Jobs Northern lights Police reports Daily Swedish

Local news

Norrbotten

The latest local news from Norrbotten, in English.

9 Jun

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.

Sweden

8 Jun

Millions in support will secure grocery stores in the north in the event of a crisis

The Swedish National Food Agency wants to strengthen grocery stores in the northernmost counties by providing a total of SEK 90 million - so they can maintain capacity during an emergency.

Sweden

8 Jun

Scania receives large order for 105 electric trucks from Wibax

Scania will deliver 105 electric trucks to the Swedish chemical company Wibax. According to Scania, the agreement is the largest of its kind in the EU to date.

Cars

8 Jun

Prison for human trafficking - exploited berry pickers in Finland

The former CEO of the carrier Polarica, Jukka Kristo, has been sentenced to prison in Finland for human trafficking. Sveriges Radio Finland reports.

Sweden

7 Jun

Rocket fired at police during flag lowering in Boden

The National Day was coming to an end and a police patrol was about to lower the flag outside the police station in Boden. Then they were fired upon with a rocket launched from a car, writes NSD.

Crime

6 Jun

Government to investigate compulsory psychiatric care

The government wants to change the law on compulsory psychiatric care.

Swedish politics

1 Jun

VMA issued for garbage truck fire in Boden - explosion risk

A garbage truck is on fire in Heden, Boden. Members of the public are being warned as there is a risk of explosion.

Crime

31 May

After the dry spring, now you can stop the killer slug

A dry spring has made it difficult for the killer snail, and a joint hunting effort now could perhaps save this summer's flowers and vegetables. "We can keep them in check," says snail expert Ted von Proschwitz.

Sweden