Is boasting good or bad for business?
Sweden is one of the most innovative countries in the world, yet has a business culture that discourages bragging about its success....
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Sweden’s melancholic raincoats
While most consumer brands like to suggest they will make the buyer feel happier, Swedish rainwear firm Stutterheim warns that its coats may make the wearer feel a bit blue....
The 20 essential things to do in Stockholm
In a city surrounded by islands and enriched with history and culture, you'll find plenty of great things to do in Sweden's capital....
Stockholm readies for sexist ads ban
Sweden's capital is poised to ban sexist and racist outdoor advertising. But should it be up to politicians to decide which billboards go too far?...
‘Friluftsliv’: The Nordic concept of getting outdoors
Unwinding in the open air is so ingrained in the culture, some companies build it into the working week. But is it under threat in an increasingly global and digital society?...
The 10 attractions in Stockholm you have to see
Whether museum hopping or sightseeing, you'll see plenty of top attractions in Stockholm, Sweden's picturesque capital....
The firm that can print 3D body parts
Swedish entrepreneur Erik Gatenholm explains how his company is becoming a world leader in bioprinting human body parts....
The best time to visit Stockholm
Whether you're after frosty hilltops or sun-kissed harbors, figure out the best time to visit Stockholm....
When Swedes tried 6-hour days
Sweden has been experimenting with six-hour days, with workers getting the chance to work fewer hours on full pay, but now the most high-profile two-year trial has ended - has it all been too good to be true?...
Why Swedish workplaces aren’t as equal as you think
Sweden may have a global reputation as one of world's most gender equal societies but when it comes to female representation in business, campaigners question whether the Nordic nation is right to keep basking in the spotlight, as progress slows down back home....
The 10 best restaurants in Stockholm
Swedish meatballs, anyone? Savor traditional Nordic dishes, sweet treats, and more at the best restaurants in Stockholm....
The 10 best bars in Stockholm
Fancy a drink? Savor your favorite tipple at one of the best bars in Stockholm....
From blogger to beauty millionaire
After finding fame with her lifestyle blog, Isabella Lowengrip went on to establish one of Sweden's best-known beauty companies. But it wasn't all plain sailing for the 27-year-old....
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
Why Sweden is almost cashless
Sweden is the most cashless society on the planet, with barely 1% of the value of all payments made using coins or notes last year. So how did the Nordic nation get so far ahead of the rest of us?...
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
The other side of Malmö
Scandinavia’s most diverse city has taken in record numbers of immigrants fleeing conflict, but its startup culture, lifestyle and food scene also makes it magnet for expats....
The Swedish physicist revolutionizing birth control
Inventing the first app in the world to be approved as a contraceptive started as a hobby project for Elina Berglund Scherwitzl....
The entrepreneur creating a cashless society
Serial entrepreneur Jacob de Geer was about to "get a real job" when he stumbled upon a gap in the market, and launched one of the most successful start-ups in his country's history....
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
The loneliest country for expats?
Dating is tough here, despite being the nation with Europe’s highest proportion of singles....
Stockholm’s fresh-thinking chefs
Meet Stockholm’s fresh-thinking chefs, busy making hay (or, rather, delicious food) while the sun shines....
Sweden’s rising bakery trend
The fortunes of bakeries are on the up thanks to a batch of hands-on entrepreneurs. Their products are also enriching the lives of urban communities by bringing neighbours together for a slice of the action. ...
Hot desking in strangers’ homes
Would you trade your office desk or your dining table to work in someone else’s home? A co-working movement launched in Sweden claims it will make you more productive....
Could running get you a new job?
If you are looking to boost your career, perhaps all you need to do is put on a pair of trainers and start jogging....
How a nation of introverts meets up
Sweden is considered one of the most egalitarian countries in the world. So why is it so tough to build a strong professional network?...
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
The expats stranded by Brexit
What happens if you’re living abroad when your home country votes for its biggest shake-up in decades? After Brexit, many UK expats are reconsidering their plans to return....
How to say no at work when you don’t have kids
Despite a boom in flexible working, many singles say they’re still picking up the slack from colleagues with families. Career coaches are advising them to say no....
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
The best place for working families?
Quality of life is paramount. New parents are given 480 days of leave to look after their infants and childcare is heavily subsidised. Little wonder that Sweden has been rated the best location for family life....
‘Stop being shocked foreign graduates love it here’
Swedes should be proud so many foreign graduates choose to work here, rather than being constantly shocked how they brave the cold, argues Maddy Savage....
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
Could Brexit lead to Swexit?
Sweden is Britain's closest ally when it comes to voting on European policies and staying out of the eurozone. So how might the UK's Nordic neighbour react to Brexit?...
How rich are you, really?
They say comparison is the thief of joy. In a world where even millionaires don’t consider themselves wealthy, is the key to life satisfaction to simply stop lining ourselves up against others?...
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
Tackling unemployment in the Eurozone
Thousands of skilled workers who cannot find work in Greece, Spain and Portugal could help fill vacancies in other parts of the EU, officials in Brussels say....
November 1, 2017
In
Current Affairs, BBC
The Twitter feed redefining Sweden
An organic sheep farmer, a priest and a Bosnian immigrant are among those who have helped double Sweden's Twitter followers....
November 1, 2017
In
Current Affairs, BBC
Inside Copenhagen’s legal drug rooms
As safe rooms for the injection of hard drugs are being considered in northern England, police in Denmark say a similar project in Copenhagen has saved lives....
Is Belgium still the capital of chocolate?
Belgium invented the praline in 1912 and soon became known for making the best chocolates in the world. But 100 years on, the supremacy of local chocolatiers is under threat from international competition....
France’s craze for British weddings
France is famed for its food and fashions, but young couples are increasingly choosing a British or American-style wedding. Demand for tiered wedding cakes is soaring....
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
Oslo’s growth refines Nordic identity
Oslo's image is one of Viking history, snowy forests and fish and oil industries. But Norway's largest city is Europe's fastest-growing capital and it is undergoing its biggest and most controversial makeover since the 17th Century....
Swedes are great friends but terrible strangers
Stockholm has wonderful nature, food and work-life balance. But Maddy Savage is not so impressed by the (lack of) kindness of strangers in her adopted city. ...
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, The Local
Inside a Swedish asylum centre
Hundreds of refugees spend their first nights in Sweden at this busy asylum application centre in Märsta just outside Stockholm....
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, The Local
Northern Sweden’s frozen beggars
Roma beggars have become a common sight in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö in 2014. Now, growing numbers are making their way to Umeå, where temperatures regularly drop below -10C....
Norway’s secret reindeer recipes
Scandinavian cooking has been taking the world by storm and the town of Roros provides some of its most highly prized ingredients. But its refusal to sell them on the world market means only very few will ever get to taste them....
Why the British food scene is going Scandinavian
Swedish food sales in the UK have risen by almost 30% in the past five years, with Norway and Denmark also reporting an increase in exports destined for our dining tables. So why is Scandinavian cuisine getting so popular here?...
Europe’s leftover food trend
Would you eat a stranger's leftover lunch? Across Europe, apps and websites that distribute excess food are edging into the mainstream as both start-ups and charities join the sharing economy trend....
Norway’s green music festival
Many music festivals promote an environmentally friendly ethos but their carbon footprints often tell another story. In Oslo, Oya is trying something completely different....
November 7, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
Europe’s youth pilgrim hotspot
Thousands of people are attending a landmark festival in Norway to remember Scandinavia's most famous saint. But why is Trondheim one of Europe's fastest growing pilgrim destinations?...
The first Kenyan at the winter Olympics
Kenya's first international skier recalls the unexpected friendship that turned him into a poster boy for snow sports in Africa....
The start-up scene changing Norway
Norway's strict labour laws mean most offices in Oslo are empty after 16:00, but a growing number of young entrepreneurs are bringing a new 24-hour working culture to the city....
Inside Stockholm’s new Abba Museum
The BBC's Maddy Savage was given an exclusive preview of Abba The Museum, the first permanent exhibition to celebrate Sweden's most successful band....
Six secret ways to enjoy Stockholm on a shoestring
Taxis, booze and meals might cost more than elsewhere in Europe, but Sweden's capital's a surprisingly easy place to hang out, even if you're short on cash....
Momondo travel guide to Stockholm
An independent travel guide to Stockholm for Momondo. From fabulous Stockholm sights, shops, boutiques and markets, to local diners, restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels....
Why most Swedes are not working six hour days
International media have gone crazy for the idea that Swedish employers are introducing a six-hour work day, but for most workers living in the Nordic nation, the hype has little to do with the reality....
Ten unmissable outdoor bars in Stockholm
When the sun comes out, Sweden's capital undergoes a rapid transformation as outdoor bar areas spring open and the city's residents get a boost of energy after the harsh Nordic winter. So where can you guarantee a cool atmosphere as temperatures rise? ...
November 1, 2017
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Current Affairs, The Local
Sweden’s first light therapy school
Umeå in northern Sweden has just a few hours of light a day during December and a high school in the city has become the first in the country to use solar power to give students light therapy during lessons. ...
Sex attacks and racism are not the new norm
Sweden may no longer be a beacon of tolerance, but the global media's presenting an exaggerated picture of tensions between locals and refugees, argues Maddy Savage....
Moving to Sweden has made me more feminist
Can moving to Sweden from abroad make women feel more equal? Absolutely, writes Maddy Savage....
Why I’ve got no time for Swedes moaning about summer light
It's the time of year when the sun never sets in the far north of Sweden and even the capital doesn't get dark until gone 10pm. But after a sun-starved winter, why are Swedish residents moaning that it's too light at night?...
Can streaming save the music industry?
Streaming services have reversed the fortunes of the music industry in Sweden and now generate more income than downloads or CDs. But can the model be replicated worldwide?...
West end show heads to festival
Award-winning Broadway show Hair is the first hit musical to appear at a UK festival....
Michael Schumacher: Coma challenges
As doctors continue their efforts to bring Michael Schumacher out of his coma, it will be a stressful and frightening period for close relatives watching his recovery....
Paralympic Games: Meet the international fans
Up to 90% of tickets for the Paralympics in London were bought by British fans. So why did international supporters make the journey?...
The salon for Paralympians
Three hundred cyclists have set off on a Paris-to-London bike ride to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes....
Putting family first at festivals
Portable toilets, muddy fields and huge crowds might not sound like the ideal ingredients for a family outing. But growing numbers of music festivals are finding new ways to appeal to parents and children....
Rio prepares for the Paralympics
Rio is in the spotlight as the next city set to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016....
November 7, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
Can anti-depressants tackle PMS?
There's been a rise in the number of young women being told they've got depression, when they're actually experiencing hormonal problems, according to the only UK-wide charity for people with PMT....
November 7, 2017
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Current Affairs, BBC
Bullying link to eating disorders
Almost half of young people with eating disorders believe bullying contributed to their illness, it is claimed....
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