May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Kosta_boda":
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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Politics: 19 Nov 10
Senior Social Democrat Pär Nuder, formerly Göran Persson's finance minister and hotly tipped as a candidate to succeed outgoing party leader Mona Sahlin, has been recruited by former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright as a consultant.
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National: 26 Mar 10
Glass maker Orrefors has reacted with astonishment to US media reports that Hillary Clinton has bowed under pressure to rebid a major contract won by the Swedish firm.
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Society: 16 Mar 10
In a deal that has met with criticism in the United States, Swedish glass maker Orrefors Kosta Boda has landed a $5.4 million contract to supply fine crystal stemware to US embassies worldwide..
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Business & Money: 12 Jan 09
New Wave Group, owner of famed Swedish glassmaker Orrefors Kosta Boda, announced on Monday it will cut an addition 200 jobs at three glass plants in Sweden in a further effort to avoid bankruptcy.
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Lifestyle: 9 Dec 08
Marge Thorell takes a peek inside the home of a Swedish designer whose own artistic legacy has freed her from the shadow of her celebrated husband.
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Lifestyle: 5 Dec 08
Join Charlotte West on a tour of the best Christmas markets for design products in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Cophenhagen.
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Politics: 24 Aug 07
Former minister Ulrica Messing has announced she is leaving full-time politics. A statement issued by her Social Democratic Party said she was quitting parliament to "try something different" after 16 years in the Riksdag.
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Politics: 13 Mar 07
Former Infrastructure Minister Ulrica Messing has left her husband for successful businessman Torsten Jansson. As recently as September 2006, Jansson's profit-making company received a government grant that was approved by Messing.
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Travel: 25 Aug 06
Florida has the Magic Kingdom, Will Perkins has the Wild Kingdom, but Sweden has the Glass Kingdom. And after a day of defacing fine glass in the Kosta Boda workshop, Doug Lansky develops the eye of a craftsman.
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Smörgåsbord: 29 Oct 04
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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