Luleå

An unusual playoff comeback story was shared by Mathias Bromé with teammates before a crucial fourth semifinal game, recounting how his team turned a 0-3 deficit into a 4-3 victory four years ago in the Swiss playoffs.

Richard Herrey is making a political comeback as a Christian Democrat after leaving his positions for the Moderates, emerging as the party's foremost candidate for parliament. He takes second place on the parliamentary list for Norrbotten after party leader Ebba Busch.

Luleå Basket has advanced to the Swedish basketball semifinals after a quarterfinal victory and continues to lead the league with a series of wins, including a recent 95-62 home triumph. The team aims for its tenth championship since 2014 in the upcoming semifinal against Östersund.

Luleå Stars Basketklubb secured its third consecutive victory with a decisive 58-44 win over KFUM Umeå at home on Saturday, but the winning streak ended the following day with a narrow 74-73 overtime loss to Lidingö.

Comedian Per Andersson has brought his new show to Luleå, where he anticipates and welcomes objects being thrown at him during performances. The event took place at Kulturens hus, though the specific date of the performance remains unclear.

Sunderby Hospital is managing a state of emergency due to a high influx of patients to its emergency department, urging those without acute complaints to contact health centers first.

The SHL semifinals are underway, featuring a hot northern derby between Luleå Hockey and Skellefteå AIK that divides northern Sweden into two clear camps.

Luleå goaltender Matteus Ward was pulled after two periods in a 0–3 deficit against Frölunda, sparking debate over his playoff role. Support emerged for Cam Abbott after a fight, with Jonas Andersson backing him.

In April, new sound installations will be tested in Kulturens hus with the goal of making the environment more accessible for everyone, and the hope is that they could function as permanent additions.

Luleå University of Technology and five other Arctic universities are launching a unique collaboration to build a long-term system for cross-border cooperation between municipalities and employers.

A major brawl broke out between Luleå and Frölunda players in a heated SHL playoff match, sparking controversy over disputed penalty calls and a corridor altercation.

Luleå University of Technology is establishing a new artistic institution set to begin in 2027, combining four subjects with about 90 employees and 900 students. The university has also received approval for a psychology program starting in 2025, focusing on digital methods and including a clinical training facility.

Parts of a tifo that covered the H-stand during a hockey quarterfinal now decorate a Luleå Hockey-crazy family's house after they found it discarded on a parking lot.

Brian O'Neill, a 37-year-old veteran for Luleå Hockey, is leveraging his focus on diet and a hidden match ritual to support the team during a demanding playoff season marked by overtime challenges.

Filming for the new crime drama 'Riksmord' commenced on Wednesday at Luleå Airport, with stars Pernilla August and Jonas Karlsson arriving as part of the ensemble cast, according to major media reports. The production has been ongoing in Luleå for two weeks, blending scenes into the airport's daily operations.

Luleå Municipality has awarded its annual entrepreneur scholarship of 15,000 kronor to Öhrlunds Åkeri AB, a family-run transport business, to highlight owners who serve as role models for the community. The winners will be honored at the Luleå Business Awards on May 29.

A major international film about Marta Vieira da Silva, the most successful female football player of all time, is being shot in Luleå this year, depicting her journey from Brazil to stardom.

An unusually early spring is forcing widespread closures of winter facilities across northern Scandinavia, with ice tracks, snowmobile trails, ice roads, and ski slopes shutting down prematurely. The rapid thaw has disrupted events and prompted safety warnings.

Brynäs IF women have made history by winning their first Swedish championship, breaking a long-standing curse of silver medals and taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the finals against Frölunda.

Municipalities across Sweden and Canada have initiated extensive spring cleaning programs, with some Swedish cities starting earlier than usual to manage large volumes of winter gravel and sand.