Utveckla Norrbotten
@utvecklanorrbotten.se
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.
You´ll find us in the very north of Sweden - in the heart of Arctic Europe.
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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November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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...
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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!
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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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.
October 30, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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...
October 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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...
”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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October 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
”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-...
October 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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-...
@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...
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
@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...
“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.
September 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“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.
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!"
August 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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!"
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...
Watch the live stream at www.svtplay.se/video/KMyy33...
August 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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...
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...
August 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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...
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
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
June 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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
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
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.
June 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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.
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.
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.
April 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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.
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.
This week, our conference on the theme of #Norrbotten in the world in turbulent times brought together 300 participants. We have discussed geopolitics in the #Arctic region, EU #climate policies, the green transition, the undermining of democracy and the importance of increased #self-sufficiency.
April 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This week, our conference on the theme of #Norrbotten in the world in turbulent times brought together 300 participants. We have discussed geopolitics in the #Arctic region, EU #climate policies, the green transition, the undermining of democracy and the importance of increased #self-sufficiency.
A big thank you to everyone who visited the Arctic Sweden booth at the Emigration Expo this weekend! We loved meeting you, exchanging stories and having inspiring conversations. If you still have questions, feel free to ask our digital helper Aurora, or get in touch through www.movetoarcticsweden.se
March 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A big thank you to everyone who visited the Arctic Sweden booth at the Emigration Expo this weekend! We loved meeting you, exchanging stories and having inspiring conversations. If you still have questions, feel free to ask our digital helper Aurora, or get in touch through www.movetoarcticsweden.se
Wiepie was set on Sweden, "anywhere but northern Sweden" when she came to #EmigrationExpo 2023. "Then we talked to people from #ArcticSweden. What touched us was your honesty and the sparkle in your eyes. So I thought: "What the heck do you have up there that I need to see before I decide?". (1/3)
March 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Wiepie was set on Sweden, "anywhere but northern Sweden" when she came to #EmigrationExpo 2023. "Then we talked to people from #ArcticSweden. What touched us was your honesty and the sparkle in your eyes. So I thought: "What the heck do you have up there that I need to see before I decide?". (1/3)
Meet Alex and Natalia Correia - future Norrbotten residents!
"We have visited a few times and simply fell in love with it. The nature, lifestyle, fresh air. Now we've decided, we're moving, says Natalia.
"We love the winter. The peace, beautiful nature, northern lights. It's perfect!" says Alex.
"We have visited a few times and simply fell in love with it. The nature, lifestyle, fresh air. Now we've decided, we're moving, says Natalia.
"We love the winter. The peace, beautiful nature, northern lights. It's perfect!" says Alex.
March 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Meet Alex and Natalia Correia - future Norrbotten residents!
"We have visited a few times and simply fell in love with it. The nature, lifestyle, fresh air. Now we've decided, we're moving, says Natalia.
"We love the winter. The peace, beautiful nature, northern lights. It's perfect!" says Alex.
"We have visited a few times and simply fell in love with it. The nature, lifestyle, fresh air. Now we've decided, we're moving, says Natalia.
"We love the winter. The peace, beautiful nature, northern lights. It's perfect!" says Alex.
We're all really excited about this year's #EmigrationExpo in Houten, Netherlands. Last year, 60 of the #EmigratieBeurs visitors became our new colleagues, neighbours, friends and classmates. Now we look forward to meeting some new future Norrbotten residents! #ArcticSweden #Norrbotten
March 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We're all really excited about this year's #EmigrationExpo in Houten, Netherlands. Last year, 60 of the #EmigratieBeurs visitors became our new colleagues, neighbours, friends and classmates. Now we look forward to meeting some new future Norrbotten residents! #ArcticSweden #Norrbotten
Interested in a new life in #Norrbotten? This weekend, come and have a Swedish Fika with us and our friends in #ArcticSweden at the #EmigrationExpo in #Houten, #Netherlands. We look forward to meeting you and guiding you to the right spot in our part of the world. #movetoarcticsweden #EmigratieBeurs
March 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Interested in a new life in #Norrbotten? This weekend, come and have a Swedish Fika with us and our friends in #ArcticSweden at the #EmigrationExpo in #Houten, #Netherlands. We look forward to meeting you and guiding you to the right spot in our part of the world. #movetoarcticsweden #EmigratieBeurs
The @oecd-ocde.bsky.social report “Building Resilience to Global Transition in the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas” provides insights for #Norrbotten and other #NSPA regions. There are lessons on building cross-border innovation ecosystems that other #EU regions should be inspired by.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The @oecd-ocde.bsky.social report “Building Resilience to Global Transition in the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas” provides insights for #Norrbotten and other #NSPA regions. There are lessons on building cross-border innovation ecosystems that other #EU regions should be inspired by.
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In Sweden, mothers and fathers can spend time with their children without sacrificing their careers. Parents can share up to 480 days of paid parental leave. Curious about life as a parent in Sweden? Visit us at the #EmigrationExpo 2025 in Houten on March 29th–30th. www.movetoarcticsweden.se
March 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In Sweden, mothers and fathers can spend time with their children without sacrificing their careers. Parents can share up to 480 days of paid parental leave. Curious about life as a parent in Sweden? Visit us at the #EmigrationExpo 2025 in Houten on March 29th–30th. www.movetoarcticsweden.se
#Northvolt in our neighboring county is bankrupt. It is worth noting that:
* The green transition in #Norrbotten includes at least eight industrial projects in several sectors.
* It is largely about developing what we already do: #mining and #steel. Development as an alternative to decommissioning.
* The green transition in #Norrbotten includes at least eight industrial projects in several sectors.
* It is largely about developing what we already do: #mining and #steel. Development as an alternative to decommissioning.
March 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
#Northvolt in our neighboring county is bankrupt. It is worth noting that:
* The green transition in #Norrbotten includes at least eight industrial projects in several sectors.
* It is largely about developing what we already do: #mining and #steel. Development as an alternative to decommissioning.
* The green transition in #Norrbotten includes at least eight industrial projects in several sectors.
* It is largely about developing what we already do: #mining and #steel. Development as an alternative to decommissioning.
Thinking about working in #ArcticSweden? #EURES helps job seekers connect with opportunities. EURES offers job listings, relocation support and expert advice - all free of charge.
Ready to explore your future? Visit us at the #EmigrationExpo in Houten on March 29th–30th!
www.movetoarcticsweden.se
Ready to explore your future? Visit us at the #EmigrationExpo in Houten on March 29th–30th!
www.movetoarcticsweden.se
March 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thinking about working in #ArcticSweden? #EURES helps job seekers connect with opportunities. EURES offers job listings, relocation support and expert advice - all free of charge.
Ready to explore your future? Visit us at the #EmigrationExpo in Houten on March 29th–30th!
www.movetoarcticsweden.se
Ready to explore your future? Visit us at the #EmigrationExpo in Houten on March 29th–30th!
www.movetoarcticsweden.se