Utveckla Norrbotten
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.
- 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...
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- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Last Thursday, Region Norrbotten was visited by a delegation from the French Embassy in Sweden. They discussed the troubled times we live in, the vulnerable Malmbanan railway, the importance of research cooperation and our views on EU cohesion policy. #cohesionpolicy #France #Norrbotten
- You have a Right of Public Access whenever you visit Swedish nature – whether you’re going for a walk, kayaking, climbing a mountain or simply enjoying nature. However, there are a number of things you should keep in mind. New information in several languages makes it easier to get it right.
- Norrbotten has a new partner in #space sector development - #Malta. The #S3P Space partnership will drive technological progress. Norrbotten is the chair of the partnership, which now includes eleven regions in Europe. By joining the co-operation, Malta will build networks, knowledge and capacity.
- Sometimes a seed is sown - sometimes a new resident is secured. There was a lot of interest in a new life in the north when Norrbotten returned to Emigration Expo in the Netherlands. With us were ten Dutch people who have already taken the plunge and moved here - some after visiting us at the Expo.
- In turbulent times, in an uncertain world, this year's #Europaforum conference was held in Storlien, Jämtland. There were seminars and discussions on the EU's difficult choices, the future of regional policy, the impact of security policy tensions on northern Sweden and much more. #EFNS
- 14 000 individuals visited the Emigration Expo this year, seeking inspiration about relocating from the Netherlands. Our municipalities now have discussions with 250 of them, who are eager to move to our region with their families! They'll provide relocation support, job information and advice.
- Well said @jonassjostedt.bsky.social. We in Northern Sweden can deliver climate action, but this requires major investments not only in industry but also in society.
- "In the regions, we can deliver growth, competitiveness and climate action, but this requires major investments not only in industry but also in society and its structures. Above all, I highlighted the need for local influence if we are to truly gain acceptance for the changes that must take place."
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- @oecd-ocde.bsky.social has produced a report on the Nordic sparsely populated parts of Europe. At the #EuropeanForum, Stefano Barbieri from the OECD highlighted the challenges and opportunities of the fourteen counties. The study makes 115 recommendations to local, regional, national and EU levels.
- Last week, we participated in Europaforum Northern Sweden's major annual conference. Geopolitics and security policy took centre stage at this year's conference. #EFNS #Europaforum2025
- The EU is under intense pressure under the administration of US President Donald Trump. At the same time, the European Parliament has moved to the right and increased divisions make it more difficult to reach agreements, according to Göran von Sydow, Sieps, at #Europaforum2025.
