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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · 2d

”We are genuinely concerned about the @ec.europa.eu proposal for new EU budget, about the state's wave of centralization and proposals for national control over regional development. Successful #regionaldevelopment requires local knowledge.” #cohesionpolicy
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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · 10d

Are you born outside Sweden and running a company in Norrbotten? Do you want to develop and strengthen the competitiveness of your company? Almi Nord offer you Aim higher - an online workshop for entrepreneurs with international backgrounds. Learn more and sign up! www.almi.se/kunskap-och-...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · 11d

We are concerned about unsufficient capacity-enhancing measures on the Luleå-Narvik railway line in the proposal för a new national transport plan. We now urge the government to take into account the competitiveness of industry, the needs of #NATO and the @ec.europa.eu's Critical Raw Materials Act.

Important step for the Norrbotten Line – but lack of investment in double tracks is worrying - Develop Norrbotten

The Norrbothnia Line Umeå–Luleå will connect a region with large exporting companies, two universities and over 330,000 inhabitants. That the Norrbothnia Line is

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · 12d

@itre.europarl.europa.eu recently went on a four-day trip through Norrbotten. Our county is currently playing a central role in EU's green transition. The members saw how innovation, natural resources and culture are intertwined in the Arctic heart of Europe. en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · 22d

“An independent space value chain means we must research European, manufacture European and launch European. If the @ec.europa.eu expects 100 000 rocket launches this decade, Kiruna should host more missions. We have the capacity, experience and infrastructure.”/Sofie Eriksson, @europarl.europa.eu.

#spaceinnovationforum #sustainability #earth #6g #spacelab #students #popupinnovationparty #europeanparliament #industry #research #energy #norrbotten #spaceinnovationforum | Space Sweden North

Day 2 of #spaceinnovationforum take-aways: The 16th consecutive conference dedicated to space research and innovation. “We need to ask ourselves: How many satellites do we need in space?” Liisa K...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · 25d

“There are fantastic regions in northern Sweden, Finland and Norway. It's important to emphasize that yes, we have much to offer in terms of forests and natural resources, but it’s not just about a “grab and go” approach“, said Mikael Janson, North Sweden European Office, at last week's NSPA Forum.

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Sep 4

There's still time to register for the #Space Innovation Forum in #Kiruna, on september 17-18. Whether you're a startup founder, a policymaker, a researcher, an engineer, a student or just someone who believes in building a smarter future, this is your launchpad. Don't miss these two packed days!

Space Innovation Forum

Innovation, Sustainability, and the Next Frontier

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Sep 2

Listen to the sound of Norrbotten!

BD Pop is our development company for popular music from Norrbotten, with the task of supporting regional artists and music productions. Here's a playlist with some new music from Norrbotten. Perhaps you will discover a new favourite?

Musik från Norrbotten - BD Pop

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Aug 25

We met Alex and Natalia at #EmigrationExpo - and now Överkalix, Norrbotten is their home! "We decided to sell our house, leave everything behind and head north! We’ve just bought our dream home! We’re thrilled to be moving into such a beautiful village, surrounded by nature and heartwarming people!"

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Aug 25

For Region Norrbotten, it goes without saying that Norrbotten should be a welcoming and safe county, regardless of who you love or how you identify. That's why we participated in Luleå Pride this weekend. (article can be read in English) #hbtq #pride

Region Norrbotten på Pride: ”Står upp för mångfald och tolerans” - Utveckla Norrbotten

– Det är viktigare än någonsin att vara här och visa att Region Norrbotten står upp för mångfald och tolerans, sade Camilla Friberg (S), regionråd, när hon s...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Aug 20

It's close! The church of #Kiruna is reaching the end of its 5-kilometre journey. After seven years of preparations, the church will settle in its new location. Amazing work by everyone involved.

Watch the live stream at www.svtplay.se/video/KMyy33...

Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Aug 19

Today and tomorrow, the church of Kiruna is being moved five kilometres. Ore mining beneath the city is making the ground unstable, and therefore the entire church – like large parts of the city of Kiruna – is being moved. Watch the chuch's slow journey live here: www.svtplay.se/video/KnDgQ9...

Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Aug 18

This summer in Visby, we hosted three days of dialogue and debate on developments in Norrbotten from regional, national and #EU perspectives. Almost a hundred voices were heard from the stage: members of parliament, cultural creators, business leaders, scientists and heads of government agencies.

Norra Scen in Visby: "Sweden is not built for rapid growth" - Develop Norrbotten

Together they shared their knowledge, experiences, perspectives, ideas and concerns. They discussed, among other things, the housing shortage, the importance of a mining...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Jun 23

Are you in Visby for annual #Almedalsveckan? Visit us at Fiskargränd 5! We arrange 12 seminars on topics such as:
Land conflicts
The Iron Ore Line
The global mineral rush
Risk distribution state/municipality
Culture as a path to prosperous communities
Space research
Housing
Energy supply
#norrascen

Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Jun 19

”Creating something with strangers was incredibly beautiful,”
says one of the participants who tried community dance in Kiruna. The project will now spread throughout the county. Can human encounters beyond language be a way to weld together old and new inhabitants of Norrbotten? #communitydance

Community dance – human encounters beyond language - Develop Norrbotten

The English word community can be replaced in different ways depending on the context: society, group, fellowship. In the community dance method, community stands for all three....

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Jun 17

In May 2026, we will organise the Europaforum conference. Three years after the European Commission's meeting in Kiruna, we will gather there to talk about the importance of the place for EU competitiveness. Save the dates 7-8th of May. Maybe even the 6th, since we'll arrange technical visits then.

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Jun 16

This summer, Pride is celebrated all over Norrbotten. We want Norrbotten to be a welcoming county where everyone feels safe.

#Pride is an opportunity to draw attention to the situation of #LGBTQ people and the access to equal care.

Our message is Proud to be!
Be proud – no matter who you are.

Pride – for everyone's equal right to love - Develop Norrbotten

This summer, Pride is celebrated all over Norrbotten. For Region Norrbotten, Pride is an opportunity to draw attention to the situation of LGBTQ people and all Norrbotten residents...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Jun 11

Traffic safety, more hotel beds, smart use of resources and increased competence in care. 16 projects in our county will share in over SEK 160 million from #EU funds. #cohesionpolicy #ERDF #ESF #regionaldevelopment

Safe winter roads and hotel development – here are the projects that receive EU funds - Develop Norrbotten

The European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund are supporting projects across Europe to create a smarter, greener and more connected...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Jun 5

Northern Sweden has no representation in the Swedish government, nor in @europarl.europa.eu. Dan Wergelius is Region Norrbotten's man in Stockholm - making our voice loud and clear to parliament, government and agency heads. "Norrbotten is not a problem to solve, we are part of the solution".

Dan ser till att Norrbotten hörs i Stockholm - Utveckla Norrbotten

– Mitt uppdrag är att se till att Norrbottens frågor finns med på den nationella agendan, i riksdag, regering och hos olika myndigheter. Om vi inte är där oc...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · May 21

The ”Blue Zones” are the five places on earth where people live the longest. What can insights from the Blue Zones teach us about health-promoting urban planning? #BlueZones #urbanplanning #publichealth #Norrbotten

Degree project shows the way to health-promoting living environments - Develop Norrbotten

Arctic Design Center is a project that will contribute to increasing expertise and supporting the development of issues surrounding designed living environments. It is about developing...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · May 15

India has engineers looking for exciting career opportunities - and Norrbotten has companies in need of cutting-edge expertise. A pilot project is paving the way for highly qualified Indians on Norrbotten's labour market - and perhaps future collaborations in research and innovation. #workinsweden

Indian engineers in Norrbotten – is it a possibility? - Develop Norrbotten

The trip was part of a pilot project led by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Development. It provided an opportunity to learn about the thriving Indian innovation and industrial sector. Perhaps...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · May 13

Do you live in the Stockholm area and want a change in life? This is a good time to move north! Boden has 673 job vacancies on Platsbanken today. Come and meet Stegra, SMS group, Boden municipality, Elbit Systems, the Swedish Armed Forces, LN INDUSTRIMONTAGE AB, Region Norrbotten and Saab.

Boden Works: Jobb, karriär och liv

Vill du veta mer om norra Sveriges spännande framtid? Är du nyfiken på vilka jobbmöjligheter som finns i Boden? Välkommen till vårt event i Stockholm!

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · May 13

Kaunis Iron receives a new extended environmental licence. The judgement is welcomed by Region Norrbotten based on our responsibility for the county's regional development. The mine is needed to counteract depopulation, provide jobs and to enable the #EU to secure its own access to iron ore.
#mining

Region Norrbotten welcomes environmental permit for Kaunis Iron - Develop Norrbotten

– Region Norrbotten welcomes today's announcement. The ruling strengthens the county's role in the industrial transition and contributes to the strategic independence of Sweden and Europe. For...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · May 5

Culture develops critical thinking, creativity and empathy. That's why Region Norrbotten is stepping up its work with art and culture for children and young people. The new website Kulturbron will make it easier for cultural creators and bookers of culture in schools to meet.

The bridge that leads to culture in schools - Develop Norrbotten

Kulturbron can be described as a digital catalogue of bookable cultural activities aimed at preschools and schools. The catalogue currently includes...

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Utveckla Norrbotten @utvecklanorrbotten.se · Apr 30

Culture relieves pain, breaks isolation, reduces stress and anxiety and strengthens self-confidence. In a three-year project, people from Norrbotten have been given the chance take part in the #Interreg project Arts on prescription. The participants have worked with visual arts, singing and dance.

Culture on prescription strengthens the participants: "All pain was gone" - Develop Norrbotten

Because we have each other, because we have each otherThere are those who say, I believe it's trueThere is nothing, there is nothing we cannotBecause we have each otherThe song...

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