Folkemødet & monarchy: Denmark’s paradox of politics
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A line from the play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. An officer of the palace guard says this after the ghost of...
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3 reasons why the Swedes have long holidays (and you should have too!)
July in Sweden. The country comes to a standstill. Shops and restaurants are closed. Most businesses too. Adios amigos! It is time for the Swedes to take their annual holidays....
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Hatari: a story of controversy, trolling and a cause from Iceland
Midnight sun in Reykjavik. A whole nation is looking forward to the Eurovision spectacle. Their entry this year is such a controversial one. Perhaps one of the most loved...
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How to manage money & wealth with Swedish lagom
Downtown Stockholm, Wednesday afternoon. You are sitting in a cafe and next to you is a seemingly ordinary guy. Opposite, at another table, there is a middle-aged woman sipping...
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Can Finnish sisu help you communicate better?
Words really matter! The thing is how we say them. It makes a huge difference in the way we communicate and how we are perceived by others. It also...
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Death-cleaning: decluttering the Swedish way
It happens every spring. At least! When winter is over and summer is approaching we all feel the need to declutter, right? From our desk and office to our...
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