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            <title><![CDATA[Lula da Silva hailed as defender of democracy, but faces criticism over corruption and oil drilling]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[He has been hailed as a savior of democracy and praised by the environmental movement. On the other hand, Lula da Silva is accused of corruption and criticized for pushing to expand oil drilling. Many challenges lie ahead for the newly elected president, who unexpectedly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the election. Many votes were cast against Bolsonaro rather than for Lula, says Professor Andrés Rivarola.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reduced night train service cuts tourism in Upper Norrland, industry site says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Reduced night train traffic to Upper Norrland is leading to declining tourism in the region, writes the industry website järnvägar.nu.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:21:50 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Arlanda sets July record for international travelers as arrivals from Italy and France rise]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In July, Arlanda had its highest number of international travelers ever for a July, according to Swedavia. Among other things, traffic to and from Italy and France is increasing. It is likely that many incoming travelers from those countries are driving the increase, says Swedavia's aviation marketing manager Elizabeth Axtelius.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[High mountain pressure in Sweden as tourism rises - avoid starting with Kebnekaise, rescue chief says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA["The pressure from tourists who want to vacation in the Swedish mountains has increased compared with last summer. My colleagues around Kebnekaise hardly dare to go on vacation," says Richard Svedjesten from the mountain rescue service.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:15:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[More European tourists are heading to Sweden for the cooler weather, say operators]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[More and more tourists from southern Europe are coming to Sweden to experience a cooler summer. French visitors have started climbing in Västernorrland, and Spanish tourists are enjoying the weather in central Stockholm.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[2.5 million kronor fine after fatal accident at Kebnekaise]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Swedish Tourist Association (STF) will pay a corporate fine of 2.5 million kronor after a fatal accident at Kebnekaise last year, in which two men in their mid-30s died, the Norrländska Socialdemokraten reports.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:34:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Poorer outdoor life despite millions invested]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Closed playgrounds, toilets that no longer drain and rotting bridges show how millions of euros invested in outdoor recreation are being eaten up by rising costs before they reach the forest, according to figures from the Swedish Tourist Association and the Swedish Outdoor Promotion Association.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mountain Litter Drops 70 Percent; Snus Most Common Trash]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Littering in the areas around Kebnekaise, Grövelsjön, Helags and Sylarna has decreased by over 70 percent in the last four years, reports SVT Västerbotten.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:23:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Extreme Heat in Swedish Mountains May Lead to Common Hiking Mistakes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A sunny weather forecast is no guarantee for a successful mountain trip. The mountain visitor's most common mistake is to underestimate the weather – and overestimate their own condition.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kebnekaise Accident Highlights Safety Shortcomings at Swedish Tourist Association]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Work Environment Authority points out several deficiencies in the safety work at the Swedish Tourist Association (STF) after an accident where two of their employees were killed, writes Norrländska Socialdemokraten.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:15:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kebnekaise Accident: Two Men Die After 100-Meter Fall]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 09:18:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Two Men Found Dead on Kebnekaise in Suspected Workplace Accident]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Two men in their 35s have been found dead on Kebnekaise. The incident is being investigated as a workplace accident, since the deceased worked for the Swedish Tourist Association (STF).]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:54:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves. The gap between the great needs and the government's allocations is far too large, says Kristina Ljungros, Secretary General of the Swedish Outdoor Association.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fire at Mountain Station – No One Injured]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tourists abandoned the mountains after controversial decision]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Thousands fewer guest nights – that's what it looks like after the Swedish Tourist Association's heavily debated decision to cut back on operations in the Jämtland Mountains. We live on tourism to 95 per cent, from shops to craftsmen and restaurants, says John Regouw, chairman of the tourist office in Ljungdalen.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:21:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cuts a Hard Blow to National Parks]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Despite a great interest from the general public in outdoor activities, the state allocations to national parks and nature reserves have been halved. The result is poorer maintenance, reduced personnel and decreased accessibility.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:58:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Thousands fewer tourists as mountain operations are scaled back]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Shorter opening hours and fewer places. These are some of the changes taking place in the Jämtland mountain world this summer. It has also created misunderstandings among visitors, which has led to fewer bookings. There are still places left this summer, says Daniel Skog from the Swedish Tourist Association.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:23:05 GMT</pubDate>
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