Call me by my (first) name!
Imagine meeting Donald Trump and greeting him with a simple “Hi, Donald”! That would be unspeakable in the US. In the Nordics though, that would be totally accepted and...
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The best perk at work. Made in Sweden!
Nordic people are happy people. Employees too. They enjoy some of the most generous perks at work. And they come not only from the state but from bosses themselves. There...
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Shhhh… It’s all so quiet in the Nordics!
December 22nd. Only two days until Christmas. Streets are crowded with shoppers. Shops are full of people buying their last-minute Christmas presents. Coffee shops are packed. The streets around...
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Crowdsourcing is the new black!
Thursday evening in Iceland. People gather in front of their computers to take a look at their new national constitution and send comments. Yes, that is true! It really...
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Does money make people happy but lazy? Finland put this to the test!
It all began with the assumption that if you have the money to live decently, you will become happier and more motivated to find a work you desire and...
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Can building walls make you feel safer? In Sweden, yes!
Contrary to popular belief, Sweden was not always the best place to live in. Back in the late 19th and early 20th century, thousands of Swedes fled the country...
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