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1 May

Bodø/Glimt's Success in Europa League Boosted by Ex-Fighter Pilot

The Norwegian Bodø/Glimt is making a success in the European League and has reached the semi-finals against the giant club Tottenham. A large part of the successes is attributed to an old fighter pilot. It would not be possible to play as we do without Bjørn, says midfielder Ulrik Saltnes about the club's mental coach Bjørn Mannsverk.

Football

30 Jan

Amnesty criticizes treatment of Sami people

The green transition's demands on energy and metals threaten the Sami people's living conditions and Swedish decisions trample on Sami rights, according to a new report from Amnesty International.

Sweden

8 Nov

Set: 22-mile Ski Competition in Ski Classics

The world's longest ski race gets World Cup status. The 22-mile long Nordenskiöldsloppet will, from this season, be part of the long-distance World Cup Ski Classics.

Sports

12 Sept

Killer Slug Found – in Kalix

In Kalix, just six miles from the Arctic Circle, a killer slug has been found in a garden. Much suggests that the garden pest is on its way to establishing itself in northernmost Norrland as well.

Sweden

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