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Hundreds Protest Mining in Alum Shale During Östersund Demonstration

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  • Several hundred people demonstrated against mining in alum shale in Östersund on March 28, 2026.
  • The protest march went from Österängsparken to Badhusparken where speakers including the Kempff sisters addressed the crowd.
  • The demonstration was part of nationwide protests against mining activities occurring across Sweden that weekend.

Several hundred people participated in a mining demonstration in Östersund on Saturday, March 28, 2026, according to local media reports. The protest march began at Österängsparken and concluded at Badhusparken, where speakers including the Kempff sisters, Evelina Solsten, and Anna Forss addressed the crowd. The demonstration was part of nationwide protests against mining in alum shale (alunskiffer) that took place across Sweden during the weekend.

Reports indicate the protest focused on opposition to mining activities, with participants marching through the city to make their voices heard. The event was documented by local media outlets Länstidningen Östersund and Östersunds-Posten, which published photo galleries from the demonstration.

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