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We work for an attractive, sustainable and viable Norrbotten, today and in the future. We are the department of Regional Development at the Regional Council of Norrbotten. You´ll find us in the very north of Sweden - in the heart of Arctic Europe.
Europe is reshaping its strategic geography – and northern regions are emerging as key players in innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. Here's a sharp read on why the map of influence is shifting and what it means for the future. 🌍✨
#geopolitics #security #space #industrialtransition
There's a great recruitment need in Northern Sweden. We're looking for teachers, electricians, drivers, waitresses, chefs, social workers, machine operators, engineers, mechanics, farmers, PhD students and more. Join us at the Emigration Expo, 21–22 March at Royal Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands.
The EU's new budget, governance and transition policy will have a direct impact on northern Sweden. But how is still a topic for negotiation. Our meeting in Brussels was an opportunity to raise our concerns and perspectives with those in power within the EU.
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As Director of Regional Development at Region Norrbotten, Janus Brandin is one of the central voices in northern Sweden’s accelerating transformation. In this interview, he explains why the Arctic matters now more than ever – and why global investors should pay close attention. #demonorth #arctic
This summer, Norrbotten will be visited by Arknat – the internationally acclaimed festival where architecture meets nature. We will host students from architecture schools around the world creating three unique windbreaks along a hiking trail.
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Four rivers in a Sami theme now greet travellers at Luleå Airport. The new artwork is a tribute to the identity of Norrbotten. The Resource Centre for Art has contributed with advice, artistic expertise and quality assurance along the way to the new artwork.
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We are now a new member of the international cities of refuge network ICORN (International Cities of Refuge Network). Region Norrbotten is now part of the work to support and protect threatened cultural workers and journalists around the world.
#ICORN #artisticfreedom #freedomofspeech #refugecity
Today we congratulate the Youth Forum of Boden for receiving the Youth Council of the Year award. All year, work is ongoing to involve young people in developing proposals, thoughts and ideas for Youth Council Day – a day of debates, motion writing and meetings with decision-makers. Inspiring!
An exchange with people from Norrbotten in 2018 gave German Caroline Pfriender's life a new direction. A few weeks ago, she arrived here and started working for us. Here, she will encourage more people to take the same step she did – a new life in the north.
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I Norrbotten finns ett EU-projekt som heter Hej Hemby. Det ska locka människor att hyra ett hus där för att känna på att flytta dit. Motsatsen till att betala människor från att flytta bort.
www.hejhemby.com
Norrbotten ❤️ the theatre! When our county theatre Norrbottensteatern stages the play ‘A Christmas Carol‘ (Charles Dickens) is it impossible to get tickets. ‘A Christmas Carol’ premiered on Saturday, and by the day before, all 5,000 tickets for 29 performances had already been sold out.
Through an active presence on social media, the small municipality of Överkalix reaches many potential movers. In relation to the number of inhabitants, Överkalix grew the most in the county in 2024. Many new residents come from France or the Netherlands. en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...
This week, several of our representatives attended the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. The focus of many of the discussions was #cohesionpolicy. It is with great concern we view the @ec.europa.eu proposal for a new long-term budget. #AER #CoR en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...
The EU has raised its ambitions to become more competitive. This involves large funds and simpler rules, in line with the #Draghi report. Europaforum Norra Sverige, of which we are a member, has identified five key areas to to prioritise. Here's an overview of our comments to the @ec.europa.eu.
One of the most pressing topics at the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social Conference on Mining Regions and Cities in Rovaniemi, Finland, was the cumulative effects of land use and how to manage competing interests among local communities, indigenous peoples, and the green transition. #mining #landuse
“Being a first mover puts a spotlight on us – it’s both a privilege and a responsibility. We have to transform the planet now and we can’t cut corners” said Markus Odevall, Innovation Strategist at LKAB, supplier 80% of EU’s iron ore, at Norrbotten Regional Innovation Center's development forum.
”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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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-...
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.
@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...
“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.
“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.
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!
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?
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!"
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
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...
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...
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.
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