Boden

Stegra, the Swedish green steel company formerly known as H2 Green Steel, is among the most discussed topics in Sweden. The company is building a large-scale fossil-free steel plant in Boden, powered by hydrogen, and has attracted major investment from international backers. No specific new development is confirmed behind the current surge in interest.

A pensioner got stuck in the mud on the shore of Lake Constance in Germany, sinking up to her waist as the sludge pulled her legs in. German media including Merkur reported on the incident, which ended with her being freed. The story is drawing attention as a cautionary tale about the treacherous shoreline mud along the lake.