lilac is already blooming as far north as Haparanda. Previously, at this time of year, it only bloomed in the far south - but it is now blooming that far north.
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