16 Nov 2024
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Stockholm’s Royal Palaces Are A Triumph Of Baroque Architecture

Built in the 18th century, Stockholm’s Royal Palace is considered “one of the emblematic buildings of the Baroque era”, according to the Royal Palaces’ official website. Indeed, the palace was designed by Baroque architect, Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, who created an innovative architectural style called “Tessin Gold Baroque”. Tessin was heavily influenced by elaborate and […]

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Stockholm Addresses Noise Pollution as Part of Becoming Fossil Free by 2040

Europe’s first Green Capital is taking a step further banning petrol and diesel vehicles in the center of the city starting on 31 December 2024. Beginning next year, a part of the inner city will be open to electric vehicle traffic only. Hopefully, noise pollution which is also a major environmental problem will be reduced, in addition to […]

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Stockholm’s Green Revolution: Fossil Fuel Cars Banned in Parts of the City from 2025

Traditional diesel- and gas-powered cars will be banned in parts of Stockholm’s city centre from 2025 to reduce emissions and encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption. A” low-emissions zone” spanning around twenty blocks will allow only EVs, fuel-cell vehicles, and some hybrid trucks. Although it’s now not uncommon for European capitals to limit usage of gasoline and diesel cars, […]

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Exploring Art and Serenity at the Carl Eldh Museum

Picture yourself entering the Carl Eldh Museum, where the ambiance resonates with artistic energy and a relaxed atmosphere prevails. This cozy old villa sits pretty on Bellevue park’s hill – once Eldh’s creative hub, now a charming spot for art lovers and families. It’s like a sweet Saturday plan: check out cool art, have a […]

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Amazing Places to Take Snowy Shots of Stockholm
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Amazing Places to Take Snowy Shots of Stockholm

The snowy period in Stockholm runs from mid-November to early April with at least an inch of snow each month. February generally has the most snowfall. If you are visiting Stockholm, this is the ideal time to take some beautiful, picturesque photos of the city. You can take some great pictures of the activity in the market places, […]

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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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How Homeowners In Stockholm Can Improve Their Indoor Air Quality
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How Stockholm Homeowners Can Improve Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is as important as outdoor air quality, and improving it depends on various factors, including the characteristics of the building and its location, as well as the ventilation. In recent times, both homeowners and the Swedish National Board of Housing and Planning in Stockholm have tried to identify how they can improve the […]

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The Best Places in Stockholm to Practice Your Photography Skills

According to the Swedish Tourist Board, every year more than 13 million people visit Stockholm for business and leisure. It is an incredible city with a diverse culture that is perfect for capturing on film. If you are interested in people and portraiture, you don’t have to go any further than one of the metro […]

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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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Save Food with Too Good To Go

How much of the groceries you buy every week end up in the bin, because you didn’t manage to consume them before they went off? Imagine then the amount of food that restaurants and shops have to trash for the same reason… Saving food has never been as imperative as it is today and companies […]

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