https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed 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. https://www.thelocal.com/20250214/tensions-after-reindeer-killed-following-sami-protest-of-rally-in-northern-sweden Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:18:38 +0100 tensions-after-reindeer-killed-following-sami-protest-of-rally-in-northern-sweden Sweden’s tourist association STF has launched a bid to cut the number of hikers on certain popular trails. https://www.thelocal.com/20230831/why-sweden-wants-to-drastically-slash-visitor-numbers-in-popular-mountains Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:18:40 +0200 why-sweden-wants-to-drastically-slash-visitor-numbers-in-popular-mountains 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. https://www.thelocal.com/20210603/never-have-i-seen-so-few-old-trees-around-whats-happening-to-swedens-forests Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:29:16 +0200 never-have-i-seen-so-few-old-trees-around-whats-happening-to-swedens-forests 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. https://www.thelocal.com/20210823/why-is-reindeer-herding-so-important-in-sweden Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:57:08 +0200 why-is-reindeer-herding-so-important-in-sweden