November 21, 2009
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Transforming Sweden through social media
Analysis & Opinion: 22 Apr 09
On paper, Sweden became transparent in 1776 with the enactment of freedom of information and freedom of speech laws. About 70 countries have freedom of information laws in use today. On the web, we’re just about getting our feet wet, writes Sweden.se editor Rikard Lagerberg.
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Time for Stockholm to grow up
Analysis & Opinion: 29 Oct 07
In the early years of the 20th century, Sweden was full of architectural creativity and innovation. Architect Rahel Belatchew Lerdell argues that it is high time for Stockholm to rediscover some of the curiosity that once led to the construction of Europe's first skyscrapers.
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Bildt joins the world of Facebook
Science & Technology: 23 Aug 07
Foreign Minister Carl Bildt has become the first high-profile Swedish politician to set up a page on popular social networking site Facebook. But there's not much politics on his page.
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Swedish firm sells virtual world to China
Science & Technology: 31 May 07
Sweden-based Entropia Universe is on its way to China after owners negotiated a deal with the Beijing government.
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Sweden is virtually first in Second Life
Science & Technology: 30 May 07
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt has cut a virtual ribbon to open a Swedish Embassy that only exists in cyberspace. But toasting the opening with virtual champagne could not beat real life diplomatic receptions, he opined.
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A quickie with...Belmeloro DiPrima
Lifestyle: 29 May 07
...otherwise known as Stefan Geens, the brains behind Sweden's new embassy in the virtual reality world of Second Life, which has its official opening ceremony on Wednesday.
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Sweden trumped by Maldives in Second Life
Science & Technology: 22 May 07
Sweden will not be the first country to open an embassy in Second Life. The Maldives has established diplomatic representation in the virtual online world just eight days before Sweden's planned launch.
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Sweden's Second Life Embassy ready for opening
Science & Technology: 18 May 07
Foreign Minister Carl Bildt will be among those attending the opening of the first 'diplomatic representation' in the virtual reality of Second Life. The opening ceremony will take place at the end of this month.
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Swedish taxman sets sights on Second Life
Science & Technology: 31 Jan 07
Swedes earning tax-free money on Internet games such as World of Warcraft and Second Life have caught the attention of the authorities, who want to get their hands on the winnings.
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Sweden to set up embassy in Second Life
Science & Technology: 26 Jan 07
Sweden is to become the first country to establish diplomatic representation in the virtual reality world of Second Life, officials said on Friday.
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Happy name day to me. No, not Blatte Day (yet) »
"Hey all you Elizabeths out there. Today (November 19 if you’re reading another day) is our name day. Happy Elizabeth Day. (Or Elisabeth or Elisabet as you are more likely to be if you are Swedish) So what’s a name day (if you haven’t already clicked on the Wiki link), it’s “a tradition in many countries..." READ »
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