February 14, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Jukkasjärvi":
Society: 20 Dec 11
One person died and five were injured when a dog sled and a car collided in the vicinity of Jukkasjärvi, in northern Sweden, on Monday afternoon.
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Travel: 23 Nov 11
While Sweden seems to be at its most captivating during the warm summer months of June to August, here’s an insider tip — the country is just as beautiful during the height of winter. Here are 10 reasons to visit Sweden during winter.
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Society: 19 Oct 11
The highly popular church built near the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi in Northern Sweden might soon be joined by an ice mosque, if all goes according to plan.
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Travel: 27 Sep 11
A journey by dogsled through a pristine white landscape to the incredible ICEHOTEL. Double rooms and suites constructed entirely of ice. An ice lobby, a chamber of ice pillars and the famous Icebar. And then come the Northern Lights...
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Society: 13 Jul 11
Astrid Lindgren's World, Junibacken, Fotografiska, Stockholm Adventures and Skansen are among those nominated for this year's TRIP Global Award for the "best experience in Sweden".
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Society: 9 Jun 11
The number of foreign tourists visiting Sweden climbed 3 percent during the first four months of 2011, new statistics from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth show, prompting hopes of a new record year.
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National: 30 Jan 11
Badelunda parish in Västerås in eastern Sweden is celebrating its 40th birthday by unveiling a sculpture of Jesus, made entirely from one block of ice by Ice Hotel artist Tjåsa Gusfors.
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Society: 6 May 10
The ruins in the medieval city of Visby on Gotland are set to become a popular offbeat choice for Swedish couples to tie the marital knot after Gotland's Museum took over the sites and loosened up rental restrictions.
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Dating: 11 Feb 09
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, AFP's Nina Larson witnesses wedding ceremonies performed in a Swedish winter wonderland.
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National: 14 Sep 08
A 29-year-old woman is missing in the north of Sweden. The woman has not been seen since leaving her home in Piteå on Friday and police fear for her safety after her car was found abandoned on Saturday afternoon.
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National: 29 Jul 08
When foreigners think of Sweden they think of Elks, royalty, the great outdoors, and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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Travel: 15 May 08
Take a webcam tour of Sweden and see how much of the country looks with just a few clicks of the mouse.
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National: 10 Jul 07
Increasing numbers of foreign tourists are choosing to holiday in Sweden - and they are spending more money than ever, according to new figures from Visit Sweden.
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Politics: 17 May 07
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have been talking about what Sweden and California can do together to tackle climate change.
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National: 22 Feb 07
Sweden is viewed as trustworthy but exciting, with the country's design and creativity burnishing the country's reputation. But Sweden's brand suffers by not having a well-recognized landmark.
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Science & Technology: 29 Jan 07
A year of celebrations to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Swedish botanist Linnaeus was kicked off on Sunday in the town of Växjö, where he attended school.
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Lifestyle: 22 Nov 06
The decorations are going up, the stores are bracing themselves, and now Sweden's traditional Christmas markets are underway. We've gathered together the best the country has to offer. God Jul!
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Travel: 4 May 06
Sweden could soon be offering the ultimate package holiday, with a night at the Ice Hotel followed by a trip into orbit on Virgin's new spacecraft. All for a cool 200,000 dollars.
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As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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