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Strong women who shaped Skellefteå

Skellefteå has a long history of women who have broken new ground, stood up for their rights and helped shape the city and society. On International Women's Day, we celebrate some of these pioneers - women with drive, courage and a will to change.

Text: Daniel Bergeman

Photo: Skellefteå Museum

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From Berlin to Stensträsk

From the boiling cultural life of Berlin, via the continental lifestyle of northern Spain and on to... Stensträsk? When Wiebke Jahn and her family were looking for new adventures, they opted for Stenträsk away from the pulse of the big city and the warmth of southern Europe.

Text: Jonas Pekkari

Photo: Jonas Westling

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Meet Niilá, who combines acting with Sami arts and crafts

Making acting debut in a high-budget Netflix production could be overwhelming for anyone, but Niilá seems to be taking it in stride.

Text: Olov Antonsson

Photo: Patrick Degerman

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When the world's stars come to town

Several of the world's most celebrated musicians have performed in Skellefteå over the years. Abba, Ramones, Iggy Pop and Ray Charles are some examples. Read the story of when the stars take over the city.

Text: Olov Antonsson

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The taste of Skellefteå

Västerbotten cheese. the Bureburger Calskroven. Just the names of Skellefteå's local delicacies evoke warm feelings in many of us. This is the story of the Skellefteå region's contribution to Swedish gastronomy.

Text: Olov Antonsson

Foto: Jonas Westling

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EDITORIALS & COLUMNS

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Room for creativity

After ten years in Skåne, Magdalena Tyboni was homesick, and the move to Skellefteå rekindled her passion for painting in oil and watercolor.

Text: Jonas Pekkari

Foto: Tilda Olofsgård

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From AI to chickens

An AI-connected chicken farm is about to see the light of day in Skråmträsk. No wonder entrepreneur Peder Fjällström is living his new country life. Read about how the family moved from Stockholm in search of the perfect life balance.

Text: Daniel Bergeman

Foto: Jonas Westling

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UPCOMMING EVENTS

THE LIST

Skellefteå has been sung about over the years. Which places do you recognize?

Laleh
Bjurö klubb, Bjuröklubb
Knugen Faller
Skellefteå stadshotell brinner
Totalt Jävla Mörker
Möjligheternas stad
The Wannadies
My Hometown, centrum någonstans
Elsa
Hela Sveriges AIK, ishallen
Chicagojazzen
Jörnköket byggde denna spea kropp, Jörn
Gunnar Enqvist
Ballad från Boliden, Boliden
Mollrör
Rönnskärsverken, Rönnskär

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Person som paddlar kanot

"To be able to pass on a heritage like this and to think back to the relatives who have walked here for hundreds of years before us - it's quite breathtaking"

Photo: Pernilla Lindström

Follow: @pernilla.I