“EU issues are domestic politics.” That message defined @europaforum.nu in Kiruna—bringing together voices from the @ec.europa.eu, regional political leaders and think tanks to discuss the Arctic, security, and Europe’s future. #Arctic #geopolitics #eupolicy #cohesionpolicy #competetiveness

As the Arctic grows in strategic importance, the EU must invest in strong, resilient northern communities. @europaforum.nu calls for an Arctic policy that links security, sustainability, and local development. Read more 👇 #arctic #eupolicy #regionaldevelopment #cohesionpolicy #geopolitics #security

Freedom of expression is under pressure worldwide—and the role of ICORN has never been more vital. From Barcelona to Norrbotten, actors are joining forces to protect persecuted artists and journalists, and to defend artistic freedom and the freedom of the press. Read more 👇 #ICORN #art #journalism

A new €234B Competitiveness Fund from the @ec.europa.eu could boost industry—but only if it works for all regions. @europaforum.nu highlights the need to include small businesses, municipalities, and regions to drive real growth. Read more 👇 #competitiveness #eupolicy #regionaldevelopment #cohesion

Sweden is making a major investment in space 🚀 €386 million to develop #Esrange could strengthen Europe’s independent access to space and expand satellite capabilities in the #Arctic. What new opportunities might this unlock for innovation, research, and global collaboration? 👇 #space #satellites

A new cultural bridge is taking shape between Lublin and Kiruna 🌍✨ Both future European Capitals of Culture 2029—what can grow from this shared journey? Discover how this exchange is sparking creativity, collaboration, and new opportunities 👇 #ECoC #EuropeanCapitalofCulture #Lublin #Kiruna

Secure #energysupply before expanding the grid - and safeguard strong regional influence as new proposals from the @ec.europa.eu reshape the framework. Norrbotten’s development depends on balancing #EUpolicy with local and regional needs, smart investments, and long-term planning. #gridspackage

“The system is changing, affecting how innovation happens in everyday work. Preparing ecosystems is about ensuring organisations are ready to act” Per Erik Andersson said in his opening at Development Forum, gathering strategists, politicians and innovation ecosystem representatives in Norrbotten.

What makes people leave the Netherlands for Norrbotten —and what do they gain in return? At Emigration Expo, stories emerged about courage, change, and the search for a simpler yet richer life beyond borders. Discover reflections and new beginnings here: en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2026...

More Europeans should choose to build a future in Norrbotten. That is the goal when Arctic Sweden participates for the fourth year in the Emigration Expo in Utrecht, Netherlands. Meet us there on March 21-22! A new life awaits you. #emigrationexpo #EmigratieBeurs #arcticsweden

In the Netherlands, commuters lose up to 95 hours a year in traffic jams. In Norrbotten, the biggest delay is usually a reindeer. With open roads and beautiful scenery, a commute becomes a calm transition – not a daily struggle. Want a change in life? Meet us at Emigration Expo, Utrecht March 21-22!

Norrbotten is no longer just a quiet Arctic region – it’s the powerhouse of the green transition. As our societies grow, we need more than just engineers. Whether you’re in healthcare, education, tech or service – there’s room for you. Come and see us at Emigration Expo, Utrecht, March 21-22!

What can you get for €250k? Netherlands: a 45 m² apartment in Groningen or a small terraced house in Pekela. Arctic Sweden: 180 m² detached villa in Kalix or Arvidsjaur with a workshop, sauna and 5 acres of land. Visit us at Arctic Sweden's exhibition area at Emigration Expo, Utrecht, March 21 & 22!

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. en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...

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. en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...

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. en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...

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. en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...

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 en.utvecklanorrbotten.se/nyheter/2025...

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

”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

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.

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.

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

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".

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

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