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Sweden to focus on women and peace during UN Security Council presidency

Sweden to focus on women and peace during UN Security Council presidency

Sweden holds the presidency of the UN Security Council during January, its first month of a two-year term as a non-permanent member.

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Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

With the world facing a host of new uncertainties as 2016 draws to a close, there’s no better time to make a positive change in the New Year by volunteering abroad. Find out why scores of young idealists are signing up to change people’s lives for the better.

 
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Bikini cops to sex pigs: The most incredible Swedish stories of 2016

Bikini cops to sex pigs: The most incredible Swedish stories of 2016

A string of potentially world-altering votes and the deaths of a number of icons mean 2016 is a year few will forget, and in the cold north it was also a year full of twists and turns.

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Living and working in Sweden: the ultimate guide

Living and working in Sweden: the ultimate guide

Got a question about living, working, or running a business in Sweden? A new guide for expats and professionals probably has the answer.

 
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How to make the most of Sweden's 2017 holidays

How to make the most of Sweden's 2017 holidays

The Local looks ahead to Sweden's 'red days' to help you make the most of your vacation in 2017.

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'Moving to Gothenburg gave me the ultimate work-life balance'

'Moving to Gothenburg gave me the ultimate work-life balance'

Forest strolls. Seaside vistas. And a job at Volvo Cars. Learn how one woman moved with her family to Gothenburg and why stories like hers are becoming increasingly common in west Sweden.

 
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Top-10 lists that tell you all you need to know about Swedishness

Top-10 lists that tell you all you need to know about Swedishness

We look back at ten of our most-read lists about Swedes, Sweden and Swedishness this year.

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Online auctions: 10 tips to avoid being ripped off

Online auctions: 10 tips to avoid being ripped off

Think you’ve just spotted a potential treasure at an online auction site? Be sure to read this before you bid.

 
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This is the best Christmas meatballs recipe in the world

This is the best Christmas meatballs recipe in the world

Why not embrace your inner Swede and try out our favourite meatballs recipe?

Stockholm’s Silver Screen: ’The sky’s the limit’

Stockholm’s Silver Screen: ’The sky’s the limit’

Stockholm is becoming a more and more popular place for international fiml production. Here's why.

 
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Opinion: 'We must use knowledge to fight the threats our world faces'

Opinion: 'We must use knowledge to fight the threats our world faces'

The values of the Nobel Prize are just as true in 2017 as in the times of Alfred Nobel, writes Carl-Henrik Heldin, chairman of the Nobel Foundation.

Lina Thomsgård: 'I try to break down barriers every day'

Lina Thomsgård: 'I try to break down barriers every day'

Equality activist and journalist Lina Thomsgård was looking for some female DJs. She ended up creating a movement that's changing the face(s) of Swedish media.

 
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Forbes: Sweden is the best. Swedish business: No it's not

Forbes: Sweden is the best. Swedish business: No it's not

Sweden is the best country in the world in which to do business, according to a new ranking by US magazine Forbes. But Sweden's main business lobby says the country's success is overstated.

How to apply to Malmö University: 6 simple steps

How to apply to Malmö University: 6 simple steps

An international metropolis with a mild climate and incredible culture, Malmö is sure to impress you. University applications are open until January 16th - here's how to get started.

 
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Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

After new tax rules came into force on New Year’s Day, petrol and diesel prices in Norway reached their highest level ever.

 

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Local Guide: the best of Rome

Local Guide: the best of Rome

Rome: history, culture and Italian food - what's not to love?

 
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In pictures: Step inside this historic Stockholm apartment

In pictures: Step inside this historic Stockholm apartment

Houzz.se's Martina Strand looks inside the renovation of a Stockholm penthouse with a weighty history.

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Becoming an expat: where to start

Becoming an expat: where to start

Making the decision to move abroad isn’t something to be taken lightly. There’s plenty of boxes to be ticked, forms to be filled out, and general planning to be done. But where do you actually start?

 
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