Sweden issues first snow warning of the season
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The international school in Stockholm where children find their ‘gift’ – and give it away
Pablo Picasso once said: ”The meaning of life is to find your gift, and the purpose of life is to give it away.” After the CEO of this Stockholm school challenged students to rise to this challenge, The Local finds out how two children with international backgrounds are doing just that – with impressive results.
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UPDATE: US to lift travel ban for vaccinated Europeans on November 8th
Fully vaccinated travellers from Europe will finally be able to visit the US from November 8th the White House announced on Friday.
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Why this little-known university is Sweden’s secret weapon against climate change
The devastating impact of climate change and the need for positive solutions is increasingly apparent all around the world. Sweden is recognised for its progressive approach to many issues, including sustainability – find out how one university is punching far above its weight in this area.
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New Swedish Covid-19 guidelines from November: no tests for double vaccinated
The Swedish Public Health Agency has announced a change in the Covid-19 guidelines. From November 1st, fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to take a Covid-19 test before returning to work after they recover – with a few exceptions.
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Sweden’s new Covid rules for travel from the UK
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Why do Swedes and Danes insist on pretending they speak the same language?
There's something heroic about the way Danes and Swedes insist on trying to communicate with one another using their own languages, but more often than not end up nodding, smiling, and only pretending to understand. Why not give up and just speak English?
Is Sweden’s housing shortage on the way to getting solved?
So many flats and houses are now being built in Sweden that the country's housing shortage could be over within just six years, a new prognosis from state mortgage provider SBAB has found.
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Sweden, word by word: How much can you learn about a country from its language?
There is more to Swedish life than fika and lagom.
Swedish employers told not to let language be a barrier to hiring staff
Sweden's jobs agency has urged employers to consider hiring people with limited Swedish skills to fill vacancies, as new stats show a labour shortage amid falling unemployment.
Cinnamon Bun Day: Six sticky facts about Sweden’s beloved bun
On October 4th, Swedes celebrate National Cinnamon Bun Day in honour of their favourite sweet treat, but why have a special day dedicated to a sugary snack? The Local has got its teeth into six scrumptious facts about the nation's most popular pastry.
Draft ‘Asterix’ story revealed by French author’s daughter
The daughter of Rene Goscinny, one of the duo behind indomitable French comic-book star Asterix, has revealed that her father left a draft story featuring the Roman-bashing Gaulish warrior unfinished.
