Thousands of residents are being relocated in Sweden's northernmost city of Kiruna, which lies 145 kilometers (90 miles) north of the Arctic Circle. Kiruna is on the move because of ground subsidence ...

When mining forced the Swedish town of Kiruna to move in 2014, city planners promised a fresh start. But residents say the new town has lost the warmth that defined the old one - both in spirit and ...

Kiruna Church was jacked up 4 feet from the ground, and then placed onto steel beams supported by two trains of 28 axle lines. (Courtesy Mammoet) Watching a building get built can be sublime. In ...

When the city was relocated, the city council wanted to increase Kiruna's attractiveness as a place to live. Part of this involved creating a city centre with dense streets and a large square, which ...

A church in Sweden is being moved three miles up the road over two days in a major operation to save it from subsidence. Kiruna Church is being moved to a new location, slowly traversing an Arctic ...

In a truly world-unique event, the iconic Kiruna Church is set to embark on a momentous journey to its new location as part of the ongoing city transformation. The move will unfold over two days, from ...

KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — How do you move one of Sweden’s most beloved wooden churches down the road? With a little bit of engineering, a lot of prayer — and some Eurovision for good luck. The Kiruna ...