21 Nov 2024
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In Pictures: Climate Live

Live music is back as the restrictions have been lifted, so Greta Thunberg was able to realize her dream of putting together a Live Aid, but for the climate. Climate Live’s aim is to engage, educate and empower, and there are similar concerts being arranged in around 20 countries. The Swedish event took place on […]

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Stockholmers Rely on Lillördag To Prevent Burnout at Work
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How Lillördag Can Prevent Burnout at Work

According to a survey done by Indeed.com, 52% of people said that they often feel tired and burned out by work. This figure rose to 67% in the past year, meaning that Swedes are having to find ways to relax and de-stress as a priority. One of the ways to do this in Sweden is […]

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The audience is hungry for live music - record interest after the pandemic
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Stockholm is hungry for live music after the pandemic

The ongoing pandemic has put the music culture and live industry on pause. However, recent figures and studies have shown, that the lack of cultural experiences is already putting high pressure on the upcoming concerts and festivals in 2022 – and that the audience is ready for action as soon as the restrictions ease. When […]

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Green Little Heart - Sweden's first sustainable shopping mall
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Green Little Heart – Sweden’s first sustainable shopping mall

Sustainable shopping has a new first stop in Sweden and it’s called Green Little Heart, an online shopping mall with every single imaginable eco-friendly item from beauty to fashion, from shoes to bed sheets, from jewellery to bathroom furniture, reusable coffee mugs to relaxing teas… They have it all! Green Little Heart shares knowledge and tips […]

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Enjoying The Best Of Water Sports In Stockholm
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Enjoying Water Sports In Stockholm

Around 66% of people in Sweden reach their recommended physical activity levels – a high percentage compared to many countries across the globe. In the city of Stockholm, sports are enjoyed all year round, with water sports coming to the fore in the summer months. If you are an avid sports enthusiast yourself and will be visiting […]

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Great Places In Stockholm To Buy Gender-Neutral Clothing

Sweden is right up there in the world’s Top 4 when it comes to gender equality. In all aspects of life, men and women are treated equally. 50% of the government cabinet are women, something that is certainly not commonplace worldwide. And when it comes to equality in fashion, Sweden is also leading the way. Gender-neutral […]

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Digitalization Taking Over The Food Scene In Stockholm food scene apps
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Digitalization of the Stockholm Food Scene

Stockholm is currently undergoing a digital revolution, as is evidenced by the fact that it was one of the first cities in the world to employ 5G technology. From click-and-collect shopping to more efficient logistics and shipping, the city is embracing new technology in a plethora of industries – including the food scene. One good example […]

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For Stockholm’s Roads, The Future Is Electric
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For Stockholm’s Roads, The Future Is Electric

The Swedes are driving more than they have since 1999, and the government is now encouraging the use of electric cars because of it. In 2017 alone, the country’s citizens drove 68 billion kilometers collectively – the rough equivalent of 1.7 million circumnavigations around the globe. Swedish authorities were alarmed when this report came out […]

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Join Shockholm 2020 for a virtual Halloween

Oh, the dilemmas people face in the age of Covid: How to put together the 10th anniversary edition of Europe’s largest Halloween festival and parade, if you can’t have a festival or a parade? That is what Bill Schacht had to figure out. He’s been the driving force behind Stockholm’s awesome & gruesome Halloween celebrations […]

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Stockholm and Sustainable Construction: Towards a Climate Positive City

Stockholm has one of the world’s most ambitious goals of becoming a fossil-fuel free and climate positive city by the year 2040. However, in addition to efforts such as lessening fossil-fueled transportation and normalising eco-friendly methods like bike riding, sustainable construction is yet another way that Stockholm is leading the way in becoming as green a […]

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