Sweden issues first snow warning of the season
And thus it begins.
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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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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Find out what's going on in Sweden today with The Local's short roundup of the news in less than five minutes.
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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Covid pass may be ready for everyone vaccinated in Sweden ‘later in autumn’
Sweden aims to offer the Covid pass to everyone with a reserve number by the end of autumn, a health ministry spokesperson has told The Local.
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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.
Ten beautiful Sámi words that you might not have heard before
There are about ten Sámi languages alive today, spoken across the northern parts of Scandinavia and eastern Russia. But they are among the many Indigenous languages around the world that are at risk of disappearing.
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.
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.
