Sami

Crime

Tensions after reindeer killed following Sami protest of rally in northern Sweden

Reindeer apparently slain in a grisly manner and a conflict between local Sami reindeer herders and organisers have cast a shadow over one of Sweden's most famous rally events.

Tourism

Why Sweden wants to drastically slash visitor numbers to popular mountains

Sweden’s tourist association STF has launched a bid to cut the number of hikers on certain popular trails.

Environment 1

'Never have I seen so few old trees around': What's happening to Sweden's forests?

Sweden's natural forests, and those who are dependent on them, have come under high pressure in recent years. Does intensive forestry endanger the livelihood of the indigenous Sámi, as well as biodiversity and the climate? Freelance journalist Anne-Grietje Franssen investigates.

Sami

Why is reindeer herding so important in Sweden?

For those newly arrived in Northern Europe, reindeer husbandry might seem one of Sweden’s most unique industries. However, in Sápmi, which spans northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, herding reindeer is an ancient practice.