Boden

The crisis-ridden Swedish steel startup Stegra AB has secured a 15 billion SEK rescue package led by the Wallenberg family, dramatically reducing the risk of collapse and enabling completion of the world's largest green-steel plant in Boden.

Bodens BK has lost nine starting players from last year, while Sargal Hejai has emerged as a key leader ahead of their series premiere against IFK Umeå on Saturday.

Major green steel projects in northern Sweden face critical safety failures and a health crisis among workers, alongside severe financial pressures and regulatory scrutiny.

Swedish floorball playoffs saw dramatic collapses and narrow defeats over the weekend, while the bandy season opened with dominant performances. Storvreta suffered a stunning first-period collapse against Pixbo, and IBF Falun faces a disadvantage after a close first match, as multiple teams grapple with playoff pressures and early-season form.

Unusual weather conditions with no snow at the beginning of April and diesel prices well over 23 kronor per liter are impacting Easter preparations in Boden, Sweden, according to multiple reports.

The refugee medical unit at Björknäs health center in Boden handles daily healthcare for hundreds of asylum seekers, many with traumatic backgrounds, as the region prepares a new health center and expanded accommodations to meet growing needs.

A lottery player in Boden became a millionaire over the weekend after winning one million kronor in Lotto andra chansen. The win occurred in Saturday's drawing of the lottery game.

Auditors in Boden municipality have completed an investigation into transition support for politicians, proposing new rules to deny or reduce such benefits in cases of serious crimes or trust-damaging actions. This comes amid a scandal involving a local politician.

Full House secured an 18-2 victory against Boden BS in the Elitserien herr bowling league, extending Boden BS's losing streak to four games and highlighting their contrasting standings.

Steel company Stegra will run out of money within weeks and is now turning to new investors to secure funding. The company expects to need the first quarter to complete the funding round, which is required to finish construction of a steel plant in Boden.

Boden has qualified for division 1 after winning its eleventh consecutive match in the series, according to major media reports. The team also defeated Lillpite in its last match of the series.

Two football clubs in Boden are making a restart together and presenting a future vision for football in the city, with the goal of creating a new elite-focused club by 2028.

Boden Handboll has secured its elite license after facing financial difficulties, marking a turnaround for the club. The team is now competing successfully in the top league and preparing for cup and SM playoff matches.

A traffic accident involving two cars occurred at an intersection in Boden on Friday morning. The rescue service was alerted to the scene.

IBK Boden defeated Öjebyn in a Division 1 Norrbotten women's floorball match in Öjebyn on March 7, 2026. The match ended with a score of 4-11.

Bodens IK secured a 4-2 victory over Sunderby in an Allsvenskan Norra A men's division match on March 7, 2026, according to SvenskaFans.