Sweden Relocates Historic Church to Make Way for Mine Expansion

Sweden is undertaking a significant project to relocate the 113-year-old Kiruna Kyrka, moving it 5 kilometers to avoid the encroaching underground mine. This historic relocation, part of a broader initiative to move approximately 3,000 homes, has been in planning for eight years and is expected to cost around 500 million kronor, ensuring the preservation of the church's legacy amidst urban development.